Dogs

[Miss B]

Because I'm bored and curious.

If you were looking to purchase a new puppy, where would you buy from and why?

Would you purchase a pedigree purebred, an unregistered (no papers) purebred, an unrecognised breed, a cross-breed? And why?

Would you buy from a registered breeder, a pet shop, an animal shelter, an ad out of the paper or online... or somewhere else... and why?

Interested to hear your responses.

 

[missllama]

animal shelter, best to save an animal and give it a new home imo
i considered buying a purebred, but i think that x breeds are more unique! i mean i have never found a dog that looks like mine! and he is gorgeous!

 

[Jonno from ERD]

I'm semi in the market at the moment...I'm looking at a Bull Mastiff x Ridgeback or something similar (Irish Wolfhound) etc. I am looking at purchasing from decent lines with a history of well trained parents...however I am very green in all of this and have never bought a dog. I do know that I don't want to buy from a backyard breeder...

 

[Miss B]

Llama - I agree about buying from an animal shelter, it's great to save a dog's life. I have a Sibe who I rescued from death row and she is the best dog ever. Feels good to know that I gave her a second chance at life.

Jonno - get a purebred Bull Mastiff, such gorgeous dogs

 

[mark83]

either purebred or animal shelter. Too many backyard breeders sell crossbreds with bad temperaments imo

 

[missllama]

only problem is b when i go to them... i want to bring every animal home! dont want any of them to get put down

i have spoken about getting another dog for my dog to have a friend lately, and if we do it will be from a shelter, just have to make sure our dog gets to meet it and bond for a few hours before we make any big decissions

 

[FAY]

Well, I am giving a dog without a home a home. And I got it from the Breeder as someone returned her that couldn't keep her any longer.
So we get the breed we love for nix.

 

[Pineapplekitten]

from a breeder.. with papers! because then you know not only what breed your getting but also what genetics come with it. what illnesses are hereditary and what traits have been bred into that breed.

with a x breed you never know what you've got. i like pure breeds.

 

[JasonL]

I'm semi in the market at the moment...I'm looking at a Bull Mastiff x Ridgeback or something similar (Irish Wolfhound) etc. I am looking at purchasing from decent lines with a history of well trained parents...however I am very green in all of this and have never bought a dog. I do know that I don't want to buy from a backyard breeder...

Interested to know why you want that particular cross ( BM x RB), as I would of thought only backyard breeders would be crossing dogs. I spent the afternoon today with a Boarboel (South African Mastiff), it's biggest scariest dog I have ever seen, I couldn't even describe it's head size, but the top of it's head is about two hand spans. I used to have two Bullmastiffs, the owner of the Boarboel calls them Bullmatchsticks, and he is right, no comparison.
Anyhow, I have seen great dogs come from lots of places, the most important thing is the owner does their homework on the breed that best suits them, esp for the giant breeds, and has appropriate housing / fences & finances to keep it.

 

[notechistiger]

Anywhere We go by the looks of the particular dog, that's it. We always buy puppies, so temperament doesn't matter, and we're not interested in breeding, so genetics and papers aren't an issue.

 

[rodentrancher]

I really like purebred dogs. These are the beautiful pups our "Bluedog" girl had last Tuesday. "Bluedog" came to us through the Australian Cattledog Association in Echuca, Vic. We mated her with a Red Aussie Cattledog(with papers). Absolutely beautiful pups. She had 4 boys and 2 girls. Purebred Aussie Cattledogs are born white with some dark markings on them. Cheers Cheryl

 

[pythonmum]

Where you go depends on what you want. If you want a purebred, contact a breed society and get one from parents who have had appropriate health checks. The breed society will tell you what the problems with the breed are and what they are doing to fix them. My rottie has subluxing kneecaps and possible hip dysplasia - you wouldn't want one of her pups. (We've made sure she won't have any!) If you aren't fussed on breed, you can have a shot at a rescue dog, but you've got no idea of family history, genetic problems or early health.

The three dogs I've had in my adult life have all been rescued/free adults. If I was getting a puppy I'd use a breeder and check their references. I wouldn't get one in a pet shop because they are overpriced and you have absolutely no background.

 

[Jonno from ERD]

Interested to know why you want that particular cross ( BM x RB), as I would of thought only backyard breeders would be crossing dogs. I spent the afternoon today with a Boarboel (South African Mastiff), it's biggest scariest dog I have ever seen, I couldn't even describe it's head size, but the top of it's head is about two hand spans. I used to have two Bullmastiffs, the owner of the Boarboel calls them Bullmatchsticks, and he is right, no comparison.
Anyhow, I have seen great dogs come from lots of places, the most important thing is the owner does their homework on the breed that best suits them, esp for the giant breeds, and has appropriate housing / fences & finances to keep it.

G'day mate,

A fellow herper in Adelaide is a professional dog trainer, specialising in security and protection dogs...he had a pair of Bull Mastiff crosses (one with Irish Wolfhound, and can't recall the other). They were magic dogs, which their training no doubt contributed to, but I just fell in love with them. From memory they were 75+ kilo's each...

 

[scorps]

We have Pure Bred Am stafs, All our dogs came form breeders with good reputations and all our dogs parents where champions although we dont show. It depends what your after really, If you just want a pet get one form a pound.

 

[scorps]

Oh and Jonno we used to breed Neopoliton Mastiffs our male weighed 88kg

 

[Frozenmouse]

I'm semi in the market at the moment...I'm looking at a Bull Mastiff x Ridgeback or something similar (Irish Wolfhound) etc. I am looking at purchasing from decent lines with a history of well trained parents...however I am very green in all of this and have never bought a dog. I do know that I don't want to buy from a backyard breeder...

I dont know anyone but backyard breeders that cross Bullmastiffs with ridgebacks

 

[macj81]

Rotties

Rotties as they are gental gaints.
If you want Rottiespups read for sale non herp and call me, I've had this breed of dog for over 15 years as they make excellent pets/companions/guard/ you think of a roll you would like your dog to be and they will normally achieve it beyond your expectations.
They are terrific with the kids and let me tell you my angles do some nasty things to the dogs. Put some pics of mum pups and daughter

 

[redbellybite]

mac your daughter looks like she is holding onto the runt of the litter ........i got the runt of the litter and he had a setback to ,one of his eyes didnt form properly,so he is blind in one eye ..was cute when he was a pup as he had a bit more difficulty in finding his where abouts but as he got older and got use to his handicap ,he is as normal as any dog that has the use of two eyes..It partially might come down to the dogs heritage of what type of animal it will turn out to be ..but mostly a dog is as good as its owner ...see an out of controll ,,, dog 99% blame goes to the owner ...you always have to be the dominant one of the pack ...and if you have kids ,you must sort out the pecking order so your kids are held higher in the pack then the dog is ..alot of people forget that and expect the dog just to adjust ...and tragically situations unfold ,child is either seriously injured or worse and sadly the dog is put down

 

[channi]

I would not buy a dog except from the RSPCA which is where I got my yummy puppy Bundy from.

 

[kakariki]

I have bought purebreds, paid big $$$$, & have been disapppointed. Despite seeing parents, doing my homework etc. But, my boy.....he was a death row dog in Canberra. I put my name on the SA list ( added all the details I was looking for..short coat, pref Dane or Dane X, 6 months or under etc.) & they match you with dogs that may be suitable. Then they come down by car & you go check them out. Aragorn ( Dane X Mastiff) was 6 months old when we got him. Cost me $100 & has been fantastic! He settled in well, & has been a treat to train. Its the way to go imo! (And I was also put in touch with his foster home in Canberra which was good)
Save a life, it kind of helps make up for all the lousy sods who think dogs are throw away items.....