And there's plenty of dogs in rescues in shelters that are perfectly good dogs and have no problems at all. They may already be trained/housebroken too...many people give up dogs, and not just because the dog has a health or behavior issue. People give up dogs because they don't have time or they are moving and can't take the dog as well as a million other "reasons."Originally posted by BCBlondie
Not only do they get health problems, but they can also have temperamental problems as well... (Not your dogs, but rescue dogs in general... You never know what you're getting. I'd rather get a dog from a reputable breeder, having met the dog's parents, and knowing the temperament of the dog and it's family...)
Admittedly I have never gotten a dog from a rescue, but I'm sure somebody that has worked with rescues has seen a lot more bad owners than bad dogs. What you just said just saddens me, it puts out a very bleak outlook for any rescue dog.
As far as the reputable breeder thing, I am not against that at all. I think all of the things Glacier mentioned mentioned are very good points when looking for a breeder. I do not see reputable breeders as contributing to the pet overpopulation problem. They will take back the dog if the home doesn't work out plus they have spay/neuter contracts.
My dogs all came from breeders, BYBs mind you. I know better now and will not do that again. I know that when I was told that I could get a puppy I was too excited to really care where I got one...I did know that I wanted a pup (mostly because of Reggie and Smokey not liking other dogs) and I wanted a purebred siberian husky. I'm sure with enough time I could have found a reputable breeder or even a husky pup through a rescue. But I didn't, so there's no going back and I love Nebo no matter where he came from.
I have felt hurt on PT from comments about getting a dog from a breeder vs. a rescue. Just as I'm sure people with rescue dogs are hurt by comments that imply all rescue dogs have "issues." If I am ever able to get another husky I want to get one from a rescue or shelter, even if the dog has issues...Nebo has issues too (and I raised him from a pup) and I think we could work through them. If I felt that I wanted to show the dog I would find a reputable breeder.
I don't see the point in critisizing others for where they got their dog, it's how the dog is treated that is important. If people want to think badly of me because I have a "BYB dog" then so be it, but I know that he is a spoiled and loved family member. People may get dogs from reputable breeders or shelters and not take good care of the dog, which is a far greater problem IMO than where the dog came from.
Disclaimer: I'm tired and in a ranting mood I don't even know what I typed....I will stop editing and adding crap now I swear.....
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