jrhaze said:I'm looking through that right now, thanks!
good good!
Looking for a puppy, tips?
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erics_bruisers said:
I punched in my postal code (T6G 0S1) and every dog that popped up was from the USA . . . Washington, Coloradro, Califronia
I don't see so much as 1 in my area
It was worth a shot though . . .
jrhaze said:I punched in my postal code (T6G 0S1) and every dog that popped up was from the USA . . . Washington, Coloradro, Califronia
I don't see so much as 1 in my area
It was worth a shot though . . .
dude -- you're posing now --
-- the first one that came up for me was from bluffton, AB --
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=6973772
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dude -- i posted the first dog that came up on my search -- and it's in bluffton, ab --
i agree -- it's hard for me to see the other side, because i see so much bad that it has created, but as long as it's not illegal, people will do it --
-- we all have our passions --
thanks for listening -- i feel like i'm on oprah --
-- we all have our passions --
thanks for listening -- i feel like i'm on oprah --
Just don't let him show you any puppy tips. . . . .
jrhaze said:
how should i go about it?
the pet overpopulation problem is an epidemic that most picket-fenced americans or canadians don't want to deal with, because it's so large --
-- but individually, people can make a difference --
-- and the "breeder" you were in contact with was a hack -- plain and simple --
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Poriomania said:
Ahhh, some actual advice again!
Maybe this can get back on track yet
Appreciated!
I read that you don't want to chose the most dominant or the most shy pup, but one of the ones in the middle. Truth to this? And if so why?
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erics_bruisers said:
I've been in contact with six (6) breeders. I posted a portion of a contract from ONE of them becuase I thought it was very strange.
I don't really care how you go about it. But at this point you've gone about it. So for now let's forget about it.
I'd try to see and intereact with the pups as much as possible before you choose a specific one. For all the breed traits, each dog still has it's own personality and like any good friend you want one you'll get along with.
I recommend getting "How to be your dog's best friend" before getting a dog and for the training after. The Dog Whisperer would be good to watch as well.
BTW Newfies are awesome dogs. Even with all the fur and slob.
I recommend getting "How to be your dog's best friend" before getting a dog and for the training after. The Dog Whisperer would be good to watch as well.
BTW Newfies are awesome dogs. Even with all the fur and slob.
jrhaze said:Ahhh, some actual advice again!
Maybe this can get back on track yet
Appreciated!
I read that you don't want to chose the most dominant or the most shy pup, but one of the ones in the middle. Truth to this? And if so why?
The most dominant will take more effort to train, as one way of asserting dominance is to not do what you want it to do and ignoring you. I think shy dogs tend to overreact, are probably nervous, and are not very happy in public or interacting with people outside the "pack."
Is it reasonable to be expected to sign a contract stating that the dog can not be bread, or a penalty of $10k will be paid to the breeder for "damage to reputation"? That is the breeder that won't have anything available until July.
I would love to see someone try to enforce that contract.
One thing to look for is how many litters the dog is having or has had. It is unhealthy for a large breed to have more than 3-4 litters in it's life. Small dogs can have a few more. If they are having more than that they are abusing thier dogs for $ and that's not cool.
I would look at the living conditions of the dogs first. Also see if the parents are on site. Meeting them can give a pretty good idea of the type of dog you will recieve. Don't expect your puppy to act simlar to the 3-5 year old parents though.
The most important part of getting a good dog is you. You need to make certain that you have a stable home for it. Do you plan on moving to an appartment anytime in the next 15years? Do you really have the time and energy to exercise your new pup enough? Do you have time to train it?
Owning a dog is a big commitment. I have no idea if your ready or not. I just see so many dogs that are 1-2yrs old up for adoption because the owner didn't foresee that raising a puppy is not an easy task. Just make sure that you are a good "fit" for the dog as well as the dog being a good "fit" for you.
I would love to see someone try to enforce that contract.
One thing to look for is how many litters the dog is having or has had. It is unhealthy for a large breed to have more than 3-4 litters in it's life. Small dogs can have a few more. If they are having more than that they are abusing thier dogs for $ and that's not cool.
I would look at the living conditions of the dogs first. Also see if the parents are on site. Meeting them can give a pretty good idea of the type of dog you will recieve. Don't expect your puppy to act simlar to the 3-5 year old parents though.
The most important part of getting a good dog is you. You need to make certain that you have a stable home for it. Do you plan on moving to an appartment anytime in the next 15years? Do you really have the time and energy to exercise your new pup enough? Do you have time to train it?
Owning a dog is a big commitment. I have no idea if your ready or not. I just see so many dogs that are 1-2yrs old up for adoption because the owner didn't foresee that raising a puppy is not an easy task. Just make sure that you are a good "fit" for the dog as well as the dog being a good "fit" for you.
How was I doing it by referring hi to breed-rescues on petfinder? I never said get a mutt, I just said go through a breed-specific rescue --
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