Small Dogs

[kufan]

Chi's and Daschunds are both great dogs! I have one of each breed. Haven't had any problems with them. They both are great.

I am a strong believer that 99% of dogs turn out the way do by the way they were raised. Working with a dog, training and raising it the way you want it to turn out - usually works! And when it doesn't - they are still worth it and can be worked with.

And please keep in mind that if you can NOT currently afford your pet's health problems - do not even think about getting another one. I don't say that in a mean way. But so many people thing you get a dog, you buy its food and that is it. But, that is NOT true. A dog can get sick at any given time, it could break its leg, etc.... that is something to always think about when getting a pet. More than likely, something will happen and you have to be prepared. If you can't afford an accident, then you are better off not having a new dog. I have seen too many animals be without homes because their current owners couldn't afford treatment.

A dog, or pet, is a long term comittment that involves lots of love and attention and that also includes expenses. And that should be considered when comitting to bring one into your family.

[Iilo]

So you're getting a "show dog" -- are you going to show in AKC?

Entry fees are usually right around $20-$30 PER day. So, if you're going to a weekend show (Fri, Sat, Sun) you're going to be paying anywhere from $60 to $90.

Puppies themselves are usually right around $1000, especially for a small breed.

If you "can't afford" Alaska's tumors, then you can't even consider another dog.

Kids today disgust me. Pets are NOT disposable. Don't you have two other "show dogs" that you co-own??

There is no way you'd be able to keep a terrier or a long haired dog in correct show coat.

I would recommend something like a Pug. They're *usually* pretty easy, and if you're truly interested I can direct you to someone who is very IN pugs.

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Kids today disgust me. Pets are NOT disposable. Don't you have two other "show dogs" that you co-own?? QUOTE]

I know that pets aren't "disposable"! If I was an adult would you not be complaining like this? I don't want to start a fight or anything but that was totally rude of you to say kids disjust you. I have two show dogs that I co-own, but there's not a limit to how many dogs you show, is there??????

Not really when her other pet is in need

Why the heck did I bring Alaska into this anyway? This had nothing to do with Alaska. This has something to do with my next, which is way ahead, I'm thinking ahead for god sakes Why does this have to be such a big deal when we're not even getting a dog right after Alaska? JEEEESH. Besides, Alaska has those kinds of tumors that aren't canserous and just keep coming back. Can't you guys just understand for once?