Pets: Favourite Breeds, Favourite Pets, &c.
 

Here's a thread for folks to come and talk about their pets--could be a pet they have now, could be a pet they had when a kid, whatever, be it dog, cat, bird, fish, horse, llama, peacock, ostrich, cattle, and so on.

I've had a few dogs in my time--a giant schnauzer, a couple poodles (standard & miniature), a Scottie. I've had or taken care of a trio of lovebirds and a pair of parakeets/budgies & a conure. Right now I'm taking care of a dwarf Netherlands blue rabbit (I've been taking care of her, incidentally, since 2001 or 2002 when she was old enough for adoption). But of all those animals, the thing that was maybe the more unique was my aquarium. I started working at pet shops when I was 13 and soon thereafter bought my first 15-gallon. By the time I closed things down in 2003, I'd worked my way up to a 100-gallon plexi tank. That, I have to say, was absolutely fun. At various times I kept an oscar named Oscar (duh) that I raised from just 2" to 13" when he died, a plecostimus that started off at 3" and got to 18" when he died, and a black pacu that I brought home at 3" and finally had to take back to the fish store when he got to 16" (and was still growing). I had a passion for Amazon fish, especially the cichlids, catfish (I love hoplos, BTW), and silver dollars (red-hooks, plain Metynnis, &c.--I suppose you could even put the pacu in there, too, along with piranhas since they're all related species).

Good thread geolarsen - I have to say that I am a cat man myself. Although I do have to admit that the dogs are generally smarter than cats - if I had the choice to have only one animal - it would have to be a cat. I just love their independence and attitude - dogs will love you no matter what, but with cats they always let you know how they are feeling, and if you treat them badly you can count on getting the cold shoulder for a while - well, at least till they get hungry that is:D Seriously though - that attitude sort of keeps you on your toes. Trust me I am not slamming dogs - I had a German Sheppard for 12 years and she was one of the kindest and most loyal pets I ever had - if I was ever to get another dog - definitely would be a Sheppard.

I've always been a guy who likes cats. I've had cats all my life, from when I was born. I once had five cats, but they all got old. My current cat is a big yellow guy named Lorenzo that everyone likes, even dad who is allergic to cats.

Tigger got Sarah a big cat . It is a african serval. It is huge I know he posted some photos on here. I'm sure he will post some more when he sees this thread.

I don't currently have any pets, but I've had two dogs in my past. The first one was a Pekingese/Poodle mix and my second was a tiny little gray Toy Poodle. She weighed all of 6 pounds soaking wet! They were great dogs, a little on the excitable side, but I loved both of them.

I've often thought about getting another dog, but with my work schedule, they would be alone for long periods of time during the day. Most dogs like a lot of human interaction, so this wouldn't be good for them. But they do make great companions for someone living alone.

A good friend at work is breeding her English Bulldog. They're having four puppies. It's very tempting, I'd love to have one, but at @$1,500 - $2,000 each, they're a little out of my range. I'll probably rescue a dog from a shelter if I ever do decide to have one again.

I just looked them up on Google. They're beautiful cats. It must have cost a fortune!

Yep. $1200.

Sticking his toung out!!!!:d

Can you do this?

Tigger...are you sure someone didn't sell you a lepard...LOL

He is an african serval. He will be 2yrs old the end of the month. Sarah loves him to death. She has photos of him all over her my space page. When all her girl friends are over he is right in the middle of them licking and being rubbed. Loves his belly rubbed.

You forgot licking boobs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you droped food he was just getting it for you!:d

I see you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is that for me. Ill take grandpas shair hes sleeping any way he wont know!

Score. She does love me.

Your cat is awesome tigger! :)

That cat is so loveable. If you sit down he will get up in your lap, nudge you or lick you. For his size he is varry gentle.

The vet and the lady from the state barrowed pouncer to take to the grade school today.

Vet showing how high pouncer can jump.

Pouncer with karen the lady from the state. He is such a baby.

she did the bow thing again!

she wont get the gifts while im on gaurd duty!

I love Papillions like my little puppy Ferrero (which I always pronounced Pharaoh).

Ferrero in his little Santa outfit...Merry Christmas.
http://danielleftv.com/forum/picture...&pictureid=447

Ferrero hauling ***...probably chasing the fox or the moose
http://danielleftv.com/forum/picture...&pictureid=448

Sweet your little dog, Danielle!:)
Ferrero it makes me remember.... something of dessert.:p

He really is a cute dog Danielle. Same as his owner.;):)

That's an amazing picture Tigger.:)

thats one of the little girls sarah baby sits. She loves pouncer , she layes on him all the time.

He seems nothing but a big kitten. Wanting a bit of love and fun. I'm sure he gets plenty of both Tigger.:)

Yes he is and yes he does. He will be 2 yrs old in a few weeks. He is so jentle and loving. And he is so good around the kids. He does take and hide there toys sometimes. And he is good to clean under the table after the kids have there snacks. Lol

Sarah e-mailed me that she had some visiters out side last night! they made a nice little nest out of grandmas planter!

Maybe They should learn that "twos company, threes a crowd" lol.:D

Me and my girlfriend are bird-lovers. We have several sorts, but I don't know the English names... ( I'm from the Netherlands, so please forgive my grammar )

Some pictures:

http://www.antisound.nl/Plaatjes/110207_5tn.jpg

http://www.antisound.nl/Plaatjes/110207_4tn.jpg

http://www.antisound.nl/Plaatjes/chicken01tn.jpg

http://www.antisound.nl/Plaatjes/250207_03tn.jpg

( You can click on the images for larger versions )

The Matriarch of my household. Miss Jay Jay.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/laranger/JJToy.jpg

She has her bed, where are you going to sleep. :d

That's a beautiful Labrador Laranger. My favourite breed because they are very well mannered and have a good temperament. I had a ***** called Bonnie and she was such a great dog. Followed me everywhere and when she was hungry. She'd pick up her bowl and nudge me with it lol.:)

what is all this white crap and what is it doing in my enclosure!!!!!!!!

Hasn't he seen snow before Tigger?. But then any decent owner would have cleared the snow away for him.:D

Yes he has seen snow befor but he dont like it.

OMG that is so cute!

Our Dog
 

This is our Current dog..she is a Mini dashund that we got whe she was 6 weeks old and now around 10 years old now.Her name is baby and she is treated as one.Spoiled to the core.She LOVES snuggling under the covers with you and always perferred being pressed against you when she sleeps with you.In the picture she happens to be in my bed taking one of her many daily naps and if you can catch her right she would actually sleep with her head on the pillow.

Very cute, but is she really as innocent as she looks Texasdrake?.:):D

Well it depends on what you considered "Innocent" (LOL)

he loves to tear up the paper! lol

pouncer pulls sarahs covers into a pile and cralls up under them all the time.

Well i mean tearing up the newpaper and sitting next the shredded paper with a cute innocent look as to say "wasn't me!" with bits of paper still stuck to his paws lol. Like it used to happen quite often with a dog i once had.:D

Makes him look like he's hiding because he's been up to no good lol.:D