It’ll be fine in time - our cat is living the dream having the second floor (the penthouse) to himself, we used to feed him downstairs in the kitchen but now he gets breakfast in bed and a VIP exit out the bathroom window. I’m sure you’ll make it work and they’ll at least learn to tolerate each other!
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Thank you! I've started researching today so hopefully it'll be a yes and we can get a pup!
I have a friend who is a Vet, they recommend Pet Plan, Bought By Many or the supermarkets.
We are with Tesco.
I'm with M&S and would recommend. They even paid out on dental work for one of my cats despite not being for a previous checkup for over 2 years, when their terms say you must have been seen in the last 12 months
I went with sainsburys as I’ve heard the same. Just their reviews weren’t very good online but they only had 12 reviews and someone told me they’ve had a good experience with them so
I’ll double check the M&S quote as that seems goodI'm with M&S and would recommend. They even paid out on dental work for one of my cats despite not being for a previous checkup for over 2 years, when their terms say you must have been seen in the last 12 months
So we have decided to get a Puppy. We have two children 10 and 6, and we feel it's the right time to start looking into it. We have a very big garden and access to lots of walks, we're a fairly active family and plan to take a dog with us to the kids football and on weekend walks etc.
We are still deciding whether to go for a labrador, French bulldog or a beagle. Or some sort of cross.
Firstly, any experience of these breeds and the pros and cons? Secondly, any top tips to research beforehand? I've been watching a lot of fenrir canine training on YouTube which I think is good. My husband grew up with dogs and my mum has had one for 6 years so we sort of know what we are getting into.....
We are still deciding whether to go for a labrador, French bulldog or a beagle. Or some sort of cross.
Firstly, any experience of these breeds and the pros and cons? Secondly, any top tips to research beforehand? I've been watching a lot of fenrir canine training on YouTube which I think is good. My husband grew up with dogs and my mum has had one for 6 years so we sort of know what we are getting into.....
Personally I would avoid a flat faced breed like french bulldog - they quite commonly have breathing problems which would worry me (but I am an anxious person so it may not be such an issue for you) (you can read about it here https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-an...-pets/flat-faced-breeds-what-you-need-to-know).
Would not go near a French Bulldog personally. Money pit, the average french bull dog lives to be just 5 years old.
Labrador - make sure you get hip scores. Lovely dogs, can be easy to train as they are so food motivated. Cons - food obsessed, will eat everything and can get chonky quickly.
Beagle - can be difficult to train, known to be stubborn, if youre a first time dog owner Id be wary. Great dogs though very loving.
God I sound so negative
I think 10 and 6 are great ages to get a dog. V similar to my own family and they really encourage us to get out and about.
Labrador - make sure you get hip scores. Lovely dogs, can be easy to train as they are so food motivated. Cons - food obsessed, will eat everything and can get chonky quickly.
Beagle - can be difficult to train, known to be stubborn, if youre a first time dog owner Id be wary. Great dogs though very loving.
God I sound so negative
I think 10 and 6 are great ages to get a dog. V similar to my own family and they really encourage us to get out and about.I’d avoid frenchies. I know so many people who’ve got them and they’ve had to have surgery to help them breathe properly. The massive hype of them has made so many badly bred dogs unfortunately. Don’t know about beagles, but I’ve always been told labradors are great family dogs and easy to train. I know a man who looks after guide dog pups before they go for training and he says they’re lovely, but the teething stage is very rough compared to his collies he says
we always donate our old stuffed toys to him for them.
I agree with the others unless you are rich avoid french bulldogs - breathing issues, spinal issues, skin issues, brain issues, elbow issues, eye issues - think there is more wrong than right with them. ‘New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) reveals that French Bulldogs can no longer be considered a 'typical dog' from a health perspective.’
Beagles I just dislike from working at a kennels, my number #1 least favourite dog, they were all just so annoying
the worst 3 dogs imo at the kennels I worked where all beagles (boarding kennels for holidays).Most labradors I’ve met are nice but also a crossbreed could be a good choice.
French bulldogs are very expensive to buy , often seem to get stolen , can have breathing problems and struggle in hot weather.
Labradors are great dogs but they shed a lot of hair , if that would be an issue .
I don't know much about beagles, but locally there is a pug / beagle cross .
I do find it patronising that some people are discouraging towards people looking to buy their first dog ( in real life , not on here)
Im a firm believer in that there is a dog for everyone.
Not every dog will suit everyones individual lifestyles but there is definitely a dog for everyone if you have the means to support it. I.e if you work full time you can afford a dog walker.
How exciting
Beagles have a good nose and will run away if they sniff something (a colleague had one) they also get large easily.
Research theirs traits etc and see if that works for you/fits your lifestyle
@37BBL thisWould not go near a French Bulldog personally. Money pit, the average french bull dog lives to be just 5 years old.
Labrador - make sure you get hip scores. Lovely dogs, can be easy to train as they are so food motivated. Cons - food obsessed, will eat everything and can get chonky quickly.
Beagle - can be difficult to train, known to be stubborn, if youre a first time dog owner Id be wary. Great dogs though very loving.
God I sound so negative
Personally Love labs. My mum and dad had one when I was 3 and she lived til I was 14/15. Loved her to bits. But like someone else said they are dustbins !! Eat anything and everything.
theybe just got two lab puppies can’t wait to see them grow up
i would avoid bull dogs like someone else said. They have a lot of health problems and are so expensive !! Everyone has one as well these days
Beagles make lovely animal dogs too! So for me it would be between a beagle and a lab! Both lovely dogs. Maybe do some research online as different dogs suit different families. I’d be cautious of if you get a cross what it’s crossed with! Like a lab x collie would be nuts ! Let us know how you get on.
Thanks so much everyone 
We've literally just gone on what the kids liked the look of as a very first starting point, so thank you for the advice re frenchies.
I won't lie, the hair shedding is a bit of a worry as I like everywhere nicely hoovered....but it's part and parcel I suppose isn't it!! We're leaning towards a lab, as they seem to be the most reliable to train and we like they are a nice size. I would personally love a chocolate brown lab.
My friend has a beagle x, he is lovely but very sniffy as you say. He also cannot be walked off his lead at all as he would just bolt. We have heard labs are easier to train than some breeds which interested us too as we want to make sure we train a puppy the right way.
What breeds tend to molt less out of interest? We would ideally like a medium sized dog if that helps.
We've literally just gone on what the kids liked the look of as a very first starting point, so thank you for the advice re frenchies.
I won't lie, the hair shedding is a bit of a worry as I like everywhere nicely hoovered....but it's part and parcel I suppose isn't it!! We're leaning towards a lab, as they seem to be the most reliable to train and we like they are a nice size. I would personally love a chocolate brown lab.
My friend has a beagle x, he is lovely but very sniffy as you say. He also cannot be walked off his lead at all as he would just bolt. We have heard labs are easier to train than some breeds which interested us too as we want to make sure we train a puppy the right way.
What breeds tend to molt less out of interest? We would ideally like a medium sized dog if that helps.
What about a labdradoodle?Thanks so much everyone
We've literally just gone on what the kids liked the look of as a very first starting point, so thank you for the advice re frenchies.
I won't lie, the hair shedding is a bit of a worry as I like everywhere nicely hoovered....but it's part and parcel I suppose isn't it!! We're leaning towards a lab, as they seem to be the most reliable to train and we like they are a nice size. I would personally love a chocolate brown lab.
My friend has a beagle x, he is lovely but very sniffy as you say. He also cannot be walked off his lead at all as he would just bolt. We have heard labs are easier to train than some breeds which interested us too as we want to make sure we train a puppy the right way.
What breeds tend to molt less out of interest? We would ideally like a medium sized dog if that helps.
Pooodle?
Water spaniel?
Irish terrier?
If you want a medium sized non shedding dog
Minature poodle, standard poodle (albeit bigger), Portuguese water dog, Schanuzers (dont shed loads) bedlington terriers.
Poodle crosses will have less sheddy coats but there is always the risk the dog takes after the shedding parent. I have 2 x poodle crosses who dont shed.
Non shedding dogs will usually require daily brushing and also grooms. Mine cost £48 every 6-8 weeks.
It is totally worth it to me as I don't want to deal with dog hair
Minature poodle, standard poodle (albeit bigger), Portuguese water dog, Schanuzers (dont shed loads) bedlington terriers.
Poodle crosses will have less sheddy coats but there is always the risk the dog takes after the shedding parent. I have 2 x poodle crosses who dont shed.
Non shedding dogs will usually require daily brushing and also grooms. Mine cost £48 every 6-8 weeks.
It is totally worth it to me as I don't want to deal with dog hair
Another I like are Tibetan terriersThanks so much everyone
We've literally just gone on what the kids liked the look of as a very first starting point, so thank you for the advice re frenchies.
I won't lie, the hair shedding is a bit of a worry as I like everywhere nicely hoovered....but it's part and parcel I suppose isn't it!! We're leaning towards a lab, as they seem to be the most reliable to train and we like they are a nice size. I would personally love a chocolate brown lab.
My friend has a beagle x, he is lovely but very sniffy as you say. He also cannot be walked off his lead at all as he would just bolt. We have heard labs are easier to train than some breeds which interested us too as we want to make sure we train a puppy the right way.
What breeds tend to molt less out of interest? We would ideally like a medium sized dog if that helps.
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