Dogs - Where to get?

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Darko92

Original Poster:

283 posts

112 months

Thursday 28th April 2016
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Hi guys,

I think this may be a daft question but I don't have any experience in this area.

I'm looking to get a puppy for my younger sister and I, but the thing is we want either a Pug pup or a Welsh Corgi pup.

The pug is fine, there are plenty on Pets4Homes and Gumtree but I can't find any Corgi's anywhere, apart from one or two sites which look very dodgy.

We've never bought a pet before from an individual (Last cat was bought at a shop years ago)

Can anyone direct me towards something or provide some advice when buying your first pup?

Thank you

Darko92

Original Poster:

283 posts

112 months

Tuesday 17th May 2016
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Hi guys,

Thanks for your inputs. When I posted the thread topic it was literally just a wandering thought. So to the chap who said I am clearly not ready for a dog because I had to ask a question, I would like to tip my hat to you and say sod off.

Anyway,

I've been researching dogs for a week or two now, nowhere near as knowledgeable as I need to be but one thing is certain, I am not looking into Pugs/Corgi's as they are not the dog for me. Yes, I work and my sibling is 16 but my 2 parents/grandparents are home mostly all day. I've since registered with Battersea, Dogs trust and Blue Cross and I am on their alert list for any specific pups that come in.

Most likely going to go for a Rescue Chihuaha/Jack Russel/Shih Tzu.

Cheers for the input - Will not be buying anymore, will definitely be a rescue.

Darko92

Original Poster:

283 posts

112 months

Tuesday 17th May 2016
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Yep, they are happy to look after it. They've had a dog of their own for the best part of 10/15 years and are excited at the prospect. This is why a smaller breed will be ideal for us, as much as I want a Husky too it's just not fair on the dog.

The dog will be a family pet - My sister is staying home for Uni so she won't be going anywhere soon. Plus, our families generally stick together - E.G. Joint family so the dog will have lots of company and attention.

Having said that, I would personally like a pre-trained dog to some extent. So I am looking at 1yr - 4yr old dogs that require rehoming.