Marriage and the Power of Divorce

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BrutulTM

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Believe it or not, miniature poodles are great dogs. They don't shed and are among the most intelligent breeds. They have just had their reputation ruined people who trim them in bizarre ways and Bugs Bunny cartoons making them look like effete assholes
 
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ToeMissile

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There are some "smaller" breeds of dogs that are actually pretty awesome.

Cocker Spaniels for instance. Great bird hunting dogs, have less dander than many breeds, and barely shed.
I assume it’s directed at all the tiny cat sized dogs. The biggest problem is most people don’t think they need to train them or let them do whatever because they’re “so cute” at not seen as any kind of treat or issue because of the size.

We’ll probably get a dog in the next year or so, wife and kids both want one. The kids (girls 8 and 6) of course want something small and fluffy, not going to happen. The wife wants a big dumb golden retriever, I’m not opposed but don’t want to deal with all the hair. Something in the 50-80 lb range, kinda medium activity level, hair on the shorter side sounds about right.
 

Captain Suave

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We’ll probably get a dog in the next year or so, wife and kids both want one. The kids (girls 8 and 6) of course want something small and fluffy, not going to happen. The wife wants a big dumb golden retriever, I’m not opposed but don’t want to deal with all the hair. Something in the 50-80 lb range, kinda medium activity level, hair on the shorter side sounds about right.

If you end up with the retriever you need to make grooming and cleanup a regular part of your kids' household responsibilities. Not only does that teach important lessons, as a practical matter unless you're thoroughly brushing the dog 2+ times a week and vacuuming similarly your house is going to be a perpetual circus of fur tumblweeds. Ask me how I know.

They're great dogs, though. I'd rather deal with cleanup than a neurotic pet.
 

BrutulTM

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I assume it’s directed at all the tiny cat sized dogs. The biggest problem is most people don’t think they need to train them or let them do whatever because they’re “so cute” at not seen as any kind of treat or issue because of the size.

We’ll probably get a dog in the next year or so, wife and kids both want one. The kids (girls 8 and 6) of course want something small and fluffy, not going to happen. The wife wants a big dumb golden retriever, I’m not opposed but don’t want to deal with all the hair. Something in the 50-80 lb range, kinda medium activity level, hair on the shorter side sounds about right.
Yeah, people treat little dogs like babies so they are generally spoiled as hell but they can be trained like any other dog. The ones I can't take are the pugs and Shih Tzu's. Breeding an animal that can't breath and has eyes that pop out of their head is just demented.

If you end up with the retriever you need to make grooming and cleanup a regular part of your kids' household responsibilities. Not only does that teach important lessons, as a practical matter unless you're thoroughly brushing the dog 2+ times a week and vacuuming similarly your house is going to be a perpetual circus of fur tumblweeds. Ask me how I know.

I had a long haired border collie (not a good dog for kids BTW) for 16 years who just died a few months ago and it's really amazing how much hair comes off of those dogs. Go a couple of weeks without cleaning it up and you can collect a pillow case worth of hair. Just last week I moved the dresser in my bedroom and found a big wad of dog hair.
 
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I'm sure I'd like my own dog just fine but I routinely hate other people's dogs, though they're just a symptom of their shitty owner. I hate incessant barking.
 
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Only small dogs that should ever be owned are corgis.
Mines half corgi half jack Russel terrier. So basically half gay
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I'm sure I'd like my own dog just fine but I routinely hate other people's dogs, though they're just a symptom of their shitty owner. I hate incessant barking.
I love well trained dogs. That's what I grew up with.

Shit people have shit dogs and there's a point when the dog cannot be fixed. The people would always have been shit.
 
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Aldarion

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I'm sure I'd like my own dog just fine but I routinely hate other people's dogs, though they're just a symptom of their shitty owner. I hate incessant barking.
Aside from situations that call for it, a dog barking in your presence - especially directed at you - is an attempt to establish dominance.

Way too many dog owners just go oh cute and let them have dominance.

A good dog doesn't bark it's head off and a good owner doesn't allow it. Incessant barking shouldn't be tolerated, just like rap, and for the same reason.
 
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moonarchia

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Bond with? To me the entire appeal of cats is that they're independent murderous little assholes that dont need no (hu)man.
Yes. That appeal is the bond you form. If there was no bond, you'd kick it out or it would leave on its own when the free food stopped coming. It takes two to form a bond, so the human is part of that equation.
 

Gavinmad

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Yes. That appeal is the bond you form. If there was no bond, you'd kick it out or it would leave on its own when the free food stopped coming. It takes two to form a bond, so the human is part of that equation.
Actually I stole my current cat from some little girl.
 
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