Check em out! Boy, is is tempting!
I removed the pictures just to be safe. (Per Karen's post) If you search under google, you'll find lots of pics!
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Check em out! Boy, is is tempting!
I removed the pictures just to be safe. (Per Karen's post) If you search under google, you'll find lots of pics!
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I've never heard of blue merle poms!
Awwwww! those are sooo cute. In a way, they look like tiny Aussies.
And I hope you don't get mad at me for this, but you might want to check this thread out.
How beautiful!! I've never seen a merle pom before.
Thanks, Kfmar. I thought about that before I posted. I didn't see any copyrights on the site, so I decided to share them afterall. They are too cute not too. I would never have shared them if there was a copyright.
I have never seen those before!! They are adorable!!!
AWWW they are soo cute!!! I have never seen a blue or red merle pom befor with blue eyes, or without!! they are soo weired!!!! wow!!... who is the breeder??
There's a few breeders out there. Ted actually has Merle in his family; that's what prompted me to search. They are pretty expensive; 1k and up.
1 k??? I am guessing that it slang for 1 grand lol.
It's Dusty's mini-me!
Wow, beautiful. I 've never seen that before!
lmao no kidding ;)...
I love merle dogs!! I am a lil more attracted to the red merles befor the blues for some reason.. humm :confused:. meh must just be my taste in pups ;).
Those are adorable! I want them! :D
Wow I didn't know of such a thing......very interesting.....1k! You've GOT to be kidding me! :eek: :eek: :confused:
Awww aren't they cute! :D
Jynnelle, that's cool cuz I'm getting a red merle catahoula lol.
Hey, what's 1 K? Is that one thousand? I was thinking about some GSD breeders in Vancouver, but decided against when I saw they charge $1200!
1k is $1000. You can get one with merle bloodlines for around $800, but to really make it worthwhile, you have to spend at least $1000.
why?? do you think that the more money the breeder charges the better the breeder is?? I have seen alot of breeders over charge IMO..
I think it's disgusting breeders charge so much. You shouldn't have to pay over $100 to get a dog, unless they're going to fully potty train, train it not to tear things up, and every trick in the book by the time you plan to buy it.
There's plenty of good dogs, if not better, in the shelter for as low as $15, plus you save a life and a soul. :)
I think $1000 is over pricing...I'm only paying $600 for my catahoula, plus another $100-200 for shipping. I think that's a very fair price for a good dog. I want to get a GSD in the future as well, but I can't find a breeder in my area that doesn't charge so much. The one in Vancouver charges $1200! Imagine the costs after I buy toys and food etc, and then they make me pay $1200? :( I'm looking in to another breeder in Salmon Arm.
I canæt find any blue merle pomeranian photo in google :(
Me either.
What do you search for?
Nevermind
OH those are so adorable! So fluffy, and cute. :)
Look at some brindles here: http://www.americanpomeranianclub.org/brindle.html
:eek: :eek: :D WOW there so pretttty:D:eek: :eek:
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Originally posted by wolfsoul
I think that's a very fair price for a good dog.
PLENTY of good dogs are in the shelters, for MUCH less than what breeders charge. :)
True, but I still think that 600 is a good price. I don't believe I'd pay anything higher than $850.
I would not pay more then $300 and even that is quit a bit, happy was $200 and misty was $100, Blair was free. some of the prices breeders charge are just rediculous someone was advertising mutts in the paper they wnated $500 for mixed breeds, I woul dnot pay that much for a pur bred for heaven sakes, and I know many people who say $400 is a HUGE stretch for a mutt :) yes the breeders do have to pay for a lot but $1000? I dont think so.:rolleyes:
Well, when you're getting from a reputable breeder, I think that 500-850 or so is a good price. After all, my breeder feeds expensive foods, she pays to have all the dogs checked, she gets every puppy in a litter including the mother checked for any deafness (which is very expensive) etc. It all adds up.
I know you don't mean this to be, but I find this offensive. There are a LOT of good dogs out there that you can find w/o paying for them at all. Stray, homeless dogs, shelter dogs, and free puppies (not advocating BYB just using it as an example)Quote:
Originally posted by wolfsoul
. I think that's a very fair price for a good dog. I want to get a GSD in the future as well, but I can't find a breeder in my area that doesn't charge so much. The one in Vancouver charges $1200! Imagine the costs after I buy toys and food etc, and then they make me pay $1200? :( I'm looking in to another breeder in Salmon Arm.
My greyhound cost me around $50 and was the best and sweetest dog I could have asked for. My Keegan didn't cost me anything and she is just as registered as a $1000 dog would be, tho she might not have the 'champion' behind her name, I don't care. IMHO unless you intend to show and be a responsible breeder paying that much for a dog is ridiculous. I know you aren't going to love it any more or any less then you would if you didn't pay that much. But I also understand that the CLD is rarer in Canada then in the States and if you have your heart set on that dog you will have to pay. But just b/c you pay that much, doesn't mean you are getting a 'good' dog.
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Originally posted by shais_mom
But just b/c you pay that much, doesn't mean you are getting a 'good' dog.
I never said I was going to pay that much. I said I would probably never pay anything over $850, and that 600-850 is a good price. And yes, I hopefully do plan on showing while my dog is only a puppy. What's wrong with paying a higher price for a dog? I never said I'm not buying from a shelter, I just won't buy my dogs from shelters. And yes, paying a high price does mean I'll get a good dog, just as paying a lower price does. There's no such thing as a bad dog.Quote:
Originally posted by shais_mom
I know you don't mean this to be, but I find this offensive. There are a LOT of good dogs out there that you can find w/o paying for them at all. Stray, homeless dogs, shelter dogs, and free puppies (not advocating BYB just using it as an example)
My greyhound cost me around $50 and was the best and sweetest dog I could have asked for. My Keegan didn't cost me anything and she is just as registered as a $1000 dog would be, tho she might not have the 'champion' behind her name, I don't care. IMHO unless you intend to show and be a responsible breeder paying that much for a dog is ridiculous. I know you aren't going to love it any more or any less then you would if you didn't pay that much. But I also understand that the CLD is rarer in Canada then in the States and if you have your heart set on that dog you will have to pay. But just b/c you pay that much, doesn't mean you are getting a 'good' dog.
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Originally posted by wolfsoul
I never said I'm not buying from a shelter, I just won't buy my dogs from shelters.
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If I ever get a cat, it will be from a shelter, I'm going to get rats from a shelter...etc. However, most of the animals I get from shelters I'll be rehoming.
ummmmmmmmmm ok
This thread has been turned into the debate of shelter vs. buying.
Personally, I wouldn't buy a purebred from a breeder. The only reason why I have Keegan is b/c a friend of mine gave her to me, after my greyhound died.
My first dog was a purebred but I got her from the shelter.
I think shelter dogs can make better pets b/c they appreciate what you are giving them. Sounds odd yes but....... true. Keegan has been spoiled since day one and would have no idea what to do on the street. Kinda like a kid that gets everything handed to them.
I find that buying other pets from shelters but not dogs slightly hypocritical. And it sure makes a lot more work for those people like our own Aly who have dedicated their lives to homeless pets.
Just my 2 cents and IMHO.
I would not trade anything in the world for the look in my dogs' eyes after I took them out of the shelter. There is an extremely special bond between us because of it. I am sitting here sobbing just thinking about it.Quote:
Originally posted by shais_mom
My first dog was a purebred but I got her from the shelter.
I think shelter dogs can make better pets b/c they appreciate what you are giving them. Sounds odd yes but....... true.
I'm not here to criticize or judge, and I don't have anything against responsible breeders, but I find it hurtful that you would not get a dog from a shelter, ever. And the other animals you get from the shelter, you'll rehome? You can get purebred puppies from shelters too, not just breeders.Quote:
Originally posted by wolfsoul
I never said I'm not buying from a shelter, I just won't buy my dogs from shelters.
I'm not trying to start an argument. But I've worn myself ragged over the years devoting myself to the shelters and rescue groups here. I've had relationships suffer, school grades suffer, and my health suffer due to how hard I'm trying to get these poor homeless animals into homes. Its just disheartening to keep hearing about people letting their animals have babies, etc etc etc. Blah, I'm going way off topic now. :(
I have tears in my eyes reading your post Aly, I know exactly how you feel, well at least when it comes to the shelter dog part, not the other stuff :( My Shaianne and I were the same thing, we could look at each other and she just knew I needed her. The day she died, she jumped off the bed and looked at me and I just knew something wasn't right, I was just in denial.
But I wouldn't trade those 2 years for anything.
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Originally posted by wolfsoul
If I ever get a cat, it will be from a shelter, I'm going to get rats from a shelter...etc. However, most of the animals I get from shelters I'll be rehoming.
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Why would you adopt an animal from a shelter just to find it a new home? Why don't you just leave them for someone who really wants them, and will not rehome them, and will keep them for the rest of their lives instead of causing more stress from being adopted and then abandoned once again? :confused:
The shelter is very cruel, and I can't bear to see the animals in there. They sell rats as feeders as long as they can get rid of them. You yourself rescue and rehome, don't you? I'm going to have a small rescue, and I'm going to actuyally treat the animals with kindness unlike the terrible shelter that even breeds puppies.Quote:
Originally posted by luckies4me
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Why would you adopt an animal from a shelter just to find it a new home? Why don't you just leave them for someone who really wants them, and will not rehome them, and will keep them for the rest of their lives instead of causing more stress from being adopted and then abandoned once again? :confused:
I know you can get purebred dogs from shelters. But I want to get my dogs from reputable breeders. I already have one breeder lined up, and I'm looking into two others for my second dog. If I ever get dogs after that, then I will go to a shelter, but for these two I just want to go to a good breeder.Quote:
I'm not here to criticize or judge, and I don't have anything against responsible breeders, but I find it hurtful that you would not get a dog from a shelter, ever. And the other animals you get from the shelter, you'll rehome? You can get purebred puppies from shelters too, not just breeders.
What's suddenly wrong with reputable breeders? I'm going to get a cat from a shelter and some rats...
Yes I rescue and rehome sometimes, but most of the time I keep the animals. I can't help it. :o It just sounded as if they were being adopted, but if you are truly doing good for these animals then that's great. It just sounded a bit odd, understand? Can you report the shelter or something?Quote:
Originally posted by wolfsoul
The shelter is very cruel, and I can't bear to see the animals in there. They sell rats as feeders as long as they can get rid of them. You yourself rescue and rehome, don't you? I'm going to have a small rescue, and I'm going to actuyally treat the animals with kindness unlike the terrible shelter that even breeds puppies.
So you can't stand to see the cats and rats in there, but you can stand to see the dogs, which you would never adopt?