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Buying a dog seems crazy these days
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Etyler2
Your kind of Asshole
Don’t ever buy a dog. I hate breeders.
If you do pay for the insurance for all the problems it’s going to have.
Save a mutt from being put down.
If you do pay for the insurance for all the problems it’s going to have.
Save a mutt from being put down.
Criscfer
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We bought our mini schnauzer from a home breeder a year ago. I think $700? Definitely no papers of any sort, or any of the dumb pyramid scheme required food that some of these breeders require. She’s healthy, has no crate anxiety, and goes absolutely nuts over people and other dogs.
We went to a breeder instead of a rescue specifically because of how pervasive anxiety is in small dogs. We were afraid of a small dog that had already not worked for someone else. We wanted small because we travel with her in the car and the rv regularly, and wanted her to fit in the SxS with us.
Maybe **** reasons, but it worked out really well for us.
We went to a breeder instead of a rescue specifically because of how pervasive anxiety is in small dogs. We were afraid of a small dog that had already not worked for someone else. We wanted small because we travel with her in the car and the rv regularly, and wanted her to fit in the SxS with us.
Maybe **** reasons, but it worked out really well for us.
RusM
Amateur Viking
Out of all the rat dogs in old peoples houses when I was an EMT, those were consistently coolest.To everyone saying get a rescue / free dog I know, Waffles was a free mutt and is freaking awesome. I love rescue dogs, mixed breeds, best dogs ever.
This is going to be my last dog, I want a small dog I can travel with, bring with me in a bag, that kind of thing.
This is what I want
planefixer
Global Warmer
My Dutch/Mal was $600 - the most I've paid for any kind of pet.- and my Husky/Aussie cattle dog was $100. No way I'll pay $1K or more for a pet when so many can/need to be adopted for much less $$. Another thing I've noticed with purebred animals is that they seem to have more health issues.
I've never used a breeder and don't ever plan on it.
I've never used a breeder and don't ever plan on it.
Rerock
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That's why I went with a morkie; I fly a good bit so he can go on the plane with me, fits on the back seat of my motorcycle, and is cute so when I take him places that 'don't allow dogs' no one cares.
The not shedding and drooling aspect is really nice too.
I looked for rescue places but good luck unless you're willing to wait years, so ended up finding a breeder. I didn't have to do those crazy interviews and only paid a few hundred.
crispins
"With all due respect"
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that is how I feel as well, I want a small dog I can easily travel with.
I also do not want a dog that perhaps had a bad life and ended up in a shelter.
While I would love to rescue every dog in every shelter, that isn't what this is about I want a little dog I can have with me wherever I go.
I don't currently have a dog. But the best upland bird and waterfowl dogs i have ever hunted with are all lab mutt free dogs. I know a lot of guys with high dollar pointers and retrievers and they are great dogs but those 2 lab mutts my buddies have will out preform those high dollar dogs in the real world. My dad's friend upland bird hunts with a full-size poodle he got from the shelter. That dog just works. My co-worker has a $3000 pointer. Will get on point and flush. Will run and point at the dead bird. But won't put a bird in its mouth. If the bird is still flapping it will run away.Man, there are so many dogs looking down the barrel of euthanasia....WTF would you even talk to a breeder?!?
If you're deaf, or a DEA cop, or hunt ducks, sure, but for a companion?!?
crispins
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I am completely going to be one of those people that has a little dog in a bag. I know it is wrong, but I guess it doesn't matter to me and the dog will be so cute that most people won't care.
And if I was ever asked to leave anywhere of course I would without any grumblings from me.
I am trying to figure out how to send the deposit, she wants electric payment and I don't have any of that stuff
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Rerock
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I'm not sure about going as far as the bag, but I get what you're saying.
Of all the places I've ever taken my little mutt, only one place has asked me to get him out (Target); "oh okay, no worries" and put him in the car. I don't take him in the grocery store; I leave him in the car. Though then he jumps out the car window and runs in the grocery store looking for me. lol
In your shoes, I'd take the power position and tell her I'm not filling out that questionnaire. Bottom line, all she looking for is evidence that it's going to a good home; which is reasonable. However, you can accomplish that by simply pulling up to her house in your brand new Corvette to pick out the dog from the litter and give her the deposit; the car itself is evidence enough that you're not some broke-ass trailer park. During the course of conversation mention you are a successful business owner in the process of buying lakefront acreage to build a McMansion, and just want a little dog that you can spoil the hell out of. I mean seriously; she gonna make Elon Musk or Bezos fill that **** out? Think they'd put up with that? I highly doubt it, and you shouldn't either.
KungFooMASTA
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E. Spengler
axjwhlr
Rock God
I've never bought a dog. Too many at the pound looking for a good home. This one came home last year, some kind of dachshund/Chihuahua mix, long body and short legs. She's awesome.
Lee
Guild of Calamitous Intent
Vast majority of our dogs were ones that just showed up one day and stayed.
Only dogs we ever pursued were working dogs, Australian Cattle Dogs (Blue/Red Heelers). There's been at least one Heeler on the farm as long as there's been cattle on the farm. In my 40+ years of existence, only once was any money ever exchanged for a Heeler. Every other one was either given to us, "re-homed" if you will, or we put the word out that we needed one. The only one money was exchanged for wound up being a mutt and useless at working cattle. It looked like a Heeler as a puppy, but as it matured, it was obviously some kind of Terrier/Heeler mix. Only thing that dog was good at was eating the other dog's food, man it got fat.
We never had "inside dogs" growing up, and I don't plan on having any in the future. I compromised with Jewels and said we can put a dog door in the shop but it ain't coming in the house.
Only dogs we ever pursued were working dogs, Australian Cattle Dogs (Blue/Red Heelers). There's been at least one Heeler on the farm as long as there's been cattle on the farm. In my 40+ years of existence, only once was any money ever exchanged for a Heeler. Every other one was either given to us, "re-homed" if you will, or we put the word out that we needed one. The only one money was exchanged for wound up being a mutt and useless at working cattle. It looked like a Heeler as a puppy, but as it matured, it was obviously some kind of Terrier/Heeler mix. Only thing that dog was good at was eating the other dog's food, man it got fat.
We never had "inside dogs" growing up, and I don't plan on having any in the future. I compromised with Jewels and said we can put a dog door in the shop but it ain't coming in the house.
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My latest dog came from a farm, friend of a friend, neighbors dog knocked up his dog. I think we gave him $400 for food/vet costs. Border Collie, hes a good dog but very independent unless there is a ball. Hes currently in the office with me whining because there is a ball I have not touched in the last 17 seconds. He has decided guarding the cabin is his job, will sit on the front porch all day long, chase a chipmunk and come back to wait to bark at any cars he sees. I walk out the front do and whistle and he comes running if hes off in the woods somewhere.
Previous was a GSD. He came from a breeder, but not a high end one. Working dog line so no hip issues. He was great, 100% attached to us, no one else. He did have a bit of aggression towards other dogs/people he didn't like. (and taught the border collie to bark like a maniac whenever he sees another dog.....)
First dog was a choc lab. Giant happy goof, but everyone else was cooler than us. He would wander off to go make new friends if you didn't watch him. He came from a show breeder, they decided to keep his sister, and we got him. $600 I think?
They are all good, and very different. I would probably do another GSD, and know where I would get them from... Not cheap, but holy **** are they good dogs (we did all our training with our GSD with them, train local police dogs, schutzhund training etc, but breed solely on temperament)
Previous was a GSD. He came from a breeder, but not a high end one. Working dog line so no hip issues. He was great, 100% attached to us, no one else. He did have a bit of aggression towards other dogs/people he didn't like. (and taught the border collie to bark like a maniac whenever he sees another dog.....)
First dog was a choc lab. Giant happy goof, but everyone else was cooler than us. He would wander off to go make new friends if you didn't watch him. He came from a show breeder, they decided to keep his sister, and we got him. $600 I think?
They are all good, and very different. I would probably do another GSD, and know where I would get them from... Not cheap, but holy **** are they good dogs (we did all our training with our GSD with them, train local police dogs, schutzhund training etc, but breed solely on temperament)
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Thats good. Lucky thats the only job it needs. The last thing you want is that smart of a dog to be bored
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Lost these 3 over the past 2 yrs.
Rubie was 14 (old for a big pup)
Zekers was 12 but had several medical issues
Maxie was 16 and passed 3 weeks ago.
Ya never get over the loss....
One can spend lots of $$$ on pups and particularly specialty breeders, but theres 2 things to think about here.
1. Your age, a pup in good health can get to be 16+ think you'll outlive them iffen you happen to be an old fart?
2. Had you considered a pound puppie or an older dog? yea they ask similar Qs at the pound if only cuz they really dont want to see an animal released and brought back.
Rubie was 14 (old for a big pup)
Zekers was 12 but had several medical issues
Maxie was 16 and passed 3 weeks ago.
Ya never get over the loss....
One can spend lots of $$$ on pups and particularly specialty breeders, but theres 2 things to think about here.
1. Your age, a pup in good health can get to be 16+ think you'll outlive them iffen you happen to be an old fart?
2. Had you considered a pound puppie or an older dog? yea they ask similar Qs at the pound if only cuz they really dont want to see an animal released and brought back.
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Yeah.... He will sit outside in the back yard all day if you let him. He's made two little homes for himself, one under the canoe leaned up on the trees, or under the back patio stairs.Thats good. Lucky thats the only job it needs. The last thing you want is that smart of a dog to be bored
He likes to come to work though, keeps him entertained
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Had one of them growing up. Was a cool dog.
Really turned into a bitch after dad ran her over with the bronco
Really turned into a bitch after dad ran her over with the bronco
crispins
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Truthfully I would not have a problem, prob go out the dog in the car and leave it running. I know dogs are not truly allowed in most businesses but I have noticed if it is real small and in a bag no one seems to careBull****
I was at a random restaurant the other day having lunch at the bar and the lady next to me had a little Yorkie in her purse, no one cared at all
RM222
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I feel your pain. I've only been without a dog for about 1 year when I went to college before I adopted one. All of mine have been rescues for the last 25 years. Although I tried a German Shepherd rescue about 7 years ago after growing up with shepherds and we failed the interview/adoption process in-spite of living on 10 acres and lots of experience with GSD's. Up here in Seattle they're more likely to adopt a GSD to a single guy with a 6x10' backyard rather than a family on 10 acres (because I don't have a fence). I'll just stick with the pound because my last dogs have been awesome.
Stix
Resident hick....
This has to be a troll. Dog to fit in a bag? Teddy bear cut? WTF. OP please put the cawk down....
Void_of_Light
Keeping I.T. real
Not just dogs, We lost a cat recently and my wife was determined to get a rescue from the shelter. One popped up on Facebook that had been there for 3 months. She applied and they called her and asked if she had pets and what vet they went to.
Then they called the vet and asked if all our animals were up to date on their shots. They aren't, they rarely leave the couch.
She was denied.
Then they called the vet and asked if all our animals were up to date on their shots. They aren't, they rarely leave the couch.
She was denied.
We have one. Spent $500 on her. Good dog, constant ear problems and might be allergic to grass of all things. I think they breed the hardiness right out of the dog. Wife wanted the dog but she follows me around everywhere so I guess she's my dog. LolMy ex wife wanted to spend $3500 on a bernadoodle
Penetrode Offroad
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Stix, dont knock it till you try it (the small dog). Our big poodle is just that, 'big'. 55lbs. FULL of energy and it can be exhausting. He is not a hunting dog as he gets skittish when people are shooting around us. (free, homeless dog in Tacoma [might explain the fear of gunfire] )
Our old miniature poodle (15-20lbs) is probably the right fit for us. (Free but wife got him out of china when she was there abroad, had to go through all the permits and vet appt's to get him to the states)
Our toy poodle (6lbs, $2k) is something she will always have. Second toy in the last 20years. Last one was 16yrs old. Current is 4-4.5. He goes everywhere she can take him cause he fits.
Our old miniature poodle (15-20lbs) is probably the right fit for us. (Free but wife got him out of china when she was there abroad, had to go through all the permits and vet appt's to get him to the states)
Our toy poodle (6lbs, $2k) is something she will always have. Second toy in the last 20years. Last one was 16yrs old. Current is 4-4.5. He goes everywhere she can take him cause he fits.
