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| gimmebeatz |
| quote: | Originally posted by ReenTeenTeen
+1. my dobbie
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i absolutely love dobermans..when i move out im gettin a pit bull and a doberman |
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| GTS3gEclipse |
| quote: | Originally posted by DJslantzz
My gf has 2 great danes....i've never seen more friendly dogs in my life. When I finally have the land to have one, I am definitely getting one! |
My dad had a great dane as a kid, then I had one as a kid, and my kid will have one cuz they are the best dogs. |
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| Chaska |
| quote: | Originally posted by Fibonacci
and I think I want one of these - a yorkshire terrier:
but man, are these little bastards expensive. one pet store wanted $2800. Anyone know of any breeders or places or what/where I should go to start looking? I was thinking like 500 bucks, tops. |
If you definitely want to buy a dog, don't get one from a pet store. They are bred and kept inhumanely. Best thing to do is to find a local breeder.
Yorkies are very demanding dogs, require lots of attention and grooming and are especially difficult to housebreak. Also find out about any hereditary health issues, which are very common in purebreeds. Yorkies have bronchial problems, skeletal malformations, delicate digestion, and are prone to early tooth decay.
Do some research on different breeds. I used to have 3 Afghans, and they are great even in small living spaces. I have a Shiba Inu now, and she's amazing and very easy to take care of. |
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| phoenixBEBE |
I think puppies in general are just very demanding and take up a lot of time and discipline, not to mention money -- vet bills can go through the roof! They are like children -- it will completely change your life. I know many ppl who have gotten dogs and they are no longer able to go out etc. but they happily accept their change in life. If you are ready, then more power to you.
I agree with Chaska, i would think twice before buying from a pet store. -- many do not have the optimal conditions to take care of dogs, lest purebreeds. I've gone to pet stores in the past and many of the dogs are kept in small spaces etc. Not the ideal place to keep animals. Purebreeds (esp. teacup yorkies who will be expensive due to their popularity/trendiness) will always cost more but thats because they should come from reputable/licensed breeders who have knowledge about the parents, specific lineage, and health history. You pay for those guarantees. Also I would be wary of 'backyard' breeders who advertise on places like Craigslist etc. who are just out to make money off their dogs...many ppl do not know what it takes to undertake such a huge responsibility, nor do they know the right conditions in which to bring puppies into the world.
Otherwise, if you are open to adopting dogs that are 1+ years or more, most likely they have been trained (meaning housebroken and gone thru obedience training) and already have gotten their shots up-to-date (if they come from good homes). Not that they will require less maintenance but they will probably be easier to take care of since you dont have to train them as much as a puppy.
I always read about people who cannot keep their dogs due to a major change in lifestyle or even a change in residence and it just makes me so sad. I feel for them. I'm sure you can find owners who might be needing ppl to adopt their Yorkies for an inexpensive fee.
On the subject of adopting dogs from owners who can no longer take care of their dogs, Drew n I may be in that situation soon. One of our friend's friends needs to give away her 3-yr old dachschund because she may be moving with her bf to Dubai in June. We got to meet, play with, and even watched him for a full day when we went to San Diego this past March and immediately fell in love with him. This dog is the sweetest, most tame and well-trained dog EVER -- and we lucked out that the dachschund is from a good breeder and has all his papers etc. While we may not have time to care and train a puppy right now, we are able to love a well-trained dog. I really hope this follows through. :) I can't wait. Its just going to complement all the other changes that are going on in our lives atm 
****BUT if you still intent on getting a puppy from a breeder, i would suggest exploring upstate or even going out-of-state (but still do ur research). If anything these breeders will have at the very least the SPACE/environment for dogs to thrive in. My friend adopted a King Charles puppy from a breeder/farm down in South Carolina for 750$. |
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| jerZ07002 |
| quote: | Originally posted by phoenixBEBE
I think puppies in general are just very demanding and take up a lot of time and discipline, not to mention money -- vet bills can go through the roof! They are like children -- it will completely change your life. I know many ppl who have gotten dogs and they are no longer able to go out etc. but they happily accept their change in life. If you are ready, then more power to you.
I agree with Chaska, i would think twice before buying from a pet store. -- many do not have the optimal conditions to take care of dogs, lest purebreeds. I've gone to pet stores in the past and many of the dogs are kept in small spaces etc. Not the ideal place to keep animals. Purebreeds (esp. teacup yorkies who will be expensive due to their popularity/trendiness) will always cost more but thats because they should come from reputable/licensed breeders who have knowledge about the parents, specific lineage, and health history. You pay for those guarantees. Also I would be wary of 'backyard' breeders who advertise on places like Craigslist etc. who are just out to make money off their dogs...many ppl do not know what it takes to undertake such a huge responsibility, nor do they know the right conditions in which to bring puppies into the world.
Otherwise, if you are open to adopting dogs that are 1+ years or more, most likely they have been trained (meaning housebroken and gone thru obedience training) and already have gotten their shots up-to-date (if they come from good homes). Not that they will require less maintenance but they will probably be easier to take care of since you dont have to train them as much as a puppy. I always read about people who cannot keep their dogs due to a major change in lifestyle or even a change in residence and it just makes me so sad. I feel for them. I'm sure you can find owners who might be needing ppl to adopt their Yorkies for an inexpensive fee.
On the subject of adopting dogs from owners who can no longer take care of their dogs, Drew n I may be in that situation soon. One of our friend's friends needs to give away her 3-yr old dachschund because she may be moving with her bf to Dubai in June. We got to meet, play with, and even watched him for a full day when we went to San Diego this past March and immediately fell in love with him. This dog is the sweetest, most tame and well-trained dog EVER -- and we lucked out that the dachschund is from a good breeder and has all his papers etc. While we may not have time to care and train a puppy right now, we are able to love a well-trained dog. I really hope this follows through. :) I can't wait. Its just going to complement all the other changes that are going on in our lives atm
****BUT if you still intent on getting a puppy from a breeder, i would suggest exploring upstate or even going out-of-state (but still do ur research). If anything these breeders will have at the very least the SPACE/environment for dogs to thrive in. My friend adopted a King Charles puppy from a breeder/farm down in South Carolina for 750$. |
rescue a dog from a shelter. |
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| phoenixBEBE |
^^ agreed
The North Shore Animal League is a wonderful place, not to mention they offer veterinary services etc. for a decent price...ive also gone to Bide-A-Wee and other places like that, u can adopt with a small charitable donation i think. |
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| phoenixBEBE |
| so Fibonacci, just curious...did u go ahead and get a dog after all>? (the yorkie)? would like to hear ur experiences with it. |
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| nerve |
| quote: | Originally posted by jerZ07002
rescue a dog from a shelter. |
+1 |
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| Oneeleven |
If you are really set on getting a purebred try Yorkie Rescues. There are multiple rescue sites for most breeds. This way you would be able to be a good guy and get the breed you like.
Just make sure to thoroughly do your homework on why the dog was given up. IE: Hates cats and you have a cat or has separation anxiety and you are a single guy not home alot. or whatev
http://www.barkbytes.com/rescue/yorkie.htm
http://www.pgaa.com/newyork.html
http://www.sosdogs.org/
Just for the record.... Mutts are better dogs imo.
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| vanditradio |
| quote: | Originally posted by jerZ07002
rescue a dog from a shelter. |
I've been watching a lot of animal planet lately... +1 |
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| phoenixBEBE |
| quote: | Originally posted by Oneeleven
Just for the record.... Mutts are better dogs imo.
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yeah ive heard that too. if only because they are hardier animals. some purebreds are more prone to genetically inherited disorders particular to that breed |
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| BiG MiKE |
I always liked Golden Retrievers. So if I got a dog, it would be like this one.
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