I breed German Shepherds while I was married (14 years). After I had my accident and was in the coma for 18 months the now x wife had both of them destroyed and she ran off with my best friend.

You need to talk to your wife and point out the advantages, like a guard dog etc. Make sure you buy the food and you pick up the poop. Basically give her nothing to b---- about.

Thats what I would do in your situation.

We just own cats. At one time when our son was in elementary we almost got a dog. My wife wanted those little dogs and I wanted either a Husky or Lab/Golden mix.

Needless to say we don't own a dog due to indecision. What is even funnier was when our son was younger, the samething went on with fish. Lucky for us cats are not really a big decision.

We have 2 cats...but, same thing here with me and my girlfriend...She likes "yapper dogs"...you know, those little annoying ugly things, that just go yap-yap-yap-yap... ones that you can step on, and not know it....I want a REAL dog...You know...BIG!

Great Dane, Shepard, Boxer, Lab, Rottie, etc...

So, right now, it ain't happenin'.

You know it dude. When you want a dog, you want a dog!

Woof....

What is it with women, and tiny ugly dogs???

If you are OK with getting a dog from a rescue or shelter, you might be able to use that to your advantage in getting her on board.

Sometimes not. In my case I would end up taking care of the dog. I'd rather train it from a pup.

I wish I knew the answer bro. The only one we would probably agree on is a Jack Russell, but she wanted one of those other yappers. Thank god it is not those toys.....meh.

I now live in a unit and would love a Jack Russell. Great dogs with lots of personality. I have never known them to be yappy.

Yeah, they're awesome dogs! Still a bit small for me to own one, but, I do think they're really cool! A friend of mine has 2 of them...Funny dogs!

I want a dog I can dress up in leather collar with huge spikes, and name him "Killer", or "Death", or something like that! LOL!!!

Naw they are not yappers but that wasn't the first ones on either of our minds. With that said we just blew it off and just enjoy our feline friends. A Jack Russell would be really cool as they are smart dogs with yes - personality. Having one would be lots of fun. Maybe when our son moves out.

I would love to have a Jack and take him hunting and fishing in the boat with me.

They have so much personality.

Arrrrhhhh now I'm thinking of getting a Jack. Thanks Randy. Heheh.

lol.....

This is true, they're funny as hell!

Very fun dogs, and I've seriously considered getting one, but, with my job, and the hours I have....it just wouldn't be fair to a dog, if I got one. I'm gone for 11 hours each day....

So, I really can't get any dog, until I retire....As sad as it sounds! SUCKS!

It would not be fair for me to get one either as I live in a unit. Not enough room for the dog to run around.

My buddy in England has a apartment also and has a Jack Russell. Plays and teaches guitar as well so there...DAS - Dog Aquisition Syndrome

Oh, believe me, if I had the time, and the room, I'd have 2 Shepards, a Doberman, and a Dane! Oh, and a black Lab, too!

Major animal lover, but, believe me, if circumstances were different (for me), I'd have a whole MESS of dogs!

Right now, I have 2 cats....it'll have to do... hehe

You sound like us bro.

Oh man that given me DAS even more knowing that.

Only helping the cause brother.

Appreciated bro.

The wife is always right, even when she's wrong. Have you considered buying a Luger for protection?

You must be married to my x wife or your wife has the same genes as my x. My x could crash the car into a bus while I was in another state and some how I would get the blame.

Would it go something like this,"Warren how many times have I told you to get the brakes checked!!!!!!!!!"

Yeah like that or "its all your fault I hit the bus. If you hadn't said hello that the dog 3 weeks ago I would not have hit the bus".

Yep some women can be a mystery to us men.

This is great stuff. who's the guitar player on this recording?

I think it's Robert Lockwood Jr. Here he is in his old age playing it again.

Great song Adriano.

I actually got approved to own an ex-racing Greyhound, which was awesome. Here in the States, you have to fill out a lot of paperwork just to adopt one, AND, before you are approved, the Adoption Agency has to come to your house for a pre-inspection. They have to make sure that you can provide a decent home, and that you're not running some kind of scam to race them, and cats (and other small critters) can be an issue...So, they bring over 3-4 different dogs for you to choose from, and they have to see which one will be a good fit with other animals in the house. So, you don't always get to choose the color, or gender of the dog.

Rules for owning them are very strict (which is a good thing, actually)...If you get caught racing them, after you take possession of one, it's instant jail time! They don't fool around when it comes to these dogs.

They're GREAT dogs to own, and REALLY FUN dogs, they have awesome personalities! And they're wonderful dogs for apartment owners (believe it or not!) They do NOT require open spaces, NOR do they require a large home, as one might think. They actually sleep most of the day.

Greyhounds only require 1-2 decent walks per day, and nothing more. Although, the only (quirky) drawback to owning an ex-racing Greyhound, is that they do NOT know how to walk up or down a flight of stairs. You have to teach them....AND, they require a special type of collar for walking....other than that, they're terrific animals.

Unfortunately, I ran into hard times back then, and never followed through with the adoption...But, one of these days, I'm gonna get one...

When I was a kid I used to walk Grey Hounds every day for pocket money. Their smart dogs. If they were getting tired and starting to lag I would say "get the lead out" and they would pick up the pace.

Its good that the adoption agency are strict, as there are millions of unwanted animals all over the world and it a man made problem.

When you get your doggie send up some pics.

Hey, Warren,

This is the company/adoption agency I had been dealing with. Great people, there.

And, yeah, it's great that these agencies are strict with their policies.

I really like Jacks too, but very hyper breed. I love em', they're really cool dogs, but, they wouldn't work for me. I'm gone 11hrs a day.

I swear when I'm retired, I'm getting a Great Dane, or a Shepard! That's going to be my 1st priority!

Funny how we are starting to think 'bout eh bro???

LOL, yeah...Man, the years just fly right by.