Looking to get a puppy.

bod71

Hi, we're looking for some info about buying a puppy, a small breed preferred . We have visited the <snip> and they didn't have anything we were looking for. Not sure about the done deal route. any info be appreciated.

VonVix

There are a LOT more rescues than the one you mentioned. I can drop you a private message of a bunch of rescues you can check out?

beechwood55

Avoid the Done Deal route.

bod71

VonVix wrote:

There are a LOT more rescues than the one you mentioned. I can drop you a private message of a bunch of rescues you can check out?

That would be great. Thanks.

scary

VonVix wrote: »

There are a LOT more rescues than the one you mentioned. I can drop you a private message of a bunch of rescues you can check out?

could you PM that to me aswell

thanks
C

VonVix

Give me a moment to compile a list. I'll pop it into both your inboxes.

Ms Doubtfire1

lots of small breed pups were recently saved by the gardai in dublin-just google it!They have been handed to rescue's.STAY AWAY from DD- you'd be supporting puppyfarms and BYB.

VonVix

Ms Doubtfire1 wrote: »

lots of small breed pups were recently saved by the gardai in dublin-just google it!They have been handed to rescue's.STAY AWAY from DD- you'd be supporting puppyfarms and BYB.

They're all gone I believe, but I wouldn't be surprised there will be another seizure considering the rate these latest ones have been coming in at.

Jayop

If you're anyway down west the people I'm getting my shih poo from have another few puppies that haven't got a home yet. Beautiful things.

cocker5

what on gods earth is a shih poo?

Jayop

cocker5 wrote: »

what on gods earth is a shih poo?

I'm being lazy and using the short way of saying it. It's a cross between a shih tzu and a miniature poodle. I think in the states it's becoming a recognized breed in its own right but I stand to be corrected there.

tk123

cocker5 wrote: »

what on gods earth is a shih poo?

Accidental litter, only to happen once, meet you in Tesco's carpark designer cross breed.

Knine

Jayop wrote: »

I'm being lazy and using the short way of saying it. It's a cross between a shih tzu and a miniature poodle. I think in the states it's becoming a recognized breed in its own right but I stand to be corrected there.

No it will never be a recognised breed among reputable breeders. A puppy farmers idea of dollar signs

cocker5

Jayop wrote: »

I'm being lazy and using the short way of saying it. It's a cross between a shih tzu and a miniature poodle. I think in the states it's becoming a recognized breed in its own right but I stand to be corrected there.

So a mongrel? why not just call then mongrels / cross? please tell me your not actually paying for the dog?

Jayop

Knine wrote: »

No it will never be a recognised breed among reputable breeders. A puppy farmers idea of dollar signs

I know the owners well personally and I'm absolutely certain that they're not even breeders let alone farmers and that this is the first and only litter the mother will be having.

Jayop

cocker5 wrote: »

So a mongrel? why not just call then mongrels / cross? please tell me your not actually paying for the dog?

Happy to pay for a puppy that I know is coming from a good source where I can know both parents and know it's not supporting farming.

muddypaws

Jayop wrote: »

I'm being lazy and using the short way of saying it. It's a cross between a shih tzu and a miniature poodle. I think in the states it's becoming a recognized breed in its own right but I stand to be corrected there.

No, it is never going to be a recognized breed, you are buying from a puppy farmer unfortunately and by doing so, are ensuring the mother and father have a life of misery.

muddypaws

Jayop wrote: »

I know the owners well personally and I'm absolutely certain that they're not even breeders let alone farmers and that this is the first and only litter the mother will be having.

Sorry, just saw this. Why are they having this litter, do you know? BTW, if they are breeding a litter of pups, then they are breeders.

Knine

Jayop wrote: »

I know the owners well personally and I'm absolutely certain that they're not even breeders let alone farmers and that this is the first and only litter the mother will be having.

So what would you call them so? Responsible dog owners?

Jayop

muddypaws wrote: »

No, it is never going to be a recognized breed, you are buying from a puppy farmer unfortunately and by doing so, are ensuring the mother and father have a life of misery.

An awful assumption. The mother is the most pampered pooch I've ever seen in my life. Walks around with ribbons and bows in its hair.

You probably shouldn't make assumptions about everything.

muddypaws

Jayop wrote: »

An awful assumption. The mother is the most pampered pooch I've ever seen in my life. Walks around with ribbons and bows in its hair.

You probably shouldn't make assumptions about everything.

Why are they breeding her?

Jayop

muddypaws wrote: »

Why are they breeding her?

Can I answer for them?

cocker5

Jayop wrote: »

An awful assumption. The mother is the most pampered pooch I've ever seen in my life. Walks around with ribbons and bows in its hair.

You probably shouldn't make assumptions about everything.

Ribbons and bows suggest nothing.. they are breeding her making money from her not very cherished IMO

cocker5

Jayop wrote: »

Happy to pay for a puppy that I know is coming from a good source where I can know both parents and know it's not supporting farming.

Good source? its back yard breeding / puppy farming at best???

Jayop

No bother. I'll leave it there.

cocker5

Jayop wrote: »

Can I answer for them?

Money, money , money - makes the world go round.. open your eyes!

muddypaws

Jayop wrote: »

Can I answer for them?

If you know them as well as you say you do, why can't you? I know why my friends that have bred their dogs have done so.

Did they do the genetic health tests for both breeds?

bod71

Ms Doubtfire1 wrote:

lots of small breed pups were recently saved by the gardai in dublin-just google it!They have been handed to rescue's.STAY AWAY from DD- you'd be supporting puppyfarms and BYB.

Yeah, I went up sat morning, they were gone Fri afternoon. There must have been at least 50 people there Saturday looking for puppies.

bod71

bod71 wrote: »

Hi, we're looking for some info about buying a puppy, a small breed preferred . We have visited the <snip> and they didn't have anything we were looking for. Not sure about the done deal route. any info be appreciated.

Do you have a more specific idea of what type of dog you'd like? Perhaps if you do some people here might be able to suggest either rescues with some available or reputable breeders?

DBB

Jebus folks... It's like watching vultures circling when someone mentions they're getting a crossbreed dog here.
Can I remind everyone, once again, that pouncing on other posters is a really, really, really bad way to get your point across. It's stopping new posters from using the forum and it's driving people away.
Thanks,
DBB

bod71

Deleted User wrote:

Do you have a more specific idea of what type of dog you'd like? Perhaps if you did some people here might be able to suggest either rescues with some available or reputable breeders?

We like malteese, bishon frieze, maybe ****zu, something similar.

VonVix

bod71 wrote: »

We like malteese, bishon frieze, maybe ****zu, something similar.

I hope this doesn't sound patronizing, but are you aware that they are high maintenance breeds that you mentioned? They all require regular brushing from their owners as well as trips to the groomers every 6-8 weeks, which is often roughly €50 a pop, they certainly aren't 'cheap' to own breeds in that sense.

bod71

bod71 wrote: »

We like malteese, bishon frieze, maybe ****zu, something similar.

Does it have to be a puppy?

bod71

VonVix wrote:

I hope this doesn't sound patronizing, but are you aware that they are high maintenance breeds that you mentioned? They all require regular brushing from their owners as well as trips to the groomers every 6-8 weeks, which is often roughly €50 a pop, they certainly aren't 'cheap' to own breeds in that sense.

No, not at all, we have a neighbour who runs a grooming business from her home. It doesn't have to pedigree breeds, we are open to suggestions to something similar, but I like it to be a puppy.

sillysmiles

I'm reluctant to ask this is case it seems like I'm attacking the OP but why a puppy? I'm fascinated when people specifically want puppies. Ya they are cute, but feckin hell the work that seems to be involved with them puts me off and the requirement to be in the house with the constantly and the getting up every few hours when toilet training.

bod71

sillysmiles wrote:

I'm reluctant to ask this is case it seems like I'm attacking the OP but why a puppy? I'm fascinated when people specifically want puppies. Ya they are cute, but feckin hell the work that seems to be involved with them puts me off and the requirement to be in the house with the constantly and the getting up every few hours when toilet training.

Yeah, I understand it's a lot of hard work, I've put of getting a dog for the last few years as the children were younger. Now that there a bit older with a bit more responsibility I would like to get a puppy to bring it up in our environment, and get it used to us all.

tk123

sillysmiles wrote: »

I'm reluctant to ask this is case it seems like I'm attacking the OP but why a puppy? I'm fascinated when people specifically want puppies. Ya they are cute, but feckin hell the work that seems to be involved with them puts me off and the requirement to be in the house with the constantly and the getting up every few hours when toilet training.

For me - a lot of stuff happened to Bailey when he was a pup - crappy breeder, bad experiences etc etc etc so I wanted a pup from a good breeder that would be as healthy as possible and that I could "mould" which sounds totally selfish I know. Also I knew he'd take to a pup better than an adult dog and the pup wouldn't be stepping on his toes if that makes sense? Of course she took over the house, took all his toys, annoyed him but they bonded eventually!

Knine

For me with young kids & one with a lot of issues I prefer puppies, in fairness though I have also taken on adults with no issues. Toilet training puppies is not terribly different then toilet training kids. I am very relaxed about toilet training puppies though & never rush them.

Puppies are also welcomed by the adults easier I find.

VonVix

Same here. While I would love to take on an adult dog, my three would do best with the introduction of a puppy instead, specifically my oldest two.

The Bishop Basher

I've always got puppies..

I've had a couple of adult strays wander into my life and wouldn't have been without them but there's nothing like the bond you build with a dog when you have them from a pup. My daughter was only saying the other day how she loves being there for every stage of the dogs life from baby to old age.

They're not for everyone and they are a huge amount of work, more then a human baby sometimes but worth every bit of it..

Choc Chip

As a counter to the above, both mine I got as adults. I don't know how anyone who works full-time in a non dog-related role has the time to properly raise a puppy. It must take a HUGE amount of dedication. We've fostered younger dogs but it's only reiterated to me that we don't have the time right now to deal with house-training, chewing and general puppy mischief, in addition to teaching basic manners. Then there's socialisation needs, making sure they get the right nutrition while growing, ensuring you expose them to all the sorts of things you think they might need to have experienced before they hit adulthood.... it's so much pressure! How does anyone do it and hold down a full-time job?

Having adult dogs slot into my life means that I can get straight to going out and doing stuff with them.One day I'd like to raise a pup myself, but I'd like to do it properly and I definitely don't have the time right now.

sillysmiles

I don't know how anyone who works full-time in a non dog-related role has the time to properly raise a puppy.

I think that's the thing for me too. I love the idea of a puppy (who doesn't) but I work full time and it wouldn't be fair on a pup. Also, for me, as I've no interest in showing or competing or working a dog, I'd be looking at rescues. And you still have no idea of their background or breeding.

Not knocking anyone getting a pup btw!

VonVix

I work part time (involved with dogs) plus my hobbies involve dogs (competitive obedience and starting to dabble in agility) and the course I'm presently doing involves dogs. So yeah, my life might suit a puppy! Lol.

VonVix

VonVix wrote: »

I work part time (involved with dogs) plus my hobbies involve dogs (competitive obedience and starting to dabble in agility) and the course I'm presently doing involves dogs. So yeah, my life might suit a puppy! Lol.

Your life might suit me! Can I have it please?!

VonVix

Deleted User wrote: »

Your life might suit me! Can I have it please?!

It's a costly life, heavily involves poo, pee, dog hair, scraps and bruising plus a LOT of putting things off (doctor appointments, hairdressing appointments, that kind of thing) because I'd rather spend money on my dogs or not going places because I can't take my dogs with me... :P

Tranceypoo

bod71 wrote:

Yeah, I went up sat morning, they were gone Fri afternoon. There must have been at least 50 people there Saturday looking for puppies.

Jeepers that was quick, I wonder how all those homchecks got done so quickly.....