The "mutts" also tend to have fewer health problems and a longer lifespan.
Getting a new dog
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Mrs cyfan wants a poodle mix to minimize shedding in the house. I don't blame anyone else for wanting the same
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Mrs cyfan wants a poodle mix to minimize shedding in the house. I don't blame anyone else for wanting the same
Sometimes it makes sense to get a specific breed if you want specific results. I have a friend who loves cats, but she's deathly allergic to the dander they produce (her face swells, she has difficulty breathing, etc). Even without Covid rules, she can't come to our house to visit simply because of the number of cats we have.
She did her research and found a breed that has little to no dander and they worked with a breeder and have two gorgeous long-haired cats in their home now, safely. Surprisingly, Sphinx cats (the hairless ones) still produce too much dander for allergy sufferers...
Side note - my cats are all rescues. People think it's okay to dump unwanted cats out in the rural areas because "they can hunt, and feed themselves".
My wife and I are looking at finally getting a new small dog to complete our "family". The kids and grandkids are all in the WDM area, so the house feels a little empty.
If your not locked in on a breed or type, I strongly recommend looking at shelters, rescue and foster services and local Animal Rescue League sites. They all do a lot of good for both the animals and their new families.
These options also provide a number of choices for you and your mate to sort through and find one that "fits".
If your not locked in on a breed or type, I strongly recommend looking at shelters, rescue and foster services and local Animal Rescue League sites. They all do a lot of good for both the animals and their new families.
These options also provide a number of choices for you and your mate to sort through and find one that "fits".
My brother in law was a vet and people used to bring in animals to be put down because they decided they didn't want them or they didn't like the animals personality.
This is good advice. Good, reputable breeders will probably want to meet potential buyers of their dogs. Good breeders will want to be a little cautious because there are organizations trying to get on property and turn dogs loose.
If one is looking for a specific breed, go to AKC website for a list of national breed clubs (as Collie Club of America). The state level of the club will know which breeders have pups for sale. Puppy mills will not regularly have puppies tested for issues the breed may have.
If one is looking for a shelter dog, ask the shelter if they know the dog is ok around peope/kids, has been inside, needs a yard that's fenced, if it is picky about food.
Just my opinion, but adopting a shelter pet is a great way to go. You give a dog a good home, and you don't have to worry if you're dealing with a unethical breeder. Petfinder.com is a good site.
Unfortunate that he could not adopt the animal and put the owner down. Win-win.
We have always adopted but recently purchased our first puppy. We fostered a bullmastiff years ago and fell in love with the breed. It is rare to find them in shelters and I really wanted to know the parents before bringing such a big dog into the house. We found a breeder on line then communicated via messaging and FaceTime. We visited to see puppies and mother/father before paying any money. Worked out really well, very happy with our addition.
To an earlier point, some big breeds do not necessarily need a lot of space. Our dog just turned one and weighs around 130 pounds. He still has puppy energy but as long as he gets his morning walk he is plenty happy to lounge around the house the rest of the day.
To an earlier point, some big breeds do not necessarily need a lot of space. Our dog just turned one and weighs around 130 pounds. He still has puppy energy but as long as he gets his morning walk he is plenty happy to lounge around the house the rest of the day.
Every "breed" was a mutt until some organization decided to designate it otherwise. What is wrong with mixing different breeds to get desired traits? That's why we have different breeds to begin with
The only issue I see with the AKC website is they don’t have mixed breeds as an option, so that narrows down the choices.
I agree with getting a rescue. It was our first choice but we couldn't find a rescue dog in the area that was a good fit for the family. If you can't find a rescue, you can look for a breeder nearby with the following website:
www.puppyfind.com
We got our first puppy this way. The breeder we found had a Facebook account with plenty of references. We visited them before we bought our puppy to ensure that it was a legit place and not a puppy mill.
For a second dog we got a retired breeding dog (Moyen poodle) since we didn't want another puppy. We had forgotten how much work a puppy is.
I also agree that a poodle mix is an excellent choice. We don't have any shedding problems and our dogs are super easy to train.
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We got our first puppy this way. The breeder we found had a Facebook account with plenty of references. We visited them before we bought our puppy to ensure that it was a legit place and not a puppy mill.
For a second dog we got a retired breeding dog (Moyen poodle) since we didn't want another puppy. We had forgotten how much work a puppy is.
I also agree that a poodle mix is an excellent choice. We don't have any shedding problems and our dogs are super easy to train.
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Did you get a new dog yet? Are you referring to the Corgi you recently lost here?
That's a good point and, obviously, there's nothing 'wrong' with it. I just find it odd that people would pay a ton of money for them.
Some friends bought a LabraDoddle a while back. Nice dog. Great breed combo one would think, and they likely are.I agree with getting a rescue. It was our first choice but we couldn't find a rescue good dog in the area that was a good fit for the family. If you can't find a rescue, you can look for a breeder nearby with the following website:
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PuppyFind.com rebranded to Puppies.com. 350+ breeds, 20+ years of trust. See how we compare to PuppyFinder and other sites.
We got our first puppy this way. The breeder we found had a Facebook account with plenty of references. We visited them before we bought our puppy to ensure that it was a legit place and not a puppy mill.
For a second dog we got a retired breeding dog (Moyen poodle) since we didn't want another puppy. We had forgotten how much work a puppy is.
I also agree that a poodle mix is an excellent choice. We don't have any shedding problems and our dogs are super easy to train.
Then I looked up to see how much one would cost. About $3,000+!
