How Big Is The Average K9ers Pack Of Canines?

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Michelle's got the chocolate one! What really makes me laugh is that the kids see both ours and their Mum and Dave's dogs as all their pets and probably give their teachers a cardiac when they say they have 25 dogs and some fish!

is it the same as my fudge ? be lovely to see

 

[Black Diamond]

I have 4 Greyhounds

All live in the house with me & OH.

XxX

 

[haycroft]

i had peggy my very first whippy for a few years on her own and the got another whippy and had just the two for 5 years and now ive only have the one again

Hopefully have two whippets again soon...love to have more if had the space and time and the finance

 

[fallenangel]

We are down to 11 afre losing Boris the greyhounds so theres 3 greyhounds 1 lurcher and 7 whippets we go for fawns manly with a few blacks some with white They all live in the houes and all but 2 greyhounds try to sleep on our bed every night lol Must say though I fined odd numbers anoying lol

 

[IanGerman]

13 here all whippets.
When asked how many dogs you've got and you reply "13" i think there's only whippet folk wouldn't think you were bloody bonkers. Love people asking how many we've got when i'm out with Jacqui, makes 13 look a reasonable number :lol:

Nope - some whippet folk as well (w00t)

 

[whippetmad]

We have nine whippets and one mini Dachshund,all live in the house :teehee: :teehee:

 

[~Sarah~]

I have 3 dogs - 2 Whippets and a Collie X. :wub: :wub: :wub: All live indoors - they like their home comforts!!

I would probably have another whippet or two (rescue/rehoming), but OH keeps me in check. :- :-

 

[devonmaid]

ohhh dear hadn't really thought about it just realised i've got 4 breeds lol dunno where they all came from :- :- the russells a norfolk a whippet and a lurcher now, ohhhh and icle ppl x10,ummmm that doesnt make many (i,m not in denial)

 

[Macha]

the missing parts of the equation - how many people are looking after the dogs (many of you refer to the OH) and how many other dependents (children too young to help look after dogs, other animals) do you have. Although I think it is good for dogs to have companions of their own species, the more you have the less individual attention and training you can give your dogs.

 

[~Annie~]

the missing parts of the equation - how many people are looking after the dogs (many of you refer to the OH) and how many other dependents (children too young to help look after dogs, other animals) do you have. Although I think it is good for dogs to have companions of their own species, the more you have the less individual attention and training you can give your dogs.

Yes ... but ...

Regardless of other commitments some folk choose to spend every spare moment with their dogs. Some, like me, work from home/are home most of the time and so can easily build training etc. (individually and collectively) into their day. Some are lucky enough to have fields of their own which means less time spent getting to and from exercise areas and more time for working with the dogs. Everyone's circumstances are different so I really don't think we should suppose that the larger packs are losing out in some way. What I do hope is that all of us know the limits of what's possible for us. For myself I know from experience that my husband and I can cope with 4 easily, 5 with a little more effort, and would be fools to contemplate 6. But I do envy those who can manage more

 

[wild whippies]

I think Annie's reply was spot on. :thumbsup:

The fact is Macha certainly both myself, Vicky and our partners have all come from a background of keeping multiple dogs from childhood. In fact it's the dogs that have brought us together. We all have kids and they're all actively involved with the dogs and our racing hobby. Our work and home environment also enable us to be attentive to our dogs.

I could go on about our routines and the things we do but I think the end result of all our dogs is better evidence of their well being than any shopping list I could reel off and there's certainly plenty of evidence on here substantiating this.

What you must bear in mind is any dog that is neglected simply won't perform well and stress and neglect contribute to an early death in any species. The fact our dogs not only perform well but have ridiculously long longevity speaks volumes to me but the other issue that an outsider wouldn't understand was that if you did neglect the dogs, there would most definately be ill feeling amongst the pack as a whole and repercussions as a result. I suspect that those others on here with large multiples of dogs or also aware of this and would agree with me in saying that we're probably more attentive to our dogs than the average dog owner mainly for the reason our dogs are so socially integrated.

I think your point was a valid one Macha but I think it bears more relevance to those who are puppy farming or profiteering from dogs and to be honest they couldn't care less about any of their dogs needs.

 

[tinabow]

7 here all male

all live in the house

oldest nearly 16

youngest nearly 2

 

[Windsdream]

10 in this house all whippets & all live in the house.

5 dogs & 5 bitches. :wub:

Always room for 1 more to. :teehee:

 

[Nicola]

We reached saturation point with just the two .........sigh. Love 'em though :wub: :wub:

 

[Whippets Rule]

the missing parts of the equation - how many people are looking after the dogs (many of you refer to the OH) and how many other dependents (children too young to help look after dogs, other animals) do you have. Although I think it is good for dogs to have companions of their own species, the more you have the less individual attention and training you can give your dogs.

we have four now but did have five dogs until we lost Woody ......now i also have ...

4 Rabbits..one indoors and three outside

5 Rats indoors

4 gerbils indoors

5 mice indoors

1 dwarf hamster indoors

I work full time, although shift work....the dogs are much easier to care for and spend time with and to give attention to than the other animals...the dogs share our environment and no matter what I am doing,they'll be a dog or two "helping " me....I make a special point of always ensuring each dog gets some one to one time with me whether they want it or not LOL..

In my house , it's not a family affair and I do all the feeding/grooming/most of the walking/all the training/cleaning up after/all the care when they are ill or hurt....I don't have children( for me that's a plus)... my husband does some of the walks with us at the weekend and occasionally plays ball with his dog( Moonpig).....I would love to add a couple more whippets to the pack but that would be my limit....

My dogs are my life pretty much,I only have one other hobby which is cycling and my dogs are involved with that too..all my money, free time and even my holidays revolve around my animals.

for me I think if I had more than say six dogs I would worry that I'd miss something, for example would I notice if one of them was under the weather, would I spot a lump..if one has the runs which one is it etc??

But maybe that's just me and my nature...I'd worry if I had nothing to worry about :clown:

The only other thing I can honestly say is that there have been only two occasions when I couldn't do everything my dogs needed of me..I was knocked down by a car whilst cycling to work....i spent the day in hospital and only got home to the dogs quite late and had concussion so literally managed to feed them and give them a cuddle and that was it.

The other time was when I was incapacitated by the worst migraine I have ever had..I spent three days barely able to function before being taken to hospital and sorted out.. so what I'm saying is...a person can manage several dogs and a number of other animals...yes it takes time and attention and commitment, it's exhausting and brilliant fun and can't be any harder than raising a house full of kids which millions of people do....

 

[blissed4ever]

Hi I have 3 dogs currently. The old boy, now 11, was sold as a Lab/Collie cross but he looks like he's got some whippet or greyhound in there as well, he's my dog and is my companion and protector. The bitch is a working cocker spaniel who works with my husband as a gun dog and does therapy work with me through Pets as Therapy, she's 5 years old and we got her when the previous gun/therapy dog retired from shooting. The new pup, now 12 weeks, is a beddy/whippet/greyhound lurcher and will be my dog and I hope to take him rabbitting and he will also be a companion for me.

I've previously had a shetland sheepdog, a rescued mongrel - flatcoat cross, and a springer/collie cross who was my husband's gun dog and a therapy dog. Some came because I liked the look of them and we gelled, others because I enjoy a challenge. Each has had good and bad points - bad points include excessive shedding! The dogs have all lived in the house and have slept in my bedroom - started when living on my own in London when I wanted the dog as protection.

We have no other dependants living at home and I have two horses who live out and aren't ridden; the dogs come with me to see the horses and after I've fed etc. we go and have a walk twice a day. I don't work so am around most of the day to be with the dogs. My husband works at present but will be retiring soon. He helps with the animals at weekends. I do all the shopping for the dogs and most of the grooming, feeding etc

I found going from 2 to 3 dogs when we got the cocker very hard work as she is a bit of a handful. The lurcher pup is very easy in comparison and the transition from 2 dogs to 3 dogs has been easier this time although the cocker is still trying to kill the pup. Cost is a different matter, hound collars, coats etc don't come cheap!

I've loved and enjoyed all my dogs and can't imagine life without a dog or two or three in the house.

 

[dabroad]

Just the two but will be getting more.... just can't resist i think 4 is a nice number xxx

 

[Esty]

We've got two whippet brothers, now aged 16 months. I've finally got my OH speaking in terms of WHEN we get another, not IF which is a major achievement :thumbsup: It all depends on my work, really, because I wouldn't work full time whilst having dogs. At the moment I do part time lecturing which fits in brilliantly, and am doing exam marking in the summer - if I can make a career out of that instead of returning to teaching then we will get an older rescue whippet or greyhound girl next year when our two have settled down a bit. I think for practical reasons (holidays, insurance costs, fitting them in the car etc) three would be our limit.

I get the rest of my 'dog fix' by doing voluntary greyhound walking for our local Retired Greyhound Trust.

 

[JAX]

Ive 8 all Whippie and all but I related ,

The reason I have so many?

Cos even if they dont `make the grade `iin the show ring I love them too much to part .

Id love a rough coat lurcher and a racing geyhound ( my first love) , but really dont have room

They are all in when Im home and 6 out in central heated double glazed kennles when Im not

 

[hoppingsheep]

One just departed, not to be replaced,

A new face coming soon,

New rabbits will be chased!