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blueice99
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From:toronto
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posted 08-15-2003 03:33 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for blueice99   Click Here to Email blueice99     Edit/Delete Message
Hello tommorow I was planing on going ot and getting a puppy but I need to make a decision on which one I was planning on either a black lab or a cockerspaniel please help on which one thanks

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puttin510
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posted 08-15-2003 03:45 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for puttin510     Edit/Delete Message
Any lab is a good choice. Cockers are cute, I hear they can be biters. Also did you know that the cockers need their hair clipped.

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9jan8
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posted 08-15-2003 03:47 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for 9jan8     Edit/Delete Message
You can get some help making up your mind by reading about both breeds on the AKC website, and there are links to breeder websites where you can garner more information. There are so many factors to consider.....breed health, where you live, how much exercise can you give a dog, do you have kids or will you while you have the pet, etc., etc.....happy research!

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1Dog3Cats
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posted 08-15-2003 07:22 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for 1Dog3Cats     Edit/Delete Message
Hello

As others have said, research each breed before deciding

Some important questions to ask yourself before deciding on what breed to get.

1) How much time can I devote to the dog, grooming costs/frequency, training, and health?
2) What is the number one reason I want a dog?
3) Do I believe the dog will have a lot of contact with children or older people?
4) What behaviors am I willing and not willing to accept in a dog?

One thing about each breed that I don't like or see as a potential problem in the breed for a lot of people...

Labs ... Very active!!!!! Not a breed for those who want a mellow sit at your feet dog.
Spaniel... Know for ear infection problems.
http://www.asc-cockerspaniel.org/ ... Spaniel Club of America http://thelabradorclub.com/ .. Lab Club

Please let us know what you decide!!=)

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Carla and beloved pets
"Remember! We each have a responsibility to care for animals and to care for the enviornment."

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Huskey
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posted 09-14-2003 10:54 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Huskey   Click Here to Email Huskey     Edit/Delete Message
hey dont just rush out like that you need to think about you first have you enough time and room for a dog ???? can you handle a puppy????? can you cope financually (is that spelt right) and also research about behaviour and if this is going to be your first dog you have to think about what you can handle
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