Getting a dog from a breeder vs shelter

[Porn Shop Clerk]

Sounds like since you got your feelings hurt about being a panther fan you have followed me around with juvenile little jabs in a lame effort to troll.

Obsessive compulsive much?

[Porn Shop Clerk]

You could probably "rescue" a purebred from Blue Ridge Boxer rescue if you got on their waiting list.

Pretty sure we talked about it when I started that boxer thread about this time last year.

I was trying to find some firsthand references on local breeders because I simply do not trust them.

I was hoping I could get a reference to a family that has a pair and breeds them occasionally.

But I'm glad I waited. The vet says the pup I found is full blooded, but you really can't tell anyway. Most full blooded dogs passed off are not as full blooded as many people think. Papers can be faked easily.

[Crixtala]

I breed, raise, train, hunt and field trial AKC beagles.

And AKC does DNA profile the males once they have been bred a certain amount of times either in a year or lifetime. And if they dont match their pedigree they lose their registration and all the pups they have sired do as well.

I'm sure not a puppy mill only raise a litter every once in a while. But as far as not being truthful about the parents, thats just a real big no-no. Not saying some idiots might do it. Just saying if the breeder has any honor & integrity it's not an issue.

There is nothing wrong with getting a rescue know alot of people who have done it with great results.

do you see a lot of epilepsy in your beagles? our little guy has it and has seizures once a month or so... vet says it's fairly common in beagles

[Porn Shop Clerk]

I breed, raise, train, hunt and field trial AKC beagles.

And AKC does DNA profile the males once they have been bred a certain amount of times either in a year or lifetime. And if they dont match their pedigree they lose their registration and all the pups they have sired do as well.

I'm sure not a puppy mill only raise a litter every once in a while. But as far as not being truthful about the parents, thats just a real big no-no. Not saying some idiots might do it. Just saying if the breeder has any honor & integrity it's not an issue.

There is nothing wrong with getting a rescue know alot of people who have done it with great results.

Selling pups vs training for work are two completely different peoples. Ideally you want a dog from a working line.

Maybe you could point me in the right direction for a reputable trainer/school for the GSD.

[Happy Panther]

but you had nothing to do with it so it really shouldn't have to weigh on your conscious.

Agree.

If we are going to start claiming we have responsibility for every animal that doesn't get a fair shake, I would rather start dealing with unfortunate humans first.

[lightsout]

Shelter puppies are the way I'd go, only because they are less of a headache typically and because it is cheaper. If I could afford it, I'd get a german shepherd from a breeder, but that gets pricey.

[Porn Shop Clerk]

Agree.

If we are going to start claiming we have responsibility for every animal that doesn't get a fair shake, I would rather start dealing with unfortunate humans first.

Because domesticated animals can get a job and support their family, while humans are just completely helpless and at the mercy of domesticated animals for their survival.

[dimbee]

If you get a puppy, it won't matter where it's from once that puppy breath hits you. Instant fall in love.

[Happy Panther]

Shelter puppies are the way I'd go, only because they are less of a headache typically and because it is cheaper. If I could afford it, I'd get a german shepherd from a breeder, but that gets pricey.

Why are they less of a headache?

[Porn Shop Clerk]

A good breeder won't sell to just anyone.

[Razzy]

I will always recommend shelter or adoption agency, simply because I believe in adoption first and disagree with breeding for money. If you really want a specific breed you can call up local agencies and see if any of members of that breed are in need of a home. Also, make sure the breed you want fits your lifestyle/living space. It makes me sick any time I see someone pick a breed that is completely wrong for them because of the way it looks.

[Porn Shop Clerk]

German Shepherd won't fit my lifestyle, so I'm going to have to alter it a bit and become more active.

Not necessarily a bad thing, but GSDs and other high energy dogs get a bad rep for being a problem when really they just have the energy of a 10 year old.

[PeteRozelle]

I grew up in a family where we had two dogs. Both of them from the shelter, both of them remained very healthy and were excellent dogs.

When I and my siblings finished school, got married and went to our respective homes, we all at one time or another bought dogs. 8 in all to be exact.

All of them from breeders, all of them from Champion bloodlines. Some were even traced back to Europe for decades. We are talking very expensive Shepherds, Rottys, Labs, ridgebacks and a few others.

2 of the 8 are really healthy. The other 6 have had issues of some sort. Epilepsy in two, hip dysplasia in a few, and one with cancer.

I guess what Im trying to say is, save your money, be patient with your search and be sure and get the type of dog that suits you and your family's lifestyle.

Pete

[lightsout]

Why are they less of a headache?

Typically, they're already spayed and neutered, so no puppy worries. Also, depending on what the shelter does with them, they may already be house trained or at the very least, know how to respond to people. When you get a fresh pup from a breeder, that breeder probably hasn't handled the pup too much, so it is a lot more work getting it used to people and house training it, and then you end up paying to get it spayed/neutered as well (most likely). All of this is solely on my own personal experience as well as others I know of. Make of it what you will.