We are looking at moving to Qatar, we have a cockapoo who needs regular clipping, is it easy to find dog groomers. Are dogs allowed on the beaches and are there many places to walk dogs in Doha?
Thanks
Anxious DOg Owner
My dog was taken and after 5 months I got him back as someone saw his pic on QAWS website and called me and gave him back. I was lucky to get him back, I would not let any good looking dog run loose anywhere especially small dogs their are not many here. Remember the guy who paid 30,000 QR to get his dog back!!
and poodle.... they are a hybrid breed. Google Hybrid Dog Breeds and you will be surprised with what you come up with....
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
The Qataris have a point.....a dog licks its bum then it licks someones mouth, plus that tongue has licked other dogs bums.....mmmmm...delightful stuff, I'll stick to horses atleast they can't reach their bums.....
on the dogs being stolen part too - was nearly a victim of that myself.
JJ, which I could find a blushing smiley, for your kind words.... Mushkora Habibti:-)
Do keep in touch with us, we all have our own secret spots of where we run our dogs and won't mind sharing with serious dog owners.
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
Many Qataris are afraid of dogs plus they believe the dog is unclean because of how it cleans itself with its tongue so they don't want to be touched by a dog. Out of respect its best not to take them where locals are getting their exercise, but a recent notice on this site said the beaches were making dogs die due to poison. Plus, I have known people if they let their dog stray too far from them the dogs get taken, so keep the dog on a leash unless you are on a far off beach. It would be nice if someone posted parks that allowed dogs so far I don't know of any.
Seb1, I understand how you feel, but many Qatari people have dogs and often the big problem is that people are afraid more than offended by dogs.
I brought my dog 3 years ago and, on balance am glad I did. It would have been hard for me to leave him. Both Vets have a good selection of food and accessories and have Western vets. There is also a huge network of animal lovers, keep in touch with people such as Xena and others from QAWS. Xena has helped me many, many times with dog queries! Xena, you're a star!
There is a great groomer called Stephanie, sorry I don't have her number at the moment but will pm it to you when I get it. She is US trained and very professional.
If you fancy a lovely walk, away from people, you can drive to Zikreet beach, perfect for dogs but about 45 min drive from Doha.
Dog walking places are minimil. If you are going to be staying in a compound, you would be able to walk around there.
Cornish is another option, but you get hassled by locals who will tell you that its not allowed, but there are no signs, so I generally ignore them and tell them that my dogs are not bothering them, and until there are signs I will keep walking my dogs there. The best place is from the Emiri Diwan side towards the new Islamic museum. Never in the direction of Sheraton, as there are many more people.
There are a few beaches, but on weekends too many crowds.
Walking through the streets you will be hassled by people driving by, barking at you, or asking how much you will sell your dog for, or generally just harrassing if you are a woman.
Hope this helps.
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
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My dog was taken and after 5 months I got him back as someone saw his pic on QAWS website and called me and gave him back. I was lucky to get him back, I would not let any good looking dog run loose anywhere especially small dogs their are not many here. Remember the guy who paid 30,000 QR to get his dog back!!
and poodle.... they are a hybrid breed. Google Hybrid Dog Breeds and you will be surprised with what you come up with....
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
visit www.qaws.org
Wth is a cockapoo?!!Yikes! Is it something one would find in the Soho area of London, whereby there would be lots of cockapoos.........
You are rearing about the cockapoo who needs regular clipping, according to the forum main topic. Correct me, If I'm wrong.
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The Qataris have a point.....a dog licks its bum then it licks someones mouth, plus that tongue has licked other dogs bums.....mmmmm...delightful stuff, I'll stick to horses atleast they can't reach their bums.....
on the dogs being stolen part too - was nearly a victim of that myself.
JJ, which I could find a blushing smiley, for your kind words.... Mushkora Habibti:-)
Do keep in touch with us, we all have our own secret spots of where we run our dogs and won't mind sharing with serious dog owners.
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
visit www.qaws.org
I shall bear that in mind if and when we relocate.
Many Qataris are afraid of dogs plus they believe the dog is unclean because of how it cleans itself with its tongue so they don't want to be touched by a dog. Out of respect its best not to take them where locals are getting their exercise, but a recent notice on this site said the beaches were making dogs die due to poison. Plus, I have known people if they let their dog stray too far from them the dogs get taken, so keep the dog on a leash unless you are on a far off beach. It would be nice if someone posted parks that allowed dogs so far I don't know of any.
Seb1, I understand how you feel, but many Qatari people have dogs and often the big problem is that people are afraid more than offended by dogs.
I brought my dog 3 years ago and, on balance am glad I did. It would have been hard for me to leave him. Both Vets have a good selection of food and accessories and have Western vets. There is also a huge network of animal lovers, keep in touch with people such as Xena and others from QAWS. Xena has helped me many, many times with dog queries! Xena, you're a star!
Thank you both for your input, I had heard that having a dog in a muslim country would be a problem. That puts me more at easy.
There is a great groomer called Stephanie, sorry I don't have her number at the moment but will pm it to you when I get it. She is US trained and very professional.
If you fancy a lovely walk, away from people, you can drive to Zikreet beach, perfect for dogs but about 45 min drive from Doha.
there are 2 vets that offer the service.
Doha Vets and Qatar Vet Centre
Dog walking places are minimil. If you are going to be staying in a compound, you would be able to walk around there.
Cornish is another option, but you get hassled by locals who will tell you that its not allowed, but there are no signs, so I generally ignore them and tell them that my dogs are not bothering them, and until there are signs I will keep walking my dogs there. The best place is from the Emiri Diwan side towards the new Islamic museum. Never in the direction of Sheraton, as there are many more people.
There are a few beaches, but on weekends too many crowds.
Walking through the streets you will be hassled by people driving by, barking at you, or asking how much you will sell your dog for, or generally just harrassing if you are a woman.
Hope this helps.
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
visit www.qaws.org