Price of puppies
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Seriously, do they come wrapped in gold these days, as it's been a while since I had a dog.
Have wanted a family dog for years but only now have the space for one as our extention and building wotk is finished so we have been looking at some pups such as cocker spaniels, cockerpoos, CKC spaniels. There are people asking 3.5k for a puppy and others aren't far off that figure. Wow. I mean just wow.
I wasn't expecting one to be £50 but even so.
Is this a coronavirus thing? How can anyone think that's reasonable!
My wife was messaging one breeder, huge deposit required and all based on a WhatsApp video 'tour' as you can't visit due to social distancing and lockdown etc. Good luck to the breeder but I'm out.
Are people taking the piss? Or is supply and demand really like this currently in the dog world.
I'm aware a dog shelter won't be charging such figures.
Have wanted a family dog for years but only now have the space for one as our extention and building wotk is finished so we have been looking at some pups such as cocker spaniels, cockerpoos, CKC spaniels. There are people asking 3.5k for a puppy and others aren't far off that figure. Wow. I mean just wow.
I wasn't expecting one to be £50 but even so.
Is this a coronavirus thing? How can anyone think that's reasonable!
My wife was messaging one breeder, huge deposit required and all based on a WhatsApp video 'tour' as you can't visit due to social distancing and lockdown etc. Good luck to the breeder but I'm out.
Are people taking the piss? Or is supply and demand really like this currently in the dog world.
I'm aware a dog shelter won't be charging such figures.
1. There are plenty of rescue and rehoming centres with gorgeous dogs looking for a loving home. A re-homed rescue will love like no other.
2. There are a lot of “puppy farms” out there chucking out pups by the truck load for no reason other than to make money. These will not make good dogs and in my opinion the proprietors of such business should be shot.
3. When you apply for a rescue/Re-home dog, you are home checked and quite carefully vetted. It is my strong opinion that anyone looking to have any dog from any source as a pet, should be home-checked and vetted.
4. Furthermore, dog licences should be brought back and you should be checked annually to ensure you are properly looking after the animal.
5. People that abuse dogs should be given the same punishments as people who abuse people.
Whatever dog you do get, please make sure it is from a reputable and registered breeder. You must insist on inspecting the place yourself so you can see first hand the conditions of the place. Videos don’t cut it. Then, please take responsibility for the animal as if it were your child.
Thank you.
2. There are a lot of “puppy farms” out there chucking out pups by the truck load for no reason other than to make money. These will not make good dogs and in my opinion the proprietors of such business should be shot.
3. When you apply for a rescue/Re-home dog, you are home checked and quite carefully vetted. It is my strong opinion that anyone looking to have any dog from any source as a pet, should be home-checked and vetted.
4. Furthermore, dog licences should be brought back and you should be checked annually to ensure you are properly looking after the animal.
5. People that abuse dogs should be given the same punishments as people who abuse people.
Whatever dog you do get, please make sure it is from a reputable and registered breeder. You must insist on inspecting the place yourself so you can see first hand the conditions of the place. Videos don’t cut it. Then, please take responsibility for the animal as if it were your child.
Thank you.
Plenty of young rescue dogs about as scum buy them without realising you need to take them for a walk.
I'd stay away from puppy farms as there's lots of horror stories where they import the puppies from abroad and they don't have the correct vaccinations or mothering.
Food for thought as deaths like this occur daily.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ukraine-flight-pupp...
I'd stay away from puppy farms as there's lots of horror stories where they import the puppies from abroad and they don't have the correct vaccinations or mothering.
Food for thought as deaths like this occur daily.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ukraine-flight-pupp...
^ What Superleg said x 1000.
So many rescue dogs out there that just want a home, some love and a family. I would never buy from a person that breeds to make profit when 1000’s of dogs are unloved and just want a home. Our little Terrier is now 17 and came from a rescue centre at 1 years old. One of the best things we ever did.
So many rescue dogs out there that just want a home, some love and a family. I would never buy from a person that breeds to make profit when 1000’s of dogs are unloved and just want a home. Our little Terrier is now 17 and came from a rescue centre at 1 years old. One of the best things we ever did.
We most certainly would take care of a dog, we have given this a lot of thought.
My 9 yr old son is autistic and whilst we all want a dog as a family pet we are hoping he'll develops a good bond with the dog too, there is a significant school of thought that suggests a dog can be a great companion for those who are autistic. Obviously he wants a dog too.
This reason has slightly put us off a shelter dog, in that it would probably be older and we worry that the dog might have behavioural issues and not make a great pet or be good with him as he takes a while to trust any animal (some friends have dogs). Happy to be re-educated on this of course, I'm no expert.
My 9 yr old son is autistic and whilst we all want a dog as a family pet we are hoping he'll develops a good bond with the dog too, there is a significant school of thought that suggests a dog can be a great companion for those who are autistic. Obviously he wants a dog too.
This reason has slightly put us off a shelter dog, in that it would probably be older and we worry that the dog might have behavioural issues and not make a great pet or be good with him as he takes a while to trust any animal (some friends have dogs). Happy to be re-educated on this of course, I'm no expert.
Norgles said:
towser44 said:
Lovely looking dog, anymore pictures?
Thanks. I have loads but don’t want to derail the thread, just wanted to post a few to say that shelter dogs can be amazing and not to be put off by them.
Norgles said:
Thanks. I have loads but don’t want to derail the thread, just wanted to post a few to say that shelter dogs can be amazing and not to be put off by them.
That's certainly a lovely looking dog and lovely pics. We are ideally looking for something terrier or spaniel sized. Temperament and the ability for our son to be comfortable around it is the key thing. I have visions (probably quite wrongly) of a rescue dog coming home and bounding about while my son runs off and hides.
Last Visit said:
We most certainly would take care of a dog, we have given this a lot of thought.
My 9 yr old son is autistic and whilst we all want a dog as a family pet we are hoping he'll develops a good bond with the dog too, there is a significant school of thought that suggests a dog can be a great companion for those who are autistic. Obviously he wants a dog too.
This reason has slightly put us off a shelter dog, in that it would probably be older and we worry that the dog might have behavioural issues and not make a great pet or be good with him as he takes a while to trust any animal (some friends have dogs). Happy to be re-educated on this of course, I'm no expert.
Most shelters will carefully assess each animal in terms of suitability with children, other dogs and cats, separation anxiety issues etc. They will also assess you and your home environment for suitability in general and then be able to ensure that the dog in which you are interested would fit into that environment. Rescue dogs are not all old. Many are young and have been bought on a whim and the tossed to one side when the novelty wears off. Especially “trendy” dogs like cockapoos etc....another tetchy subject for me as these types of dogs are bred because they have become “fashionable”...almost accessories like a handbag. That is not their fault, however, and should be and deserve to be loved like any other more “traditional” dog.My 9 yr old son is autistic and whilst we all want a dog as a family pet we are hoping he'll develops a good bond with the dog too, there is a significant school of thought that suggests a dog can be a great companion for those who are autistic. Obviously he wants a dog too.
This reason has slightly put us off a shelter dog, in that it would probably be older and we worry that the dog might have behavioural issues and not make a great pet or be good with him as he takes a while to trust any animal (some friends have dogs). Happy to be re-educated on this of course, I'm no expert.
They sometimes do take a little time to trust again, but you can hardly blame them can you? That is really no different to a pup, that needs to be house trained and may chew things while they are teething and trained etc. If you take in a rescue and give it the love, most importantly the time and patience, you will watch them open up like a budding flower and the rewards are massive. Many settle in very quickly and they will be grateful to the end of their days.
Start with doing some research on rescues near you. There are too many rescue centres full of beautiful animals because people are basically w
kers sometimes. They are far from second class animals. Not at all like the difference between buying a shiny new car or an old banger, to put it in PH terms. As has been said, there are pups and younger dogs in rescue (some pups are born in rescue).
Where in the country are you, as people may be able to recommend local rescue centres?
Suitable dogs/breeds will also depend on your lifestyle/working patterns, etc.
Would you consider an ex-racing greyhound? Yes, they are older, but they tend to be calm and quiet and are not high maintenance.
Where in the country are you, as people may be able to recommend local rescue centres?
Suitable dogs/breeds will also depend on your lifestyle/working patterns, etc.
Would you consider an ex-racing greyhound? Yes, they are older, but they tend to be calm and quiet and are not high maintenance.
moorx said:
Where in the country are you, as people may be able to recommend local rescue centres?
moorx said:
Suitable dogs/breeds will also depend on your lifestyle/working patterns, etc.
Indeed, I work from home mainly and my wife works shifts (nurse) amd also does some.work from home. Generally one of us is always here. moorx said:
Would you consider an ex-racing greyhound? Yes, they are older, but they tend to be calm and quiet and are not high maintenance.
No I wouldn't. I don't doubt what you say but they are just not a breed I would want as a pet. Edited by Last Visit on Sunday 28th June 17:44
We have had lots of rescues. All GSDs and all are basically the best family dog in the world, in my opinion. Sheps get bad press, mainly because they are often associated with security/enforcement type roles and always seem to be the bad guy in Disney movies.
Actually, they are calm, they are professional sleepers, loyal, very clever and very at home in a family unit in general.
I appreciate you are looking at a smaller breed, which is also fine. I don’t see dogs as pets, though. They quickly become a member of the family, just like any Hooman would be. Pets are things like hamsters, gerbils, rabbits and the like in my eyes.
Actually, they are calm, they are professional sleepers, loyal, very clever and very at home in a family unit in general.
I appreciate you are looking at a smaller breed, which is also fine. I don’t see dogs as pets, though. They quickly become a member of the family, just like any Hooman would be. Pets are things like hamsters, gerbils, rabbits and the like in my eyes.
Superleg48 said:
We have had lots of rescues. All GSDs and all are basically the best family dog in the world, in my opinion. Sheps get bad press, mainly because they are often associated with security/enforcement type roles and always seem to be the bad guy in Disney movies.
Actually, they are calm, they are professional sleepers, loyal, very clever and very at home in a family unit in general.
I appreciate you are looking at a smaller breed, which is also fine. I don’t see dogs as pets, though. They quickly become a member of the family, just like any Hooman would be. Pets are things like hamsters, gerbils, rabbits and the like in my eyes.
You have spoken very well in these posts. They should be highlighted for future reference.Actually, they are calm, they are professional sleepers, loyal, very clever and very at home in a family unit in general.
I appreciate you are looking at a smaller breed, which is also fine. I don’t see dogs as pets, though. They quickly become a member of the family, just like any Hooman would be. Pets are things like hamsters, gerbils, rabbits and the like in my eyes.
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