What kind of Dog? Suggestions please.

[calhyatt]

Winnie the black lab joined our family last Monday. She is a rescue dog and is a joy. 8 weeks old and full of P--- and vinegar. Already picked out her spot in the motorhome. Thank all of you for you imput on this very important decision for us.
Warmest regards,
Cal and Lisa

[calhyatt]

Originally Posted by calhyatt

I hope this question about dogs and motorhomes will help me and my DW help us select a dog that is right for motorhome travel. I have always had big dogs, (Labs)and lots of land for them to run on. Now we have a motorhome. Our last dog was a big black lab and she passed away a couple of years ago and I just didn't want another dog right away. Well now is the time to get a new dog and I would like some imput from this community on what kind of dogs adapt well to the close quarters and such. I am sure I don't want another big dog now and so I ask this question. What kind of dog has worked for you and your wife in a Class A motorhome. thanks for any help you can give..

Winnie the black lab joined us on Monday. She is a trip that is full of p--- and vinegar. Already picked out her spot in the MH. Thank you all for your imput. We enjoyed the various opinions.

[Theberrys]

We have had AKC registered Bulldogs for years, but the next Dog we get will be a rescue Mutt or Mix of some kind. The AKC has promoted the standard to the point that life span and health issues are a travesty in pure breeds. Our Bulldogs are wonderful creatures and as such I find that they win your heart and then break it in six or seven years. I just lost my best friend, see my avatar, after six years so I'm biased, but the in-breading encouraged by the AKC is next to cruelty to animals.
I'm all for getting the size that fits your life style in a mixed critter. I never met a dog I didn't like.
Dick

[melvonnar]

We carry a hush puppy stuffed bassit hound; doesn;t bark; don;t have to walk it don;t have to pick up it;s poo. best dog we ever had.

[Jack R]

Originally Posted by calhyatt

I hope this question about dogs and motorhomes will help me and my DW help us select a dog that is right for motorhome travel. I have always had big dogs, (Labs)and lots of land for them to run on. Now we have a motorhome. Our last dog was a big black lab and she passed away a couple of years ago and I just didn't want another dog right away. Well now is the time to get a new dog and I would like some imput from this community on what kind of dogs adapt well to the close quarters and such. I am sure I don't want another big dog now and so I ask this question. What kind of dog has worked for you and your wife in a Class A motorhome. thanks for any help you can give..

Calhyatt

With all the responses, this should make your decision easier. (One of each)

jack

[lms1943]

You would never regret a Brussels Griffon, small, very loyal, lovable, QUIET and smart.

[Lincolnboy2]

Originally Posted by Jack R

Calhyatt

With all the responses, this should make your decision easier. (One of each)

jack

[bronk]

We have been raising and training golden retrievers as therapy dogs for many years. When we started RVing, the dogs (we had two at the time) traveled with us, and visited hospitals, nursing homes and the like at various stops (we were full-timing at the time in a 5th wheel). Now with the motor home we have only one, a female, and before she matured from "puppyhood", I thought that I would need therapy. She has developed into a great travel companion, however, and really loves to "meet and greet" at all the campgrounds and RV parks. The dog hair is another story, however!!

Bronk

[Perry White]

This is the only kind we will have. Over the years, we've had two dogs with our RVs. ALL dogs are a royal PITA...have to walk them, rain, sleet, snow 115 degrees, makes no difference; they track in dirt, leaves, sand, other dogs poo, they shed, tear up things, etc. Want a pet...get a cat, bird, fish, etc. Every time the weather is nasty and we are sitting in our MH and some poor guy (normally it's the guy) goes by walking his dog...I'm glad we don't have one any more.

Yea , but I bet you ain't no chick magnet by yourself. I never new how much I loved my two Poodles. I"d get rid of the DW before getting rid of the pups.
(And they have never once talked back or snitched on me)

You know what my dogs call cats? BAIT

[melvonnar]

There are dog lovers and there are those that don;t, If I had to depend on a dog to get a women or man which ever the case might be; well --------------you fill in the blanks.
I had a live basset hound that traveled with me once; never again.

[Lincolnboy2]

Originally Posted by bluepill

Mack, "The Killer Cock-a-Poo" is great as navigator.

One bark = Left

Two barks = right

Three or more = Petsmart Store in view.






Another vote for non-shedding breed of your choice.

LOVE IT!