UncleEJ Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I want one so stinking bad!! Aside from them being the cutest creatures ever, why do I want one? What are they like? Easy to train? Hard to train? Good with kids? Anything I need to know... Thank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Just want to give your post a bump cause I think they are the cutest dogs EVER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Here's a site with so many cute pics http://dailyfrenchie.tumblr.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieMarie Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Yes, they are cute. But how can anyone resist a cavalier king charles spaniel? Those eyes, those floppy ears, the velvety muzzle... And they want only to love and be loved lol. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalier_King_Charles_Spaniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I love French Bulldogs. Ellie has at least one. I researched them, and from what I recall there are some issues they're prone to. I decided that they wouldn't be a good match for our family. But a neighbor at the front of the neighborhood got one, so I ooh and aah over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Yes, they are cute. But how can anyone resist a cavalier king charles spaniel? Those eyes, those floppy ears, the velvety muzzle... And they want only to love and be loved lol. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalier_King_Charles_Spaniel I have a cav puppy and he is ridiculously cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleEJ Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 I do know that they tend to have health issues and that doesn't discourage me. And that they are stubborn and hard to train, but I have an Akita so... Ya, kinda used to hard to train lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 We have a King Charles! She is a doll! French bulldogs are adorable, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieMarie Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Our cavalier turned me from a cat to a dog person. He is so fricking sweet. I want a second one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleEJ Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Here's a site with so many cute pics http://dailyfrenchie.tumblr.com/ Thank you. I mean I don't thank you. I mean, yes, thank you. Lol. I think I almost died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Our cavalier is unfailingly gentle with my one year old, thrilled to play ball with the three year old, adores being brushed by my six year old, and adores training sessions with my nine year old. He's a whole family puppy and he's adorable, to boot. The frenchies are cute but I haven't heard as much about them and kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 The reason your cav turned you from a cat to a dog person is because caves are the cats of the dog world! We always call ours a puppycat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieMarie Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I don't know Shelly. We have a cat and our cav seems very different, other than the wanting to curl up in my lap lol. I remember seeing somewhere (dogs 101 maybe) that the shiba inu is most like a cat. My dd has extreme anxiety and our cav will actually run to her when she is having an anxious meltdown and lick her until she starts laughing. I will love him forever just for that! He is a black and tan. Which color do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 We have Blenheim. She's wonderful. I didn't know there was an actual,study comparing dogs to cats! Our cav smells injuries. She's quite the nurse. But she's very lazy unless she's playing ball. Then she can go and go. Reminds me of a cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieMarie Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Lol, one of the reasons I liked the cav when we were deciding about the best breed for us is because it does not have high exercise needs. We walk him twice a day for twenty or thirty minutes and have a fenced back yard. And that is just about right. Ours likes fetch but mostly what he loves is tug. Animal planet has shows about different breeds that you can watch on YouTube, Dogs 101. Dd and I must have watched them all. My second choice was the havanese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 all I think of with a French bulldog is kay arguing with one in men in black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Oo! My grandparents had a Frenchie named Buster (or most often "Bastard," Grandpa's favourite nickname for him). He was a very bright dog and was well trained. He fetched Grandpa's slippers on command. He would also fetch the newspaper and Grandpa's cane if he dropped it. He was very patient with us kids, but we were not to pick him up. He did not like that. I don't think any of us ever tried it. We were just told that was the rule for playing with Buster. He was not a dog for wrestling with, but he liked to play catch with a Frisbee and also play chase-around-the-yard. He was a very active little guy, even into old age. He got arthritic towards the end. I think he was around 15 or so when they had to put him to sleep. It was very sad, but he was in a lot of pain that couldn't be helped. I haven't thought of that dog in years! Thanks for bringing up the smiling memories. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleEJ Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Any tips on convincing a DH that I need a new puppy? Ask permission, or ask forgiveness? ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Tell him in the long run it's a lot cheaper than another human kid. ;) Seriously . . .. This is morbid, but how old is your Akita? I like to bring in a new dog before current dog gets too old or (even worse) passes away and we find ourselves dogless. I never want to be in that state, and I justify it to DH by telling him I can make a more rational decision on a new dog if I'm not desperately trying to fill a vacuum and so might be tempted to make a bad decision on a dog that really isn't a good fit for us. This is, of course, assuming you feel sure your Akita will tolerate a newcomer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleEJ Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Tell him in the long run it's a lot cheaper than another human kid. ;) Seriously . . .. This is morbid, but how old is your Akita? I like to bring in a new dog before current dog gets too old or (even worse) passes away and we find ourselves dogless. I never want to be in that state, and I justify it to DH by telling him I can make a more rational decision on a new dog if I'm not desperately trying to fill a vacuum and so might be tempted to make a bad decision on a dog that really isn't a good fit for us. This is, of course, assuming you feel sure your Akita will tolerate a newcomer. She just turned 10, so getting up there. While she is in very good health and shows no signs of old age, big dogs just don't live to be 15+ years old. I am pretty darned sure she will accept and new dog as she has done it twice before. She is not a fan of other dogs in general, but has never been anything but accepting of a puppy we bring into the home. Your argument is a good one and I will give it a shot. His main reason for saying no right now is two fold. First of all he loves Akitas and would just as soon never have any other breed of dog again. I agree and will always want an Akita as well, but we can have two dogs! His other hesitation is that we currently live in a trailer home (huge, 2000 square feet) while we save to build a house. Well, I'm not sure I can wait! He is the type that says no but once it is in the house he will fall in love. Maybe I just need to send him a picture of a Frenchie everyday lol! P.S. Yes much cheaper than a human baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCMom Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 all I think of with a French bulldog is kay arguing with one in men in black. Frank was actually a pug. My dog has French Bulldog friends at the dog park. They are soooo cute. I will say though that they bark when they play...a lot! My dog loves it but some people will literally leave the park when they get there. The owner says that is how the breed typically plays. I would get one in a heartbeat, though. Georgia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleEJ Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Frank was actually a pug. My dog has French Bulldog friends at the dog park. They are soooo cute. I will say though that they bark when they play...a lot! My dog loves it but some people will literally leave the park when they get there. The owner says that is how the breed typically plays. I would get one in a heartbeat, though. Georgia This is good to know. Thanks. That wouldn't bother me, it's the barking for no reason that is problematic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieMarie Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Any tips on convincing a DH that I need a new puppy? Ask permission, or ask forgiveness? ;-) I waited for his next business trip. Then I emailed him a picture of his adorable child with her new adorable puppy. He was over the shock by the time he got home. A couple times he has tried to make an issue of some puppy behavior and "see I was right blah, blah, blah, something or other." But that's it and he has even bitten the bullet and picked up poo in the backyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleEJ Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 I waited for his next business trip. Then I emailed him a picture of his adorable child with her new adorable puppy. He was over the shock by the time he got home. A couple times he has tried to make an issue of some puppy behavior and "see I was right blah, blah, blah, something or other." But that's it and he has even bitten the bullet and picked up poo in the backyard. This sounds like how my DH would react. As soon as that puppy crawled up into his lap, it would be over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I have a rescued Frenchie. He has been the best.dog.ever. This is Wrolf and my grandson: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleEJ Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 I have a rescued Frenchie. He has been the best.dog.ever. This is Wrolf and my grandson: So sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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