Which dogs can be left alone for 10-12 hours (if any)?

[Josquius]

I`d have to say a cat would be more fitting for your lifestyle. Or a set of guinea pigs.

Leaving a dog alone so long sucks. I`ve done it on very rare occasions with mine and she generally isn`t very happy about it, and is dying for the loo.

[Martinus]

Well, other people told me about cats, too, but I kinda dislike cats. I was thinking of something small like a cocker spaniel etc. But I guess it wouldn't work.

[Martinus]

It would make more sense to look around for dog walkers.  Very common in NYC.

Very yuppie.  You could brag to people about it.

I was wrong - I now see where Marti was going with this.

Seriously, I am not as shallow to want a dog as a fashion accessory.

When I was growing up, we always had a dog or two (my parents own a big house with a garden so that was never an issue), and I miss having a dog waiting for me at home when I get back in the evening.

I guess I could like a cat, but they always feel like a poor substitute for a dog to me.

[Razgovory]

Seriously, I am not as shallow to want a dog as a fashion accessory.

Yes, you are.

[Tamas]

Get a cat. Dogs and appartments don't mix.

Yes. You can buy a rare kind of cat and show it off to people.

[11B4V]

It would make more sense to look around for dog walkers.  Very common in NYC.

Very yuppie.  You could brag to people about it.

I was wrong - I now see where Marti was going with this.

I guess I could like a cat, but they always feel like a poor substitute for a dog to me.

Agree with you there

[Octavian]

Get a cat. Dogs and appartments don't mix.

I agree with the Gaul. Also leaving the dog alone for 10-12 hours each day is animal cruelty. Especially in an apartment.

[Razgovory]

Get a cat. Dogs and appartments don't mix.

I agree with the Gaul. Also leaving the dog alone for 10-12 hours each day is animal cruelty. Especially in an apartment.

On the other hand, it would have to spend the other half of the day with Marty.

[CountDeMoney]

Seriously, I am not as shallow to want a dog as a fashion accessory.

Yeah, you are.

[Brazen]

Get fish. They're pretty and gay friendly.

Seriously do not get a dog or even a cat with the amount of time you're about every day. It's cruel. Two cats at a pinch to keep each other company, but if you don't like them meh.

Don't forget to add in long walks before and after work which will be in the dark and probably snow before too long. Besides, you don't seem like the type to want to clean up poop, whether in a litter tray, on the pavement or on your bed.

[CountDeMoney]

I time my departure in the morning to catch the girl across the way walking her dog about 15 minutes before she goes to work.
Don't know her name or anything, but she has a totally bumping body.  Wears those tapered, tight blouse type tops with slacks for work.  Yummy.

[Malthus]

A buddy of my wife's, who owns a rather large house, used to own as pets a colony of gerbils. They had the second floor.

Eventually, he imported a Thai wife, and the gerbils vanished.

[Valmy]

So, I'm thinking of getting a dog but my lifestyle (working 10-12 hours per day) means I may not have enough time for him and would hate to make him suffer. Are there any races of dogs that can stay at the apartment alone for extended periods of time like that without going all sad, depressed and angry?

Nice you are thinking this through.

I think it is a terrible idea.  Dogs are a very high maintenance pet and not suited for the gay lawyer about town.

[Valmy]

Get fish. They're pretty and gay friendly.

There are pets who are gay unfriendly?  A homophobic parrot or something?

[Grey Fox]

I time my departure in the morning to catch the girl across the way walking her dog about 15 minutes before she goes to work.
Don't know her name or anything, but she has a totally bumping body.  Wears those tapered, tight blouse type tops with slacks for work.  Yummy.

God damn it Seedy. She's an animal, you are an aminal lover. You need to get some Animal love with her!