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LordHaveMurci

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12,034 posts

168 months

Sunday 27th October 2019
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Anybody got any experience of adopting ex breeding dogs?

We are interested in a 2yr old terrier who we are told is very frightened & subdued but showing no aggression.

We currently have a 3.5yr old rescue dog but he came from a home so probably not such a big project?


moorx

3,480 posts

113 months

Sunday 27th October 2019
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Yes, Rosie our cocker spaniel is an ex-puppy farm breeding bh. Is there anything in particular you wanted to know?

LordHaveMurci

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168 months

Sunday 27th October 2019
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moorx said:
Yes, Rosie our cocker spaniel is an ex-puppy farm breeding bh. Is there anything in particular you wanted to know?
Is it a big job taking one on? No problem spending time getting the dog to trust us & understand she's now safe & loved but just wondering how reactive she's likely to be to, well everything potentially?

moorx

3,480 posts

113 months

Sunday 27th October 2019
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LordHaveMurci said:
Is it a big job taking one on? No problem spending time getting the dog to trust us & understand she's now safe & loved but just wondering how reactive she's likely to be to, well everything potentially?
Every one is unique, of course, so it wouldn't be very useful for me to make generalisations. I can only tell you our experience with Rosie.

In terms of health issues, she had an inguinal hernia, which was probably why they stopped breeding from her relatively young (she was about 3 years old). And she had very sore/sensitive eyes, which we think was probably from being kept in the dark. But the main issues were behavioural - she didn't know how to walk on a lead and was scared of going outside and was very nervous of humans. When we first started walking her outside, she didn't like 'open spaces' - she wanted to stay close to either the house or to fences/walls/hedges. We had to use a harness for her (and a very secure one) because she backed out of one harness - fortunately, she just headed for the house. Rosie would have really struggled if we hadn't had other dogs for her to gain confidence from. She was very 'shut down' for quite a while, and felt safest in her crate. She still has her 'quirks' - she doesn't like you standing over her/being picked up, but is happy to approach and climb on your lap if you're sitting down.

All this sounds bad, but she is actually one of the most rewarding rescue dogs I have ever owned, because the little steps were so significant and so nice to see. Her first proper walk (ie not in our fields) was lovely! Two years on, you wouldn't really guess her background, and she is much braver/more normal/better with people, even strangers.

This is the rescue we got Rosie from, and their advice - the vast majority of their dogs are ex-breeding dogs, so they are very experienced:

https://www.manytearsrescue.org/adoption_advice.ph...



Edited by moorx on Sunday 27th October 22:19

LordHaveMurci

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12,034 posts

168 months

Monday 28th October 2019
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moorx said:
This is the rescue we got Rosie from, and their advice - the vast majority of their dogs are ex-breeding dogs, so they are very experienced:

https://www.manytearsrescue.org/adoption_advice.ph...

Edited by moorx on Sunday 27th October 22:19
Thanks, this little girl is from Many Tears.

Waiting for a call Re: Home Check then all going well we could be bringing her home in a week - eek!

HTP99

22,443 posts

139 months

Monday 28th October 2019
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My daughter recently took on a 2yo Pug, it was the intention to solely use her for breeding however the "breeder" couldn't get her to become pregnant and she eventually suffered a rather bad prolapse.

She was just dumped at the vet and left there when they were told that she would have to be spayed so therefore wouldn't be able to be used for breeding.

She spent the first 2 years of her life outside in a cage with zero love and affection, she was initially quite shy but she is lovely, given her crap start to her life, she is needy and craves attention, still a bit shy and very quiet but she gets on fine with my daughters other Pug and has done from day one.

They are actually back at the vets today for another operation as her prolapse hasn't gone back in fully, she currently looks a bit like a baboon.

Autopilot

1,298 posts

183 months

Monday 28th October 2019
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As Moorx said, each dog is unique so there's no hard and fast rules about how the dog may be and how she will adapt.

I have a rescue who was in a VERY sorry state when she arrived from Serbia. Nobody really knows her story but was found by some bins in a back street. She weighed in under 14kgs which for her breed is under half of what she should be. She's had broken legs / pelvis, a very badly docked tail and has an ear missing.

I'd say she was around 18 months old and by looking at her underside, I'd say has had at least 1 litter, probably more. Despite the war wounds, she's a pretty thing so wouldn't be surprised if the ear and tail were the end result of a botched crop and dock and that she'd been used for breeding and ended up on the streets.

She was an absolute mess so didn't really know to expect to be honest. She arrived from Serbia and was driven to my home. The other dog was put outside (she arrived late so doing a controlled meet and greet was out the question) and she just came trotting in happy as anything and very trusting of humans. She was given a bath (she absolutely stank and was covered in most things!) and introduced to the other dog. He wasn't interested but she just wanted to lick his face.

As it was late, the dogs were separated for the night and she had human company for the night and spent the entire time snuggled up, probably feeling safe for the first time in a long time. She was a proper RSPCA advert dog and I mean a real mess. Despite not really knowing her story, a few bits have been pieced together and has undoubtedly had a really crappy life and been bred from. Anybody who meets her is amazed what a happy thing she is and how much she loves humans. She's been around new born babies, toddlers, young children and she genuinely does love everybody! There's been no problems with her at all. I'll post a pic in a bit!

moorx

3,480 posts

113 months

Monday 28th October 2019
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LordHaveMurci said:
moorx said:
This is the rescue we got Rosie from, and their advice - the vast majority of their dogs are ex-breeding dogs, so they are very experienced:

https://www.manytearsrescue.org/adoption_advice.ph...

Edited by moorx on Sunday 27th October 22:19
Thanks, this little girl is from Many Tears.

Waiting for a call Re: Home Check then all going well we could be bringing her home in a week - eek!
Oh, good for you - we have two dogs from them (Rosie and Max, a saluki/springer x) and my mum and dad had one too. We are not too far from MT, is she still there or in a foster home? Good luck with everything smile

LordHaveMurci

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12,034 posts

168 months

Monday 28th October 2019
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moorx said:
Oh, good for you - we have two dogs from them (Rosie and Max, a saluki/springer x) and my mum and dad had one too. We are not too far from MT, is she still there or in a foster home? Good luck with everything smile
She went to a foster home yesterday lunchtime, about 1.5hrs from us so not too bad. Llanelli is over 3hrs each way for us.

Thank you, will update once we have progressed smile

LordHaveMurci

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168 months

Wednesday 30th October 2019
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We were sent a short video of her last night, it looked like she was drugged, her eyes were almost lifeless & she didn't know how to react to human kindness.

Some people are utter s.

garythesign

2,056 posts

87 months

Wednesday 30th October 2019
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LordHaveMurci said:
We were sent a short video of her last night, it looked like she was drugged, her eyes were almost lifeless & she didn't know how to react to human kindness.

Some people are utter s.
Having read a lot of your posts she will be coming to the right place.

Our first was a rescue. Time and love is a great healer.

Don’t forget the photos

LordHaveMurci

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168 months

Wednesday 30th October 2019
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garythesign said:
Having read a lot of your posts she will be coming to the right place.

Our first was a rescue. Time and love is a great healer.

Don’t forget the photos
Thanks Gary. We weren't looking for an ex breeding dog, just another rescue but she came up & looks so sweet.

I'm not going to lie, it is a daunting thought taking her on but knowing weeks/months down the line she'll be happy & settled is worth it.


anonymous-user

53 months

Wednesday 30th October 2019
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I'd never heard of that charity so I'm glad I popped into this thread as we're planning on adopting a rescue dog in the next 6 months once all our renovation work is done.

LordHaveMurci

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168 months

Wednesday 30th October 2019
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garyhun said:
I'd never heard of that charity so I'm glad I popped into this thread as we're planning on adopting a rescue dog in the next 6 months once all our renovation work is done.
Good luck with your search!

We have been scanning rescues within 100mls or so for weeks now & not had any luck, MTAR seem to get a lot of dogs, many ex breeding but mostly in Llanelli which is quite far from us.

moorx

3,480 posts

113 months

Wednesday 30th October 2019
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LordHaveMurci said:
garyhun said:
I'd never heard of that charity so I'm glad I popped into this thread as we're planning on adopting a rescue dog in the next 6 months once all our renovation work is done.
Good luck with your search!

We have been scanning rescues within 100mls or so for weeks now & not had any luck, MTAR seem to get a lot of dogs, many ex breeding but mostly in Llanelli which is quite far from us.
Yes, most of the dogs are in Wales, but they do also use quite a lot of foster homes throughout the UK.

anonymous-user

53 months

Wednesday 30th October 2019
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moorx said:
LordHaveMurci said:
garyhun said:
I'd never heard of that charity so I'm glad I popped into this thread as we're planning on adopting a rescue dog in the next 6 months once all our renovation work is done.
Good luck with your search!

We have been scanning rescues within 100mls or so for weeks now & not had any luck, MTAR seem to get a lot of dogs, many ex breeding but mostly in Llanelli which is quite far from us.
Yes, most of the dogs are in Wales, but they do also use quite a lot of foster homes throughout the UK.
I’m in York but don’t mind some travelling to help a four legged friend in need of a loving home.

Who me ?

7,455 posts

211 months

Wednesday 30th October 2019
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LordHaveMurci said:
garythesign said:
Having read a lot of your posts she will be coming to the right place.

Our first was a rescue. Time and love is a great healer.

Don’t forget the photos
Thanks Gary. We weren't looking for an ex breeding dog, just another rescue but she came up & looks so sweet.

I'm not going to lie, it is a daunting thought taking her on but knowing weeks/months down the line she'll be happy & settled is worth it.

OP- th dog is a WESTIE,which is really my favourite breed in drag-a White CAIRN terrier. They are a very resilient breed, which respond to LOVE. I know- I rescued a lost lady Cairn(wheaten, almost white) six years ago. She was phased out, and for a lot of her life could not stand being held outside a supermarket. All the breed want ,after rescue is love and a loving home. IMHO- you are a lucky person having been given the chance to get one of this breed back into be a social dog. Enjoy, thelove that this little lass will give as she learns to love and trust you. I've been there ,even more so as mine was abandoned, but they soon know where love comes from, and like Highlanders are loyal to those they love.
I lost our little lass
a few months ago , and was head hunted by by our present one

She's timid and fearful of folks, but loves us and our challenge is to get her to trust folks we say are OK.

Edited by Who me ? on Wednesday 30th October 23:01

LordHaveMurci

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168 months

Thursday 31st October 2019
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Thanks Who me?

We had a Westie from a pup until we lost him at only 11 a few months ago so we’re familiar with their qualities. We were also considering a Cairn this time.

Yours looks lovely.

undred orse

964 posts

195 months

Thursday 31st October 2019
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We had our rescue from Many Tears about 11 years ago. He is a cross pug/JR and is still with us,just.

They have a lot of ex breeding dogs which often get fostered away from the centre.

We met our dog at the centre but couldn't take him immediately for various reasons. By the time we could he'd gone to a foster in Plymouth and been placed only to return to the foster a few weeks later due to a health issue on the part of the adopter. As soon as I saw he was back I reserved him and travelled to Plymouth to get him - 200 miles each way instead of a few miles to the Many Tears centre. Best journey I ever took.

We had Alf when he was about 6months to a year or so and he has been a wonderful dog. He is failing now and has health issues - diabetes - but still loves his walks, toys and having a fuss made. We were told he'd been with travellers and had a few homes but despite an unsettled start he progressed quickly.



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Edited by undred orse on Thursday 31st October 09:47

moorx

3,480 posts

113 months

Thursday 31st October 2019
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undred orse said:
We had our rescue from Many Tears about 11 years ago. He is a cross pug/JR and is still with us,just.

They have a lot of ex breeding dogs which often get fostered away from the centre.

We met our dog at the centre but couldn't take him immediately for various reasons. By the time we could he'd gone to a foster in Plymouth and been placed only to return to the foster a few weeks later due to a health issue on the part of the adopter. As soon as I saw he was back I reserved him and travelled to Plymouth to get him - 200 miles each way instead of a few miles to the Many Tears centre. Best journey I ever took.

We had Alf when he was about 6months to a year or so and he has been a wonderful dog. He is failing now and has health issues - diabetes - but still loves his walks, toys and having a fuss made. We were told he'd been with travellers and had a few homes but despite an unsettled start he progressed quickly.



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Edited by undred orse on Thursday 31st October 09:47
Lovely story, thanks for sharing smile