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From:Parker, CO, USA
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posted 12-10-2003 02:47 PM         

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My family are thinking about getting a dog for our small apartment.It has to be able to wait at least eight hours alone at home. We want to have it to play with too. What breed would be suitible for my family?

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From:Portland, Oregon US
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posted 12-10-2003 03:14 PM         

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So many great choices! However, because you said the dog will be alone 8 hours a day I would recommend you get an adult dog, not a puppy. Thats just too much to expect out of a new puppy. Check your local rescues and shelters, talk to the workers about what kind of home you have to offer and see what they recommend. Look at www.petfinder.com and select your area for the search, this is how I got one of my dogs and it was a wonderful experience.

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posted 12-10-2003 07:15 PM         

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I agree with Maisey that you should get an adult dog vs. a puppy with your current situation. There are so many great dogs out there in need of loving homes. On petfinder, you can narrow down your search to area, age and dog size, and they post pictures. I check Petfinder weekly just in case "that special" dog catches my eye, even though we probably should just stick with our single dog for now Good luck in your search!

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From:Portland, Oregon US
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posted 12-10-2003 10:51 PM         

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OK I couldn't stand it! Check out some of these dogs needing homes in Colorado. Remember, sometimes transportation can be arranged.

Bubbles http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=2298363&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=3fd80a6f5f35d7d2-app1&display=&preview=1&row=75&tmpl=

Teco http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=2348752&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=3fd80a6f5f35d7d2-app1&display=&preview=1&row=75&tmpl=

Baxter http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=2290278&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=3fd80a6f5f35d7d2-app1&display=&preview=1&row=100

Lucky http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=2315191&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=3fd80a6f5f35d7d2-app1&display=&preview=1&row=125&tmpl=

Cinder(I love this one!) http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=2345989&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=3fd80a6f5f35d7d2-app1&display=&preview=1&row=125&tmpl=

Tosko (Min Pin, cool looking dog!) http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=2317412&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=3fd80a6f5f35d7d2-app1&display=&preview=1&row=225&tmpl=

Gator http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=2041277&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=3fd80a6f5f35d7d2-app1&display=&preview=1&row=250&tmpl=

Spunky http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=2347408&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=3fd80a6f5f35d7d2-app1&display=&preview=1&row=275&tmpl=

American Eskimo dog (no name) http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=2327706&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=3fd80a6f5f35d7d2-app1&display=&preview=1&row=450

American Eskimo dog 2 ( no name) http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=2327712&adTarget=468doggeneral&SessionID=3fd80a6f5f35d7d2-app1&display=&preview=1&row=450&tmpl=

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posted 12-15-2003 07:32 AM         

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Thanx 4 the help!! (;

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