On Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 10:36:22 AM UTC-7, S.Smith wrote:

"meteore" <bigrog98@gmail.com> wrote in message news:8e674fc8-e84b-4331-b3b7-b1db7cf959a2@g1g2000pra.googlegroups.com...

Dale,

Regarding the strong heart, the dog was walked ofton, about two miles
a day, except in winter. Her feet could not stand the ice cold
pavement. I bought those winter shoes and they kept falling off.

I am thinking of getting a soft coated wheaton terrier or a Tibetan
terrier in the spring or early summer. Are you familiar with these
breeds? I think they are more hardy.

Rescue is not an option for these breeds here in Montreal, as they are
not available.

The SPCA here in Montreal has plenty of dogs, but I am afraid of
getting a sick and/or abused dog. and vet bills don't come cheap.

Thanks for taking the time to reply to my posting.

Roger

Meteore,
I have read all the posts here. I feel for your loss...We have to remember these little angels in fur are loaned to us.
You asked about a Wheaton Terier. I am new to the puppy world and have a 14 mo. old Wheaton Schnauzer. I am not sure that is the same as a Wheaton Terrier. Petey weighs 22 lbs. and is a very active handfull. I am a senior also, and have trouble walking Petey. He has a nice fenced yard to run around in. He is rather barky, which can be very annoying I think he is ADD--at least as far as his attention span goes. Birds and other cats drive him nuts. I would think in your situation, a small dog about 10-15 lbs. would be easier to handle. That is what I thought I had...a Miniture Schnauzer, but not to be.
I hope your wife is well soon.
Shirley

I would not have put her down,she was family, plus I wouldn't get another dog due to age and possibly having to leave them

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On Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 11:19:44 AM UTC-7, meteore wrote:

I feel compelled to share my story about having to put my best friend
for eleven years, a 29 pound female lhasa Apso to sleep. I bought her
from a respectable breeder when she was six months old and weighed 22
pounds. She was big for her breed and people thought she was a Tibetan terrier..

She always had plenty of energy and loved to walk. she barked briefly
at everybody she saw. She was saying hello. Years ago, when she was
about a year old, people were admiring shoes at a old fashioned wrap
around store window and I told her to say hello. She barked and the
people nearly jumped out of their clothes. Since then she never
stopped.

She was always friendly with other dogs, except she knew when dogs
were menacing and avoided them. She loved children and enjoyed playing
with them.

She was faithful and loving, allowed you to do any kind of grooming,
cleaning or administer any eye drops, which she recently needed, acct
mucous forming. She would attempt to eat off my wife's plate, because
I spoiled her by giving her treats.

You had to watch how you talked, because she semed to understand
english. She would run in from the bedroom, when she heard something,
like being hungry, going in car etc.
She would come over to me at about supper time and sit in front of me
and tap me with her paw to start cooking supper, even though her food
was already there.
We gave her raw vegetables and fruit. Years ago we gave her cheese and
pasta and that I think caused her toget calcium stones in bladder and
a subsequent operation to remove them.

A few days ago she made me take her out frequently at all hours by
scratching bed and when she came back she would consume a large amount
of water. I took her to the vet and they diagnosed her with diabetes
and a urinary infection, which I missed, as I thought it was a anal
gland problem. She had a very strong heart the doctor said.

My wife being ill herself and needing around the clock care and
awaiting entrance to a hospital, I felt I could not cope with two
problems and the stringent care the dog would need and other problems developing because of diabetes.

I had her put to sleep and I am heartbroken. She was the best dog I
ever had and cannot say anything bad about her.

I am a senior and not in any rush to get another dog. Since Lhasa
Apsos really only come in small sizes, I was thinking after my wifes
problems are resolved I was thinking of getting a tibetan terrier or
Soft coated wheaton terrier, my Lhasa's feet hurt her when walking in
the cold.

I am in a appartment (Condo) and I do not think it is suitable for a
very large breed.

I wish I could have cloned my pet, but that is impossible at the
present time.

What other breeds do you think are affectionate, gentle and
intelligent and suitable for my situation?

Meteore

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mbolin_00@yahoo.com wrote:

On Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 10:36:22 AM UTC-7, S.Smith wrote:

"meteore" <bigrog98@gmail.com> wrote in message news:8e674fc8-e84b-4331-b3b7-b1db7cf959a2@g1g2000pra.googlegroups.co
m...

Dale,

Regarding the strong heart, the dog was walked ofton, about two
miles a day, except in winter. Her feet could not stand the ice
cold pavement. I bought those winter shoes and they kept falling
off.

I am thinking of getting a soft coated wheaton terrier or a
Tibetan terrier in the spring or early summer. Are you familiar
with these breeds? I think they are more hardy.

Rescue is not an option for these breeds here in Montreal, as
they are not available.

The SPCA here in Montreal has plenty of dogs, but I am afraid of
getting a sick and/or abused dog. and vet bills don't come cheap.

Thanks for taking the time to reply to my posting.

Roger

Meteore,
I have read all the posts here. I feel for your loss...We have to
remember these little angels in fur are loaned to us.
You asked about a Wheaton Terier. I am new to the puppy world and
have a 14 mo. old Wheaton Schnauzer. I am not sure that is the
same as a Wheaton Terrier. Petey weighs 22 lbs. and is a very
active handfull. I am a senior also, and have trouble walking
Petey. He has a nice fenced yard to run around in. He is rather
barky, which can be very annoying I think he is ADD--at least as
far as his attention span goes. Birds and other cats drive him
nuts. I would think in your situation, a small dog about 10-15
lbs. would be easier to handle. That is what I thought I had...a
Miniture Schnauzer, but not to be. I hope your wife is well soon.
Shirley

I would not have put her down,she was family, plus I wouldn't get
another dog due to age and possibly having to leave them

Hi Mbolin,

When you read messages on google, be careful to note the date. Takes a
bit of sorting I gather.

In this long ago case, I would hav recommended checking the local
rescues for an 'elder to elder' dog (free normally). This is a dog age
13+ often and they make fine happy pets for people who are in a
situation like this.

We just had to have our 13 yo beagle mix assisted over the bridge last
week. Cancer and it came up suddenly with no warning (passed blood
work in Feb fine on checkup). Multiple organs involved.

When our heart heals, we will be looking for another rescue to pair
with our 16yo blind beagle and 20+yo cat. We'll be looking in the 12
and up ages.

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