Well just say that all dogs cost money lol. I'm ready for the responsibility though. My sister in law has 2 dogs and I just love them!!
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Well just say that all dogs cost money lol. I'm ready for the responsibility though. My sister in law has 2 dogs and I just love them!!
I saw this special one time where they were crossing two different types of pugs to get a real super pug I guess and the poor dogs could barely breathe.It was awful.They just destroyed these dogs they had created.You would think there would be more regulation.Quote:
Originally Posted by shazamataz
Don't forget to look at no kill shelters in your area. There are a lot in my neck of the woods, many actually have breed specific dogs. They don't usually have puppies, unless they took in a female that was pregnant when she arrived, but it's another option.Quote:
Originally Posted by HotPotato2009
No kill shelters are usually run out of people's homes, many times the only charge to adopt one of their dogs is to pay for the upkeep costs (shots, food, fixing, etc) they are non profit organizations and do it just for the love of dogs that would otherwise be put to sleep.
Smaller dogs are great but be sure not to pick one just based on how they look. Some smaller dogs require a lot of training, walking, etc. it depends on the breed. Always make sure to pick a dog that matches your energy level and lifestyle, otherwise one of you won't be happy.
There is a "meet your match" questionnaire on the Edmonton Humane Society webpage. I tried to post the link but it wouldn't let me. :(
Here's the link to the Edmonton Humane Society webpage, just go to adoptions and find the questionnaire, it will tell you what kind of dog is best suited for your lifestyle.
Edmonton Humane Society | SPCA in Edmonton, Alberta | Adoptable Animals
Wow, that's just awful.Quote:
Originally Posted by artlady
There are supposedly "standards" they are bred to but some people just take it too far.
A "short nose" doesn't mean "unable to breathe" :rolleyes:
When you buy a pet from a pet store you have made a purchase.Quote:
Originally Posted by HotPotato2009
When you adopt a pet you have made a rescue. You have laterally saved that animals life.
I lost my beloved Toby after 16 years and it damm near put me down. He was more then just a little Maltese dog. He was my best friend and constant companion. Those of you who live alone know exactly what I'm talking about.
6 months later I saw Bandits picture in the paper. Bandit had been turned in bby 4 families and was about to be termed "unadaptable". This means that he was very close to being "put down".
He looked so alone and forlorn I just had to reach out to him. I was warned that he was a bitter and a runner and 2 nights later he lived up to his reputation and bite me, and drew blood, as I was removing a sand spur from his paw.
We had a few "lively discussions" about just who was going to be "The Alpha Dog" in my house. That was 5 years ago and now Bandit has morphed from a bitter and a runner into a big kisser and a snuggler. He's a happy and contented dog who's found hinself a "forever home". I believe that everyone that lives alone should have a pet to love and get that love returned. I also believe that there are no "bad dogs" just bad masters.
I'll leave you with this thought.
Adopting a pet won't change the world but it will certainly change the world for the pet that you adopt.
Thanks for listening to my story! Tom
Bandit is a cutie Speedball. :)
What a touching story,and it is so very true there are no bad dogs just bad masters! Sounds you like you found your perfect match.Quote:
Originally Posted by speedball1
Bandit is a cutie!
Altenwig I got the website but I can't find the "meet you match" part. Where exactly do I have to go to find that?
Never mind, I found it lol. Silly me!
Go to "Animals" then "Adoptions" then "meet your match" there is a blue link that says "Print meet your match survey"
I tried to do it but I have no ink left in my printer. :( It also wouldn't let me copy the link.
Let me know how it goes. If it doesn't work for you I'll find one that does. :)
Well thank you very much. I found it, but I have another question for you... I live in PA... is this animal shelter your talking about in my area? I don't know where this place is located and I'm not sure if the animal shelter in my area does the "meet you match" thing but I will ask them anyway.
It's in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, so no, it's not near you, but the questionnaire can still help. It will give you a color code so you can find out what types of dogs are best suited for you.Quote:
Originally Posted by HotPotato2009
The Edmonton Humane society doesn't have a lot of dogs currently in their care (thank God) but it will still give you an idea.
Let me see if I can find a more open questionnaire, one that will be breed specific. ;)
Try this one. It's short, sweet but does ask some important questions.
Breed Selector, Dog Search, Puppy Survey, Puppy Test, Test to find the right dog, Breed Quiz
Ok thank you. I'm try it now and then I will let you know how it goes.
Sounds good. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by HotPotato2009
Ok here's the deal lol :) I'm trying to narrow my search so could you tell me the difference between a hybrid dog and a purebrid dog?? :confused:
From my understanding, a hybrid is a mix, or a designer dog, a purebred is well, a pure bred dog, no other breed mixed in.Quote:
Originally Posted by HotPotato2009
I'd search for a hybrid because that's what you'll likely find in the shelters. :)
Ok I'm going to try it again and let you know what I find :D If you care at all :rolleyes:
Ok I got 76 results!
Did you take a look at them?Quote:
Originally Posted by HotPotato2009
I think you can click on them, see a picture of the breed and then see some info on it.
You have a lot of matches to look at. :eek:
Yea I'm looking at them. Yeah its really a lot of matches. Makes the decision so hard because a lot of them are so cute :( There's got to be a way I can shorten it just a little bit more. SO far I'm loving the yorktese, yorkipoo, yorkinese and the york russell
What does it mean when they ask you if you want a dog that is good for allerhy sufferers?
I think you mean allergy sufferers. Some people are allergic to the dander in the dogs hair and therefore need a low shedding dog. There are dogs that are are hypoallergenic. Which means that they normally don't shed. A good small breed for an example is a Bichon Frise. When they ask this they are basically asking if you need a hyperallergenic(hope I spelled that right :) dog.Quote:
Originally Posted by HotPotato2009
Oh OK. Well you guys I found which puppy I want to get... a YorkiPoo... what do you think?
You would have to actually go see the puppy and learn it's personality.Quote:
Originally Posted by HotPotato2009
Every dog is different.
If you do decide that you like this pup just go and organise a day where you can play with him and get to know him.
He may be too energetic, too timid or just perfect, the only way to know is to meet him!
Yeah I know. I thought the Yorkese was pretty cute too. But the shelter where I would go get the dog from doesn't have the kind of dog that I want :( If worse comes to worse, by the time I get ready to get a puppy from the shelter, if they don't have a Yorki then I will just look around at other puppies that they may have and go from there. I know I'll end up falling in love
That's the bad thing about looking before you are ready to buy.
You can find a dog and fall in love with it only to find it has already been adopted.
It is good to look as well though because it gives you an idea of the dogs that are available.
Just remember, there's plenty of lovable little fluff balls so don't get too disheartened if the one you were after gets adopted.
That's true don't leave your hopes to adop animal, believe in it and you find him surely
Well thank you you guys. You are right. I'm sure I will find something that I like
Hello again!
I've figured out for sure what dog I want now. Im down to 2. A Jack Russell and a Miniature Pinscher (Min Pin). I'm going by the cheapest one that I can find. That's how I'll decide which one I want. Anyway, which dog would you guys choose to be the better dog?? Looking for opinions and/or advice.
To help out a little, Im moving into a one bedroom apartment, no backyard (but I am willing to take lots of doggy walks and runs).
Thanks you guys!
Glad to hear it!:)
I'm sure now that you'll post pictures of you pet, will you? (I know either of Shazamataz or Altenweg will be asking that :p)
Lol yeah I will post up pics once I get one. I should be moving like I said in a couple weeks. But I'm going to start saving up for a dog after I get a washer and a dryer (which shouldn't take long.
I don't know how to post pics??
Click on 'Go Advanced'. Then, scroll a little to 'Attach Files'. Click on 'Manage Attachments'. Click on 'Browse' and then look for the picture which is saved on your computer. Don't forget to click on 'Upload'. Up t six pictures can be put in a post, including smilies.
Buying a pet from a pet store isn't all its cracked up to be. You're buying a puppy that is more than likely inbred. You're paying top dollar for an unpapered dog that has a 95% chance of having expensive and sometimes even fatal health issues. And you're promoting puppy mills by buying one of their puppies.
You can get lucky with looking in the newspaper. Serious breeders do advertise in the paper, but you will be paying good money for a good dog. I'm not big on buying mutts, but some people swear by them. I think too many strange behaviors that are inherent in both breeds come out. For example, labra-doodle and golden-doodle temperaments will appear at different times. Not to say they are bad dogs, but I guess its all in what your looking for.
I strongly believe in rescuing a dog. Anyone can go out and buy a puppy. And a lot of rescues do have puppies, but they also have adult dogs that are already house trained, crate trained and are very well social. It depends on how much time you are willing to spend with the dog (Puppies can't really be left home alone for any large amount of time till at least 6 months old). Also, almost every rescue person will help their adopters out in finding that perfect dog for them.
Hope this helps.
Oh yea... petfinder.com has a huge list of all the different rescues and different breed rescues in your area. It will definitely help you decide what's right for you if you even want to go down the rescue path. You can also talk to these rescues about the breeds you are interested in and see if you are indeed interested in that particular breed.
Here's the site.
Pet adoption: Want a dog or cat? Adopt a pet on Petfinder
And another thing... Jacks aren't suitable for apartments. The dog would drive you nuts. They have too much energy and trust me, a walk around the block isn't enough. Lets not forget when the weather is bad. What are you going to be doing about exercise then?
There are a lot more decisions on picking out a dog other than price. If you look for a cheap dog, then you're going to get what you pay for. Find a dog that is good for your situation, and not how much it is.
But like I stated, go the rescue way. They have a lot of choices.
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Originally Posted by Luv_a_bull098
This is unfair to people who are interested in buying or adopting mixed breeds - I have never seen anything conclusive that cross breeds are more likely to exhibit bad temperaments than pure breeds. I am, of course, totally against breeding "designer" dogs because I simply don't see the point.
It has always been my understanding that AKC breeds tend to carry the temperaments of the breed because, of course, both parents are the same breed and, in theory, have similar temperaments.
Happy to be corrected - do you have a source?
(At one time I was very active in pet rescue and we preached "mutts" - for lack of a better word - because they didn't carry the aggressive genes that AKC dogs often carried on both sides.)
Mutts are just a mixture of different breeds. A lot of mutts are biters because they have too many temperaments in them. I'm not putting down people who would prefer a mutt to a purebred. Every person has their own taste in what they consider a good dog. I, like purebreds. I like to know exactally what I got and what I can expect from them. If you want to "preach mutts' then go for it. I won't.
Did I say I like designer breeds? no. They're just a gimic to get people to spend large amounts on money on papered mutts (I know of some people who get certificates stating their dog is a designer breed, its ridiculous, really).
I currently own a mutt, a pit/rot mix. She does display both temperaments. I trained a couple designer dogs and witnessed both temperaments come out. The owners of these dogs swear to this day that they have witnessed both temperaments. I had two puppies in a class. Both came from the same litter. There were probably several fathers to this litter and there was a huge difference between the two puppies, and I know for a fact that it wasn't nurture, it was nature. In my moms rescue, we are breed specific with GSPs. Every once in awhile we will get a mixed GSP breed and you can definitely see the other half.
There are my facts. I have witnessed them first hand. Want to challenge me some more? Then bring it :) If you want to push the mutt breed dog, then go for it. I, however, will stick to my blue blood.
I did not intend for this to become confrontational.
I wasn't challenging you.
I do know that a Dalmation/Dalmation has a very good chance of being born deaf; that is not the case with a Dalmation/other breed. I will assume it's the same with personality traits.
I investigate a LOT of dog bite cases. Very few are "mutts." The vast majority are AKC's.
I'll leave it to someone else to do the research if anyone cares that much.
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