Staffordshire Bull Terrier Pup Wanted

2qk4u

Im looking for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier pup at a reasonable price. Ive had a look on gumtree and buyandsell ect but nothing that suits me there.Im looking for a pup that is ready to go now.
If anyone knows of some for sale in Meath, Dublin, Wiclow, Kildare or Louth let me know please.

Colibri

2qk4u wrote: »

Im looking for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier pup at a reasonable price. Ive had a look on gumtree and buyandsell ect but nothing that suits me there.Im looking for a pup that is ready to go now.
If anyone knows of some for sale in Meath, Dublin, Wiclow, Kildare or Louth let me know please.

Look up a rescue centre for them. There are literally hundreds in rescues around the country

2qk4u

Ive had a look at the rescue centres but there are none shown on their websites only the odd adult dog.

Colibri

2qk4u wrote: »

Ive had a look at the rescue centres but there are none shown on their websites only the odd adult dog.

Have you looked at them all? EGAR (specialising in staffies, pitbulls, etc.) in Galway? Pauline's Rescue in Cork? Have a ring and ask EGAR is a member here too

Whispered

OP you would be very lucky find a pup from a good breeder ready to go now. As they usually have waiting lists. Your best bet if you want one asap is to check in the shelters or else contact a good breeder who can put you on a list.

How young does the pup have to be?

EDIT: when buying please be careful not to support byb's - waiting for the right pup from the right breeder really is an investment into the life of your dog.

2qk4u

Colibri wrote: »

Have you looked at them all? EGAR (specialising in staffies, pitbulls, etc.) in Galway? Pauline's Rescue in Cork? Have a ring and ask EGAR is a member here too

I dont realy want to travel too far, but might if I can adopt a rescue pup instead of buying.

2qk4u

Whispered wrote: »

OP you would be very lucky find a pup from a good breeder ready to go now. As they usually have waiting lists. Your best bet if you want one asap is to check in the shelters or else contact a good breeder who can put you on a list.

How young does the pup have to be?

EDIT: when buying please be careful not to support byb's - waiting for the right pup from the right breeder really is an investment into the life of your dog.

Fair point, we want the pup to be a young as possible. Ive had Staffs before but never had a puppy.

EGAR

2qk4u wrote: »

Fair point, we want the pup to be a young as possible.

As young as possible?? Could you clarify that for me please?

2qk4u

EGAR wrote: »

As young as possible?? Could you clarify that for me please?

Up to about six months.

EGAR

Dodger, 4 months old purebred Stafford pup. Good with other dogs, kids and livestock. Already housetrained and very laid back pupster:





In rescue with EGAR.

pokertalk

EGAR wrote: »

Dodger, 4 months old purebred Stafford pup. Good with other dogs, kids and livestock. Already housetrained and very laid back pupster:





In rescue with EGAR.

he looks vicious;) lovely pup

2qk4u

Ahh hes lovely, what do I have to give him a home ?

suziwalsh

Absolutely stunning! Anyone would be so lucky to adopt an EGAR pup!!!! Amazing!

Oranage2

EGAR wrote: »

Dodger, 4 months old purebred Stafford pup. Good with other dogs, kids and livestock. Already housetrained and very laid back pupster:


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In rescue with EGAR.

Wow the most adorable thing i've ever seen and I've seen baby pandas!

2qk4u

I was in touch with Egar about Dodger and hope to bring him home next week.

toadfly

Ah that's great news, he's fab I met him briefly 2 weeks ago. Lovely pup

Blueprint

Lucky you, he's gorgeous!

koneko

What a gorgeous laid-back looking pup

seanybiker

Congrats. Handsome pup

EGAR

2qk4u wrote: »

I was in touch with Egar about Dodger and hope to bring him home next week.

Not quite. As I told you, a homevisit will have to be carried out etc

2qk4u

EGAR wrote: »

Not quite. As I told you, a homevisit will have to be carried out etc

Im hoping it will be soon...

cjf

What a fab puppy! I had a little heart flutter when I saw him! Staffs are such super dogs I currently have one in foster with me and he is just a ticket!! Just so oblivious to everything and happy just being happy! Typical staff loves to chew, gassy bum, thinks he fits snugly on your lap. . .couch. . .bed. . .pillow!! If it turns out that you and this puppy are a perfect match for each other than no doubt you will have many happy smily staffy days together!!

Just had to post a pic of him!! Hes the cartoon doggie on the left!!

Oranage2

cjf wrote: »

What a fab puppy! I had a little heart flutter when I saw him! Staffs are such super dogs I currently have one in foster with me and he is just a ticket!! Just so oblivious to everything and happy just being happy! Typical staff loves to chew, gassy bum, thinks he fits snugly on your lap. . .couch. . .bed. . .pillow!! If it turns out that you and this puppy are a perfect match for each other than no doubt you will have many happy smily staffy days together!!

Just had to post a pic of him!! Hes the cartoon doggie on the left!!

Wasnt that dog adopted from (DID) and now is not?

cjf

As many people involved in rescue and adoption know sometimes despite every best effort it's just not the right match. Through no fault of the dog or home. Just like people some dogs can be great pals with each other but can't live with each other! It was dissapointing for everyone involved but and amnt I the lucky one who gets to see that face everyday for another little while!! My own two dogs were delighted to see him again! I do believe there is the perfect home for every dog and as I posted earlier in the thread it's all about finding that perfect match and this guys forever family are out there it's only a matter of time before they find him! Posted my pic to share his wonderful face with people who would enjoy a super smiley doggie!

faw1tytowers

Glad to see things worked out. I also adopted from Egar a few years ago and at the moment there are some adorable little faces with them. So people rescue rescue rescue!

arybvtcw0eolkf

cjf wrote: »

Just had to post a pic of him!! Hes the cartoon doggie on the left!!

Wow, thats a winning smile right there!.

Like everyone who ever had experiences with Staffy's I love 'em to bits too.

I don't think there's a friendlier dog in the world.

cjf

Used to think my own girl (the stunning little angel on the right!.... Biased ...me!!) had good bit of staffy in her till this guy rocked up and I put them side by side!! Still see something different in her everyday she a couture doggie.. One of a kind!!

If all works out with pup please post progress pics defo need another little fix of him he is beautiful!!!

2qk4u

Im like a child waiting for christmas morning, cant wait to get the home visit done.
Asuming all goes well, I will post pics and updates here.

arybvtcw0eolkf

I'd love to be getting another Staffy puppy, or two (or three!).

I adore the breed.

Smeefa

2qk4u wrote: »

Im like a child waiting for christmas morning, cant wait to get the home visit done.
Asuming all goes well, I will post pics and updates here.

Good luck OP!

DBCyc

Best of luck OP - you'll have some craic with a little staffy pup! They really are the most friendly of breeds!

faw1tytowers

Ishaan Helpful Rake wrote: »

I'd love to be getting another Staffy puppy, or two (or three!).

I adore the breed.

Egar have a few more young ones in rescue if you are interested?

EGAR

OP, my volunteer has been trying to reach you several times today to organise the HV. Could you please get back to her?

arybvtcw0eolkf

faw1tytowers wrote: »

Egar have a few more young ones in rescue if you are interested?

I have two, and honestly I'd house a dozen more if I could but I can't.

CL32

Ishaan Helpful Rake wrote: »

I have two, and honestly I'd house a dozen more if I could but I can't.

Love the new avatar - couldn't squeeze the other fella in too?

Whispered

Ishaan Helpful Rake wrote: »

I have two, and honestly I'd house a dozen more if I could but I can't.

What about one more - the sweetest little man you could meet.



Say no to that gorgeous face.

2qk4u

EGAR wrote: »

OP, my volunteer has been trying to reach you several times today to organise the HV. Could you please get back to her?

Your volunteer must be ringing the wrong number as ive had no missed calls.

cjf

Oh lord!! What a face!! Have to go round the house look at everything that's been destroyed and remind myself why 2 plus the odd little foster is plenty of doggies for me!! Plus I don't think a super king bed would fit in my bedroom so where would the OH sleep?!?

2qk4u

Had the home visit yesterday, fingers crossed all is well.

Bullseye1

Lovely dogs. Congrats.

Oranage2

2qk4u wrote: »

Had the home visit yesterday, fingers crossed all is well.

As long as you swept up all the broken glass and hid the dog fighting ring you should be grand.

2qk4u

Any news for me EGAR ? I rang you a couple of times yesterday and today aswell and no answer.

2qk4u

Another day gone and still no contact.

Oranage2

so any word?

2qk4u

Oranage2 wrote: »

so any word?

Nope, had the home visit on Sunday and no contact since.

Oranage2

Hmmm. hopefully they get back to you soon as its not really nice just leaving you hanging like this whether they want to give you the dog or not.

2qk4u

Oranage2 wrote: »

Hmmm. hopefully they get back to you soon as its not really nice just leaving you hanging like this whether they want to give you the dog or not.

Its not nice at all, still no contact. Ive waited 10 days now and the home visit was 5 days ago. Just not good enough. Very disappointed.

Cherry Blossom

2qk4u wrote: »

Its not nice at all, still no contact. I've waited 10 days now and the home visit was 5 days ago. Just not good enough. Very disappointed.

You are aware that rescues operate purely from the goodness of the hearts of their volunteers right? Volunteers that might just have to live their own life every day as well, go to work, look after their own animals and family and find the time to look after the rescues currently in their care and raise funds so they can carry on the work they do. Seriously get a grip, it's 5 days, if you tried to get a pup from a reputable breeder you'd be on a waiting list for years.

Patience grasshopper :rolleyes:

2qk4u

adrenalinjunkie wrote: »

You are aware that rescues operate purely from the goodness of the hearts of their volunteers right? Volunteers that might just have to live their own life every day as well, go to work, look after their own animals and family and find the time to look after the rescues currently in their care and raise funds so they can carry on the work they do. Seriously get a grip, it's 5 days, if you tried to get a pup from a reputable breeder you'd be on a waiting list for years.

Patience grasshopper :rolleyes:

Regardless of what they are doing it would be common courtesy to answer the phone, send a text message or make a call to someone willing to rehome a dog that is on the other side of the country. Its only takes a minute.

Cherry Blossom

2qk4u wrote: »

Regardless of what they are doing it would be common courtesy to answer the phone, send a text message or make a call to someone willing to rehome a dog that is on the other side of the country. Its only takes a minute.

I'm afraid rescues probably aren't too bothered about 'customer service', they don't exist to make a profit or supply demand. What they have done is consider you for looking after one of their charges for the rest of its life. Careful consideration will be given to whether it's the right situation for that particular dog or not. You wouldn't expect to be allowed to adopt a child without careful consideration so why a pup be that much different.

Oranage2

On a side note...

I have to say that some of the requirements for rehoming dogs from some rescues are almost impossible to meet for a lot of dog loving people - also Rescues charge quite a bit of money for rehoming(nothing wrong ith this) but sometimes it costs just slighly less than what a puppy farmer would charge - I can see now why donedeal and Gumtree do so well and its because rescues are very intimidating for your avarage household !

Also heres a beautiful pitbull pup from a rescue closer to you- the DSPCA - http://www.dspca.ie/cat_animals_need_homes_detail.jsp?itemID=1909&n=149&p=105

I've fostered dogs for a rescue outside dublin so be careful with the wording - a shy dog is going to need a lot of work from an experience dog owner.



Also a few stafs in the DogsTrust

http://www.dogstrust.ie/dogs-for-rehoming/?nggpage=2