First dog incoming.. What do we need?
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ehonda said:
bexVN said:
No thanks, I was replying to Bakerstreet's post not yours, shouldn't have included your 'amusing' post.
Can't decide whether or not your post is a bit shirty, don't want a row, so I'll just say; If it is, it's a bit unnecessary really.
.I didn't get the need for the parott comment though as it didn't apply. It wasn't meant to be shirty just clarifyingthelittleegg said:
I only recently discovered that Pugs and French Bulldogs are also £2-3k each, I was quite shocked. I think all of these breeds which require either artificial insemination, caesarian births or both have a huge premium.
They both dogs of the moment, resulting in silly prices and greedy breeders. I can only agree with most of the advice on here, listen to it all and take your time. Find the right breed/cross breed, dont choose a dog on how it looks choose it on how it'll fit with your life style, I rushed into getting our first pup, as much as I adore him I shouldnt have been so naive when finding him. Trust me when I say it is the most heartbreaking thing I've had to go through finding out he had serious health issues at 4 months old. We now see the horrors of puppy farming and 'greedy breeders' every week as part of a breed specific rescue, it's disgusting what some of these poor animals go through, currently in foster are 2 dogs found dumped, both are needing eyes to be amputated after being left with infections.
When we get him a sister I will be checking and triple checking everything possible with our eyes fully open to everything.
Good luck, it'll be worth it when you have the perfect pup, I know it all sounds doom and gloom but it's amazing and so rewarding.
Justin,
You need a dog that is easy to handle and can live with you on a day to day basis, a dodgy cross is definitely not a good idea so you need to look at smallish, good overall temperament for your first 4 legged friend
Suggestion would be a terrier of some form or a dog along those lines.
We had a Snorkie for over 14 years, she unfortunately passed away just over 3 weeks ago
bossy little so and so, she was a rescue but she never growled at a person or bit anyone, her temperament was fantastic and she wasn't too much hard work and totally loveable
Her successor is a Miniature Schnauzer, again looking at a dog that will have a really good temperament, friendly to both people and other dogs, still be able to bark at strangers and not be too much of a handful, though you may end up sharing your bed with one if they are given the opportunity!!
Rescue dogs can still make excellent companions, some can be hard work but as Lucky proved to us, they can also be loving, that doesn't mean they don't have issues, she still hated going out in the rain due to being tied up outside and left under an overflowing drain, but that was about it, oh and she was a bit manic as a youngster, once she settled she was perfect
Also remember that puppies are all adorable, its what they grow into that you need to worry about!
and do your homework on any breed you go for, some if not all pedigree dogs can suffer from ailments, for Mini Schnauzers it is the eyes so they need checking, a good breeder will do this for you before collecting them, there are other issues but some of these wont pop up till later on in their lives (Addisons for Lucky but this made her more susceptible to pancreatitis which was one of the combination of issues that caused her demise ).
Good luck on your search
You need a dog that is easy to handle and can live with you on a day to day basis, a dodgy cross is definitely not a good idea so you need to look at smallish, good overall temperament for your first 4 legged friend
Suggestion would be a terrier of some form or a dog along those lines.
We had a Snorkie for over 14 years, she unfortunately passed away just over 3 weeks ago
bossy little so and so, she was a rescue but she never growled at a person or bit anyone, her temperament was fantastic and she wasn't too much hard work and totally loveable Her successor is a Miniature Schnauzer, again looking at a dog that will have a really good temperament, friendly to both people and other dogs, still be able to bark at strangers and not be too much of a handful, though you may end up sharing your bed with one if they are given the opportunity!!
Rescue dogs can still make excellent companions, some can be hard work but as Lucky proved to us, they can also be loving, that doesn't mean they don't have issues, she still hated going out in the rain due to being tied up outside and left under an overflowing drain, but that was about it, oh and she was a bit manic as a youngster, once she settled she was perfect
Also remember that puppies are all adorable, its what they grow into that you need to worry about!
and do your homework on any breed you go for, some if not all pedigree dogs can suffer from ailments, for Mini Schnauzers it is the eyes so they need checking, a good breeder will do this for you before collecting them, there are other issues but some of these wont pop up till later on in their lives (Addisons for Lucky but this made her more susceptible to pancreatitis which was one of the combination of issues that caused her demise ).Good luck on your search
Edited by tonyb1968 on Saturday 21st November 09:53
CaptainMorgan said:
dont choose a dog on how it looks choose it on how it'll fit with your life style,
Think this is first time this has been mentioned and it is bang on the right thing to do. We did that and we do have the odd issues but for the most part I think we made the right choice.
£2500 for a non de script cross bred. . A mate of mine paid 1.5K for a cocker poo. I mean, wtf!
I know the sire of this pub has been health tested and clear and the pedigree is excellent. All yours for a whopping £600. Seems cheap compared to some designer cross breed.
http://gundogsdirect.co.uk/gundogs-for-sale/Gold-c...
I know the sire of this pub has been health tested and clear and the pedigree is excellent. All yours for a whopping £600. Seems cheap compared to some designer cross breed.
http://gundogsdirect.co.uk/gundogs-for-sale/Gold-c...
Got to say I don't really get the desire for a designer mongrel either.
There are some great dogs popping up daily on the various rescue sites, many are young too, it's not just older dogs that need re-homing.
Currently I have updates on my Facebook page from the German Shepherd, Whippet, Black Retriever Cross, Jack Russell and Border Collie rescue pages.
You might want to consider giving a home to a rescue dog. There are so many available that you'd be spoiled for choice. Assuming you can meet the adoption requirements of course.
There are some great dogs popping up daily on the various rescue sites, many are young too, it's not just older dogs that need re-homing.
Currently I have updates on my Facebook page from the German Shepherd, Whippet, Black Retriever Cross, Jack Russell and Border Collie rescue pages.
You might want to consider giving a home to a rescue dog. There are so many available that you'd be spoiled for choice. Assuming you can meet the adoption requirements of course.
justin220 said:
All,
Once again thanks for all the help. I have decided to pull out of the 'arrangement'. I am extremely glad I posted this topic now, as I was Swithering whether I should or not.
I think we will re assess and probably look closer into a rescue dog early next year instead.
Good call. Takes guts to do an about turn on something as life changing as a dog. Once again thanks for all the help. I have decided to pull out of the 'arrangement'. I am extremely glad I posted this topic now, as I was Swithering whether I should or not.
I think we will re assess and probably look closer into a rescue dog early next year instead.
Once you find a suitable breed, there are plenty of breed specific rescue centers out there.
I'm biased, but I recommend you look into retired racing greyhounds
pidsy said:
we've got a homecheck today from a rescue centre for Lou's new friend.
get looking around OP - plenty of needy dogs out there.
Hope all goes well get looking around OP - plenty of needy dogs out there.
Our second rescue horse arrives tomorrow and three of our four dogs are rescues - and to the OP, just because they have found their way into rescue, doesn't mean they won't fit perfectly into your home! Another vote here for a greyhound as a first dog - they make brilliant loving yet undemanding companions
and sadly there are plenty to choose from....
justin220 said:
All,
Once again thanks for all the help. I have decided to pull out of the 'arrangement'. I am extremely glad I posted this topic now, as I was Swithering whether I should or not.
I think we will re assess and probably look closer into a rescue dog early next year instead.
Once again thanks for all the help. I have decided to pull out of the 'arrangement'. I am extremely glad I posted this topic now, as I was Swithering whether I should or not.
I think we will re assess and probably look closer into a rescue dog early next year instead.
No doubt you will find a lovely dog.
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