Breeder or Rescue?

stardust · 06-05-2004, 08:25 AM

Did you get your dog from a breeder or a rescue?

Pinscher Mum · 06-05-2004, 08:30 AM

Tiffany rescue from friend of mums who 8 yr old son threw her off bunk beds, she was 6 months when l got her.

Hera adoption, she was 8 weeks.

Velvet rescue, she was 23 months.

boxerlover · 06-05-2004, 09:48 AM

I have 1 of each!

Pugdawg1 · 06-05-2004, 10:16 PM

Oscar is a rescue... his so-called family treated him like yesterday's trash. Winston is from a breeder.

stardust · 06-06-2004, 10:30 AM

Rocky is a rescue doggy... owners gave him up because they had a baby.. and i couldnt be more happy

NicksBuddy · 06-06-2004, 03:14 PM

Nick came from a first-time breeder. We picked him from the litter of pups because of his markings, and his very playful nature. He was the one tugging on my coat sleeve (as if to say, pick me! pick me!). I suppose it's no surprise that he's been tugging ever since! I know that we didn't exactly follow the guidelines for selecting a puppy, but we couldn't be happier with our choice.

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Pugdawg1 · 06-06-2004, 04:13 PM

I've committed myself to a pup from winstons breeder, but after this, I want to stick to pug rescue. I paid for this pup last year, so I hate to back out now - would be a bit rude of me i imagine.. and i do so want a little girl again. sigh.

Taz · 06-06-2004, 09:20 PM

Duke came from a resposible breeder. Taz and Princess came from a friend of mine whos dog had puppies.

Sharbel · 06-07-2004, 07:25 AM

Well Richie is a breeder's babe. He was born to 7 bros and sists 5 and 2 but on of his brothers died are birth.

boxerlover · 06-07-2004, 07:31 AM

Sharbel....my Boxer was also born in a litter of 13 puppies....they lost 1 puppy. My Rocky was the runt of the remaining litter! I am so happy to have him! I am so glad he made it!

fireworksinjuly · 06-07-2004, 03:42 PM

I consider Kino to be a rescue...
I did get him from a pet store- I know people warn against that however from everything I could tell he was in good health and a pure breed for $100. He was hard to pass up, he was great with other dogs, well behaved for being from a pet store.
I got him to a vet right away and she said he is in GREAT health. Her first worry was his heart and she said his was nice and strong.

I know of another local vet that has bought two dogs from this pet store and has said most dogs from there are healthy, so I took the chance.

I figured even if he did have some problems that by me getting him I was going to give him the best life possible for however long or short it may be. The vet said she thinks he will live a long healthy life. Either way I rescued him from being stuck in a cage way too small for him or later being put to sleep way before he ever got a chance to enjoy anything in life.

Since then he’s potty trained quickly and become a great dog. He gets along great with the two other dogs we have. He’s enjoying life and doing great.

I do not necessarily condone buying pets from pet stores but in this case it couldn’t have been a better decision.
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As for the Min Pins the older one was bought from a breeder and the younger one was breed from her.

Taz · 06-07-2004, 06:30 PM

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I rescued him from being stuck in a cage way too small for him or later being put to sleep way before he ever got a chance to enjoy anything in life.

A friend of mine took me to a local pet store, and i couldn't belive what I saw. Of about 25 or so puppies, not one had any water

(I made a point of asking a staff member to refill the bowls). Poor little guys, not a very good start to life. I'm so glad to hear Kino was rescued into a loving family.

We recently had a new pet store open in my area called "Global Pet Foods" - and they DO NOT sell live animals. I have started getting all my pet supplies there, and telling all my friends to shop there too. It's just to bad more stores wouldn't follow Global's lead.

elija · 06-07-2004, 11:05 PM

my eli came from a shelter. i went in one day, looking for a puppy and they had just one. he had been found that morning in their "night drop". they estimated his age to be 7-8 weeks old. anyhow, i felt guilty not getting an older dog that probably wouldn't get adopted, but the minute i saw eli, i fell in love! so anyhow, he's been with me everyday ever since. he'll be 3 years old tomorrow. (estimated birth date)

stardust · 06-07-2004, 11:30 PM

fireworksinjuly.. thats an amazing story

glad it worked out. and Elija.. dont worry about not getting an older dog.. puppies need love too

VERY GLAD it worked out for both of you!

Barrett · 06-08-2004, 10:49 AM

Hi, my name is Barrett, I live in the united states and I am new to this forum. I have an 11 month old mini dachshund. She came from what I thought was a responsible breeder but has had so many medical problems that I have my doubts as to how responsible they are. I have told them about her medical problems but they don't care. I think it is hard to find a good breeder here.

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Pinscher Mum Join Date: May 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 186 Rep Power: 93	Tiffany rescue from friend of mums who 8 yr old son threw her off bunk beds, she was 6 months when l got her. Hera adoption, she was 8 weeks. Velvet rescue, she was 23 months.
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boxerlover Dawn Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 304 Rep Power: 91	I have 1 of each!
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Pugdawg1 Pug Mom Join Date: May 2004 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 138	Oscar is a rescue... his so-called family treated him like yesterday's trash. Winston is from a breeder.
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06-06-2004, 04:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Pugdawg1 Pug Mom Join Date: May 2004 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 138	I've committed myself to a pup from winstons breeder, but after this, I want to stick to pug rescue. I paid for this pup last year, so I hate to back out now - would be a bit rude of me i imagine.. and i do so want a little girl again. sigh.
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06-06-2004, 10:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
stardust Join Date: May 2004 Location: wisconsin Posts: 423 Rep Power: 93	Rocky is a rescue doggy... owners gave him up because they had a baby.. and i couldnt be more happy

06-06-2004, 03:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
NicksBuddy Australian Shepherd Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: MI Posts: 120 Rep Power: 86	Nick came from a first-time breeder. We picked him from the litter of pups because of his markings, and his very playful nature. He was the one tugging on my coat sleeve (as if to say, pick me! pick me!). I suppose it's no surprise that he's been tugging ever since! I know that we didn't exactly follow the guidelines for selecting a puppy, but we couldn't be happier with our choice. j

06-06-2004, 09:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Taz Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 611 Rep Power: 98	Duke came from a resposible breeder. Taz and Princess came from a friend of mine whos dog had puppies.

06-07-2004, 07:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sharbel Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: I live in Cyprus an island in the Meditterranean sea that joined the EE on May 1st. Posts: 5 Rep Power: 84	Well Richie is a breeder's babe. He was born to 7 bros and sists 5 and 2 but on of his brothers died are birth.

06-07-2004, 07:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
boxerlover Dawn Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 304 Rep Power: 91	Sharbel....my Boxer was also born in a litter of 13 puppies....they lost 1 puppy. My Rocky was the runt of the remaining litter! I am so happy to have him! I am so glad he made it!
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06-07-2004, 03:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
fireworksinjuly Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,585 Rep Power: 144	I consider Kino to be a rescue... I did get him from a pet store- I know people warn against that however from everything I could tell he was in good health and a pure breed for $100. He was hard to pass up, he was great with other dogs, well behaved for being from a pet store. I got him to a vet right away and she said he is in GREAT health. Her first worry was his heart and she said his was nice and strong. I know of another local vet that has bought two dogs from this pet store and has said most dogs from there are healthy, so I took the chance. I figured even if he did have some problems that by me getting him I was going to give him the best life possible for however long or short it may be. The vet said she thinks he will live a long healthy life. Either way I rescued him from being stuck in a cage way too small for him or later being put to sleep way before he ever got a chance to enjoy anything in life. Since then he’s potty trained quickly and become a great dog. He gets along great with the two other dogs we have. He’s enjoying life and doing great. I do not necessarily condone buying pets from pet stores but in this case it couldn’t have been a better decision. ---------- As for the Min Pins the older one was bought from a breeder and the younger one was breed from her.

06-07-2004, 11:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
elija Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 84	my eli came from a shelter. i went in one day, looking for a puppy and they had just one. he had been found that morning in their "night drop". they estimated his age to be 7-8 weeks old. anyhow, i felt guilty not getting an older dog that probably wouldn't get adopted, but the minute i saw eli, i fell in love! so anyhow, he's been with me everyday ever since. he'll be 3 years old tomorrow. (estimated birth date)
elija Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 84

06-07-2004, 11:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
stardust Join Date: May 2004 Location: wisconsin Posts: 423 Rep Power: 93	fireworksinjuly.. thats an amazing story glad it worked out. and Elija.. dont worry about not getting an older dog.. puppies need love too VERY GLAD it worked out for both of you!

06-08-2004, 10:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
Barrett dachshund Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 2,758 Rep Power: 158	Hi, my name is Barrett, I live in the united states and I am new to this forum. I have an 11 month old mini dachshund. She came from what I thought was a responsible breeder but has had so many medical problems that I have my doubts as to how responsible they are. I have told them about her medical problems but they don't care. I think it is hard to find a good breeder here.

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