We can't seem to agree.

[Tina]

We are in no hurry at all to get another dog. We are taking our time these are just some of the breeds we are looking into. We will try our best to save a dog from a shelter or rescue. But alot of our shelters don't get in purebred puppies. If we can not find a puppy through one of our local shelters then we will find a good breeder.

We are not taking the decision lightly at all, its not like we are getting a dog tomorrow. I was just curious about these breeds.
We have both decided we would rather have a puppy then a adult dog. Alot of shelters in my area do not get purebred puppies, maybe a few but not many.

I am not trying to be rude, we are just trying to find out more about the breeds we are looking into.

We will try our best to rescue a dog before going through a breeder.

It is just some rescues do not place there dogs with kids under 10 years old. I have seen that alot around here, I will check with these other rescues and see if we can rescue one.

[Kfamr]

I know that. But the way you guys were talking was like shelties and Paps are the only dogs who bark, and shelties are the only dogs smart enough to be trained not to.

Anyways, Tina.. I searched on PetFinder last night... Not sure how far they are from you but look how cute they are!

Puppies

[Tina]

I just emailed the lady about them. She is about 3 hours and 30 minutes from where I live.

We'll see how that goes, they are adorable!

Thankyou Kay for showing them to me!

[Karen]

Just wanted to say that whatever dog your get, observe temperament carefully. See if it plays with its littermates. See if it is curious or terrified of loud noises, etc.

An example is the Sheltie where I work, He IS a barker, pretty badly, and has not been "trained" not to, despite many efforts from professional trainers. It is partially his owners' fault, but he is just not that smart. I love him dearly, but he is VERY shy. When his owner went to the breeder, she *knew* this was a shy, skittish pup, but loved his markings, so can only blame herself! Poor dog is a good boy, and he tries really hard, but he just cannot resist barking, even when he knows he shouldn't - then he barks just as much, but looks guilty while doing so.


Gosh those cocker-mix pups are darned cute! And Harriers are very smart, too!