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Bit · 09-04-2010, 06:15 PM

That's not contrary to me, Sue! I agree with you about larger dogs; I was just going by what Pearls said, that she wants a small dog for her mom. I personally think an older rescue would be a wonderful idea and I also was thinking a medium size dog might work--but I don't know her mom and what issues (flea meds? food costs? physical strength when handling a leash?) might make a smaller dog more appropriate.

Pearls, hon, I don't know the Westie breed well enough to know about temperament and energy levels, but I do know cocker spaniels and I was actually debating whether to recommend one for your mom when I posted the first time. I didn't because of the size, but yanno, my Mandy was NEVER incontinent; I got her when she was two and she was exactly as you describe--all the adoration and energy of a lab in 1/4 the size. She was smarter than a lab, too, the smartest dog I ever had.

For smallish dogs and incontinence, there's always the Wizdog option. http://www.wizdog.com/ I want one more than I can say for the iced-in days of winter! But truly, if we couldn't have resolved Lady's incontinence issues, I would have gotten one for everyday use. Her pattern of going by the door told me that she was trying to get outside and just couldn't--and I bet cockers are the same way.

Reincarnation and do-overs are good! My Mandy and my Pooka both came back, so if dogs and cats can, why can't we?

09-04-2010, 06:15 PM	#12
Bit Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stonefemme Relationship Status: married to Gryph Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,177 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,126 Thanked 3,770 Times in 1,264 Posts Rep Power: 10778870	That's not contrary to me, Sue! I agree with you about larger dogs; I was just going by what Pearls said, that she wants a small dog for her mom. I personally think an older rescue would be a wonderful idea and I also was thinking a medium size dog might work--but I don't know her mom and what issues (flea meds? food costs? physical strength when handling a leash?) might make a smaller dog more appropriate. Pearls, hon, I don't know the Westie breed well enough to know about temperament and energy levels, but I do know cocker spaniels and I was actually debating whether to recommend one for your mom when I posted the first time. I didn't because of the size, but yanno, my Mandy was NEVER incontinent; I got her when she was two and she was exactly as you describe--all the adoration and energy of a lab in 1/4 the size. She was smarter than a lab, too, the smartest dog I ever had. For smallish dogs and incontinence, there's always the Wizdog option. http://www.wizdog.com/ I want one more than I can say for the iced-in days of winter! But truly, if we couldn't have resolved Lady's incontinence issues, I would have gotten one for everyday use. Her pattern of going by the door told me that she was trying to get outside and just couldn't--and I bet cockers are the same way. Reincarnation and do-overs are good! My Mandy and my Pooka both came back, so if dogs and cats can, why can't we?