Jump to content
Login with your Gmail HERE and start posting in seconds! ×

Wanted ..... Pug or a Golden Retriever

bendywire
 Share

Recommended Posts

bendywire Senior Member

bendywire

Posted
Posted

I am based in Bangkok and my family have decided on one of these two dogs. I know I could just go to JJ Market but I just don't trust these sellers. Our other choice is a Boxer but they seem very few and far between here.

To be honest whichever breed of dog we get it will be loved and treated like one of the family. Any help would be most welcome.

wayned Ruby Member

wayned

Posted
Posted

My vote is Golden but you might have guessed from my Avatar, I used to raise them, Absolutely wonderful dogs especially if you have children.

meatboy Ruby Member

meatboy

Posted
Posted

My vote is Golden but you might have guessed from my Avatar, I used to raise them, Absolutely wonderful dogs especially if you have children.

we have a golden living by us or should i say existing.she is left to roam the main rd.from am.to am.and she is so freindly.she has tried on many occasions to make freinds with our boy but as she mixes with soi dogs ect.i am very fearfull of ours picking up something.i would recomend ours but you have to be on 24/7 with them and there is also the care with them as they have a double coat.so take wayned's advice.

Keesters Platinum Member

Keesters

Posted
Posted

That's quite some different choices of dog. About 20kg of difference when they reach adulthood. There is also a huge difference in the amount of exercise needed with the Golden requiring far more. Cost to keep for a Golden would also be considerably higher needing far more food. Median life span is similar.

I've never had a Pug but have owned Golden and Flat-Coated Retrievers and Labradors all of which have been loving family pets, great with kids. The Golden requires the most work as its long hair needs constant brushing. Great fun at the beach and very easy to train. I would think the choice would come down to where you live and your lifestyle. I don't think a Golden would be too happy if locked up in a Condo all day and didn't get a least an hours walk daily with at least once a week trips to the beach for a swim.

  • Like 1
bendywire Senior Member

bendywire

Posted
  • Author
Posted

That's quite some different choices of dog. About 20kg of difference when they reach adulthood. There is also a huge difference in the amount of exercise needed with the Golden requiring far more. Cost to keep for a Golden would also be considerably higher needing far more food. Median life span is similar.

I've never had a Pug but have owned Golden and Flat-Coated Retrievers and Labradors all of which have been loving family pets, great with kids. The Golden requires the most work as its long hair needs constant brushing. Great fun at the beach and very easy to train. I would think the choice would come down to where you live and your lifestyle. I don't think a Golden would be too happy if locked up in a Condo all day and didn't get a least an hours walk daily with at least once a week trips to the beach for a swim.

Yes, I am aware of the difference in size and weight thanks. Having own dogs before such as Yorkshire Terriers to great danes.

My question wasn't one of which one should I get but does anyone know Where other than JJ Market.

I àlso live in a house and not a Condo. Thanks for your replies thus far.

Keesters Platinum Member

Keesters

Posted
Posted

That's quite some different choices of dog. About 20kg of difference when they reach adulthood. There is also a huge difference in the amount of exercise needed with the Golden requiring far more. Cost to keep for a Golden would also be considerably higher needing far more food. Median life span is similar.

I've never had a Pug but have owned Golden and Flat-Coated Retrievers and Labradors all of which have been loving family pets, great with kids. The Golden requires the most work as its long hair needs constant brushing. Great fun at the beach and very easy to train. I would think the choice would come down to where you live and your lifestyle. I don't think a Golden would be too happy if locked up in a Condo all day and didn't get a least an hours walk daily with at least once a week trips to the beach for a swim.

Yes, I am aware of the difference in size and weight thanks. Having own dogs before such as Yorkshire Terriers to great danes.

My question wasn't one of which one should I get but does anyone know Where other than JJ Market.

I àlso live in a house and not a Condo. Thanks for your replies thus far.

And every other reply in this topic was about the choice of dog not where to buy. On that score you seem to be on your own.

ClutchClark Platinum Member

ClutchClark

Posted
Posted

Pug or Golden?

These are two very different breeds with very different temperaments and needs as you are certainly aware given the types of dogs you have owned previously.

Good luck.

bobtailkitten Senior Member

bobtailkitten

Posted
Posted

In reply to someone who said labs need more exercise I disagree with that. I've owned pugs in the past and they can be very high energy when they are young and need a lot of exercise due to their tendancy to put on weight easily, I hate it when people think just because they are small dogs they don't need much exercise because they really do, their weight can really have negative affects on their health due to their short nose. Of course they have shorter legs so don't cover as much distance as a lab would but I would say they need walking just as much and as often. Anyway off topic a bit sorry!

  • Like 2
Nienke Platinum Member

Nienke

Posted
Posted

Watch the Thai Visa ads

There was an ad for a Golden Retriever puppy a couple of days ago... give me a minute and I might be able to find it.......

OK, here it is......

http://classifieds.thaivisa.com/hobbies/pets-and-gardening/high-quality-yellow-labrador-retriever-puppy-ready-for-new-home-298890.html

Thanks Langsuan looks like we have a puppy in our family.

Pics, please. Although, vdo-clips are even nicer. :D

Nienke Platinum Member

Nienke

Posted
Posted

Cuuuuuute!!!


There are some very alert looking dark sparkles in that little head. :D

Thanks for posting these pics. :)

  • Like 1

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.






ASEANNOW

ASEANNOW (formerly Thai Visa) Thailand's oldest and most popular forum for expats and foreigners.

Sign up today and have your say

MORE INFO

POPULAR AREAS

CONTACT US

219/59 Asoke Towers, 15th Floor, Soi Sukhumvit 21, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
(+66) 99 196 1100
[email protected]

×
×
  • Create New...