I am pining for another dog to go with our 7yo parson russell terrier, and have been looking into all sorts of possibilites (rescue, fostering, puppy etc), and have stumbled across this breed which I'd never really heard of before.
I know you can find lots on the internet about them, but would really appreciate any direct-from-the-horse's(!)-mouth experience anyone could share, especially:
-how are they with other dogs? would they be domineering or more likely to let the other dog be in charge (am thinking of my rather bossy prt here)
-how are they with kids? Ds is 6, obviously grown up around our dog, but would an AS have problems with lots of kids coming over?
-being left alone, I know this is very much a matter of individual dogs and training. I'm a sahm, doing some work from home, so am around a lot, but obviously there are a few hours every week when there's nobody here. Breeds known for separation anxiety and/or major barking issues would not be good.
-shedding and grooming. I don't actually care about shedding as such, as I don#t think it could be noticable amoung the ASTONISHING amount of short, white, wiry hairs that my PRT sheds, but I#d just like to know about it
-anything else worth mentioning!
I have posted on here before about wanting a second dog, and I sort of feel that we should do it now while I have time and while our prt is still active enough to enjoy having another dog here ie that the different in activity level isn#t too much.
Any and all advice etc gratefully received!
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HopeForTheBest · 17/04/2013 08:46
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