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Originally posted by Ek Bharatiya
reply to post by blupblup
Do you own one of these? How is their behavior? Are they very active and need lot of space?
Originally posted by Ek Bharatiya
reply to post by TinkerHaus
Wow! your dog is absolute cutie and it shows he is well kept, healthy and happy. Thank you for adding to this thread. Can I ask you how old is your dog and how does he cope in hot weather?
Originally posted by snowspirit
I would also wait until the older dog has passed. Let his old age be peaceful
Then the beagle would be a good choice.
The dogs that have skin folds, have to have their folds cleaned often through the day, or they get infections.
Also, the dogs that have protruding eyes and short muzzles, often have issues with the eyes, and breathing.
Anything too big and/or furry, will get too hot in your climate.
3. How long do you take your dog for walk and how many times?
We try to go for at least a short walk (30 minutes around the neighborhood) every day, but sometimes settle for a run in the yard. In the summer we usually make a few trips to the local off lease park to get the wiggles out and these trips can last a few hours, but you meet people there and it's really enjoyable. It doesn't feel like a chore. All said and done we go for 4-5 walks a week and they can range from 30 minutes to 3 hours.
4. Do you just give him dog food or he eats homemade stuff?
I use EVO dog food, but he gets the occasional home made meal too. I steer clear of wet food because it's bad for a dog's teeth and gastrointestinal system. (don't believe me? Give your dog a can of wet food then walk behind him for a couple hours.)
I free feed my dog which means his bowl is always full - and we don't have weight problems. Different people have different approaches to this, but this works great for us. I've always used this method with my pets and never had issues.