Does anyone else think it's not on...

Bromley86

I love our lab but would have paid more to get one with a non-shedding coat .

marshmallow79

Bromley86 wrote: »

I love our lab but would have paid more to get one with a non-shedding coat .

But he wouldn't have been a pedigree so why would you pay more than you would for a pedigree lab? It doesn't make sence.

MrsE_2

Bromley86 wrote: »

I love our lab but would have paid more to get one with a non-shedding coat .

If I buy another persian, it will be an exotic shorthair.

http://www.pictures-of-cats.org/exotic-shorthair-breed-standard.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exotic_cat

Doom_and_Gloom

My fiancé and I have differences when it comes to getting dogs. For a start he wants females but I want males. He also wants to buy where as I want to rescue. All the dogs my parents have had have been rescues.

The first dog I ever knew was rescued as a puppy by my nan from her next door neighbour that had him outside in the summer on a short lead with a post in the ground so he couldn't even lay down and could only just get to the water bowl that hardly ever had water in it. He managed to escape and went through the bush into my nans garden and she informed the police. They said if no one wanted him he would have been made a police dog as he was perfect. My parents talked it over with me and my sister and we decided to take him in and he was free. He was a rottweiler alsatian cross and was so soft and never did anything overly bad (there were a few accidents). He lived until he was 12 which for a breed of his type was good and average (had to be put down due to internal bleeding and cancers).

The dog we have now was from a rescue kennel. We are his 3rd home! He is a bit hyperactive but we couldn’t think of him any other way lol. He cost us £90 from the rescue kennel and we made sure he got his shots soon after getting him and got him fixed (which made him a little less hyper). He’s a staff collie cross so a lot smaller than our last and smaller than dogs I like the most but he can be adorable.

My fiancé on the other hand both his female dogs were bought from breeders and had an amazing temperament. I believe they were Labradors or golden retrievers (maybe a cross of the two) and he loved them so much.

I guess it depends on the dog you want as well as if you want female or male. Males turn up in rescue kennels more than females for example (from my experience anyway) so if you want a female they are going to be more difficult to find especially in the breed you are after. I would love a Rottweiler or a Great Dane as I love big dogs (even a saint Bernard would be amazing to have) and these are dogs that in rescue shelters around me that are very common (probably due to their size as when they are puppies they are MUCH smaller).

I do not think much of buying animals though and have recently adopted 2 more rats (about 1 years old) to go with the 4 (2 are 7 months and the other 2 5/6 months) I already have (the new 2 are still in quarantine to make sure they are healthy).

I think buying a life so to speak is a bit out of order. I do realise you do pay for rescues/adopted pets a lot of the time but usually to pay for their vet checks, food, shelter, to try and make sure you take care of the animal etc. so it’s a bit different as you are not really paying for the animal like with a breeder would make you on top of everything else (am I making sense?).

I’m not going to have a go at anyone that does buy animals as some pet shops/private breeders etc do make sure they only buy from people who inform them of parentage, can say the exact day they were born, that they have had the shots they should have before they go to a new home etc. It does depend on everything I suppose.

I just have a soft spot for those that need rescuing/adopting as they deserve a home more due to being taken away from their homes.

Jellicat

marshmallow79 wrote: »

Agree with you completely, how can anyone justify paying more for a labradoodle (breed together purely so they don't malt by the way, wouldn't want to mess up that designer carpet!) than you pay for a normal pedigree labrador???

The origin behind the non-shedding lab was actually a noble one. It was originally thought of by someone working for Guide Dogs, who wanted a non-allergenic dog (like a poodle) that could be used as a guide dog. Unfortunately they reckoned without the fact that only a certain percentage of doodles are non shedding, and even less of them are any cop at being a guide dog. Stubborn as a mule, most of the ones I've met! :rotfl:

Jellicat

MrsE wrote: »

Just read your link, truly horriffic:mad:

I think animal cruelty should be treated very seriously.

I think the type of person who commits such a crime is likely to be a cruel twisted excuse who would probably commit other crimes of cruelty against children & other vunerable adults too.

Yep, its proven those that abuse animals are more likely to abuse humans...a lot of killers start out by being sadistic towards animals. I think they should carry a hefty sentence in themselves for such cruelty, but the argument that they should be given heavier sentences has more weight because of it. Of course, our government is, by and large, completely useless. :mad:

west_is_best

Jellicat wrote: »

The origin behind the non-shedding lab was actually a noble one. It was originally thought of by someone working for Guide Dogs, who wanted a non-allergenic dog (like a poodle) that could be used as a guide dog. Unfortunately they reckoned without the fact that only a certain percentage of doodles are non shedding, and even less of them are any cop at being a guide dog. Stubborn as a mule, most of the ones I've met! :rotfl:

This is very true, my sister has a labradoodle "designer dog", and yes she does shed hair....

LittleMissAspie

I'd love a pedigree cat. My favourite is the Norwegian Forest Cat, they are just amazing. But I don't think I could bring myself to buy one when there are so many unwanted moggies in the shelters. Perhaps one day, as a treat to myself, but I'm sticking with moggies for now.

I don't think proper breeders are a problem, they don't contribute to animal over-population. It's the irresponsible breeders, or people who just don't bother to neuter their animals or who don't see a pet as a commitment that are the problem.

DKLS

I have done the rescue thing, but never again nor will I ever go to the Cats Protection league, that experience is worthy of a new thread!, while I admire the sentiment of posters rescuing animals, its not for me.

The next time I get a dog (cant currently, too much travelling with work) I will select the breed that most appeals to me and suits my lifestyle, then will source a reputable breeder. And to be honest a grand for a valued family member is a bargain.