WooHoo it is final

[luvofallhorses]

To purchase or rescue is a personal decision. We all have our own opinions on this issue, so let’s please not turn nasty, yet again. I’m so tired of our PT family fighting all the time.

I agree with you 100% sorry it seemed like I was the bad guy in all this

[aly]

Yay! I bet you can't wait for that puppy breath! How exciting Aussies are awesome dogs and I bet you'll have TONS of fun doing agility. I can't wait to see pictures of the baby

Originally posted by BCBlondie
Personally, I see nothing wrong with getting a dog from a breeder. You actually get the chance to meet the parents, raise it yourself, etc. I would rather raise and train a dog myself than get one from the shelter, because you never know what you're getting and you don't know the dog's history and how it was raised... It is so much easier to start training when a dog is young, than to get, say, a 2yr old who has had a terrible past and then you end up having to try to work with the dog while hitting your head against the wall and going through all this professional training with it to turn it's life back around. I think lv4dogs made a great decision and I can't wait to hear about the pups when they are born.

Sorry to keep this going, but I have to respond to this (Let me first say that I respect all the rescue work lv4dogs has done. Because of that and because she has educated herself on the breeder, I fully support her decision. I personally wouldn't buy from a breeder, but she is doing it the EXACT right way). Anyway, I disagree 100% with what I quoted from Di. Shelters have young puppies that you can experience the joy of raising. Shelters have healthy dogs too. Shelters have healthy young 8 week old puppies ... of all sizes, breeds, mixes, colors. To say that you need to go to a breeder in order to experience raising a healthy puppy is just completely wrong.

I adopted Lolly at 5 years of age from the shelter (dumped off after living in a home her whole life where she was abused - my old boss knew the family so I know for SURE she was horribly abused, not just a guess). The first day I took her home, she was afraid of her own shadow. She would flop to her back, scream, and pee on herself almost everytime I took her out the front door. 3 years later, she is blossoming into an amazing, well-adjusted dog. I would not trade her for the world. She holds such a special place in my heart and I really think she is a shining example of a great dog with a heart of gold that one can find in shelters. To imply that shelter dogs all have issues, medical or behavioral, is just not right at all.

*edit* Just re-reading my post and it makes no sense ... probably because I am just upset and passionate on the issue. My point is that even though Lolly did come with issues, it was WELL WORTH IT and I would never regret that adoption EVER! I don't know what I'd do without her. However, the shelter is still fullllllllll to the brim with dogs who come from healthy homes and don't have the issues my sweetie came with.

[Shelteez2]

Originally posted by micki76
To purchase or rescue is a personal decision. We all have our own opinions on this issue, so let’s please not turn nasty, yet again. I’m so tired of our PT family fighting all the time.

I will say congrats on the new puppy, and I’ll look forward to pictures.

I too agree with you Micki. I kept myself from replying earlier because there was no way I could have said it as nicely.

lv4dogs, you certainly have found an awesome breeder and have gone about researching and choosing a breeder 100% correctly.
Congratulations! I am so jealous of you.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Congratulations on getting an Aussie pup They're a great breed, I'm so jealous of you right now Red merles are my favourites I can't wait ot see pics after you get him

[K9soul]

Warmest congratulations to you, I think you did a wonderful job finding a reputable and conscientious breeder. I'm sure you know as I do that true good and responsible breeders lose more money than they make.

I cannot imagine how hard it must be to have to wait now . You be sure and post pictures when you get your pup though, I cannot wait to see them!

[KYS]

I also commend you for doing your homework
and getting a dog from a reputable breeder.
CONGRATULATIONS!

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Congratulations!!! I can't wait for pictures!!

As to Puppy_Love4, I'm going to resist the urge to comment on your post.. since this is supposed to be a 'Congratulations' thread!

[lv4dogs]

Originally posted by micki76
While I’ll never again purchase from any kind of breeder, at least lv4dogs has done it the right way.

To purchase or rescue is a personal decision. We all have our own opinions on this issue, so let’s please not turn nasty, yet again. I’m so tired of our PT family fighting all the time.

I will say congrats on the new puppy, and I’ll look forward to pictures.

Di - while I respect your opinion, and I agree that you have a point to a degree, I have to say it’s even more rewarding when you take a shelter dog and “turn them around” into a wonderful member of the family. You never know what you’re getting with any dog, whether it’s well bred, running the streets, from a shelter, or from a BYB. If you put in the time, love, patience and guidance, ANY dog can be what you want it to be.

lv4dogs - Do you have names picked out yet?

I couldn't agree more with your post! Thanks Micki

Um, Well, I've got a few names floating around in my head, I'll post an entry about that soon.

[luvofallhorses]

Spaying & Neutering Saves Lives!

just wondering why you have that in your siggy when breeding doesn't save lives

[GoldenRetrLuver]

lv4dogs, can't wait to see the names you picked out for your new baby!

[CamCamPup33]

Congratulations lv4dogs! Can't wait to see pictures..

Luvofallhorses, Just stop trying to start something, honestly i too am annoyed with all of the PT fighting... What do you mean breeding doesn't save lives? Responsible breeders has owners picked out, and raise their dogs PROPERLY. Now, if lv4dogs was getting her puppy from a BYB, then yes, i too would be agreeing with you. I don't think it's your place to judge.

Oh, and as for this,

You know what golden i really don't give a dam* what you think about my post that is my belief and i have ever right.. and if you don't like it then stick it where the sun does not shine

That's down right rude. I don't think "Golden" said anything horrible to make you go off on her....

Yes, it is your belief, but why don't you post a new thread about your 'Belief' because this is a congratulations thread, as "Golden" said before......

Sorry lv4dogs, i couldn't help it.. Again, Congratulations on your pup!! Keep us updated!

EDIT; PMed you lv4dogs!

[luvofallhorses]

Luvofallhorses, Just stop trying to start something,

I am not trying to it was just a question..

[CamCamPup33]

Originally posted by luvofallhorses
I am not trying to it was just a question god darnit you people take stuff the wrong way too much!

As i said to you on AIM; A question usually requests an answer. You'll probably disagree with that answer, and that is starting something.

[Puppy_Love4]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by CamCamPup33
[B]Congratulations lv4dogs! Can't wait to see pictures..

Luvofallhorses, Just stop trying to start something, honestly i too am annoyed with all of the PT fighting... What do you mean breeding doesn't save lives? Responsible breeders has owners picked out, and raise their dogs PROPERLY. Now, if lv4dogs was getting her puppy from a BYB, then yes, i too would be agreeing with you. I don't think it's your place to judge.

Oh, and as for this,

That's down right rood. I don't think "Golden" said anything horrible to make you go off on her....

Yes, it is your belief, but why don't you post a new thread about your 'Belief' because this is a congratulations thread, as "Golden" said before......
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You know i don't care if it was down right RUDE (Do urself a SPELL check) I am not gonna sit here and not say what i think about it.. If it hurts someone's feeling's or pisses them off then oh well..

[KYS]

posted by luvofallhorses:just wondering why you have that in your siggy when breeding doesn't save lives >>>>>

I think you missed her post:

lv4dogs posted that the new puppy will be neutered at 6 months of age.