Emigrating with Dog in Tow
#31
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Re: Emigrating with Dog in Tow
Labradors are great breeds, but cross them and you get a super breed
Both our dogs were 'unwanted' dogs that we took in - they were too hyper as puppys - the small one is a Jack Russell X........well a mongrel really, but her original owner told us she was a 'full' Jack Russell....she has the attitude but certainly not the looks!!
I would love another Lab, Drew is like you say 'soft', he honestly wouldn't hurt a fly; in fact we have seen a frog jump from his mouth before today completely unharmed - we're positive that he must have thought it was a toy, and it was only the confused look on his face that made us realise he had something in his mouth!! He follows us everywere, he really believes we are his pack, and when we put him in the boot of the car he pops his head through the barrier and crys to be up front with us.
Sorry, I could talk about the dogs all day!
Both our dogs were 'unwanted' dogs that we took in - they were too hyper as puppys - the small one is a Jack Russell X........well a mongrel really, but her original owner told us she was a 'full' Jack Russell....she has the attitude but certainly not the looks!!
I would love another Lab, Drew is like you say 'soft', he honestly wouldn't hurt a fly; in fact we have seen a frog jump from his mouth before today completely unharmed - we're positive that he must have thought it was a toy, and it was only the confused look on his face that made us realise he had something in his mouth!! He follows us everywere, he really believes we are his pack, and when we put him in the boot of the car he pops his head through the barrier and crys to be up front with us.
Sorry, I could talk about the dogs all day!
#32
Re: Emigrating with Dog in Tow
We have a 6 year old labradoodle we want to bring with us next year. Best get on with the requirements now. I don't think we need the rabies shot now I read?
#33
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Re: Emigrating with Dog in Tow
Friends have a labradoodle - love them and no moulting....like we will have with ours since he has Coe from winter in UK to summer here! Hopefully e will leave it all in quarantine
#34
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Re: Emigrating with Dog in Tow
Labradors are great breeds, but cross them and you get a super breed
Both our dogs were 'unwanted' dogs that we took in - they were too hyper as puppys - the small one is a Jack Russell X........well a mongrel really, but her original owner told us she was a 'full' Jack Russell....she has the attitude but certainly not the looks!!
I would love another Lab, Drew is like you say 'soft', he honestly wouldn't hurt a fly; in fact we have seen a frog jump from his mouth before today completely unharmed - we're positive that he must have thought it was a toy, and it was only the confused look on his face that made us realise he had something in his mouth!! He follows us everywere, he really believes we are his pack, and when we put him in the boot of the car he pops his head through the barrier and crys to be up front with us.
Sorry, I could talk about the dogs all day!
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Both our dogs were 'unwanted' dogs that we took in - they were too hyper as puppys - the small one is a Jack Russell X........well a mongrel really, but her original owner told us she was a 'full' Jack Russell....she has the attitude but certainly not the looks!!
I would love another Lab, Drew is like you say 'soft', he honestly wouldn't hurt a fly; in fact we have seen a frog jump from his mouth before today completely unharmed - we're positive that he must have thought it was a toy, and it was only the confused look on his face that made us realise he had something in his mouth!! He follows us everywere, he really believes we are his pack, and when we put him in the boot of the car he pops his head through the barrier and crys to be up front with us.
Sorry, I could talk about the dogs all day!
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#37
Re: Emigrating with Dog in Tow
No due day yet but we were thinking May. Depends on job offers. Have booked her in for the vaccination next week anyway.
#39
Re: Emigrating with Dog in Tow
Yes will have to rely on family to look after her (wont tell them yet!)
I'm hoping we can rent ok with a dog? Here it is a nightmare to find somewhere :/
I'm hoping we can rent ok with a dog? Here it is a nightmare to find somewhere :/
#40
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Re: Emigrating with Dog in Tow
We heard that too and at lot of agents turned us away without looking at anything, but when found good agent in browns bay and found somewhere very quick. Have a look back through the thread as you will read what worked for us.
#41
Re: Emigrating with Dog in Tow
Thanks LittleMonkey and Rachelnw, very helpful! Rabies jab booked for next week and vet seems to know about the passports.
#42
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Had my labradoodle vaccinated on Monday just in case we go this year. Vet recommended the Pet Travel Service in Fife for Scottish folk.
#43
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Re: Emigrating with Dog in Tow
Great you have the vaccinations done!
We picked our dog up on Mon and he is fabulous, seems to have taken it all in his stride, though understandable following us round everywhere!!
We picked our dog up on Mon and he is fabulous, seems to have taken it all in his stride, though understandable following us round everywhere!!
#44
Re: Emigrating with Dog in Tow
Great to hear that it works out. Someone suggested we not take her and we were horrified!