how much was your dog?

[wolfsoul]

Leather was free, because though her father was a conformation champion, the mother wasn't and the pregnancy was an accident (kinda wierd how he wound up impregnating another shepherd ) and I guess they just decided to give them away.

I got Timber at the petshop for $100...I didn't even know we were getting her, she was a surprise lol

Samuri came from a backyard breeder for free..

[Pam]

Bella was $800 and the males in the litter were $700. Ripley was $39.00 and we got $20.00 back from the state because we got him neutered - bottom line for Ripley $19.00.

Ripley is the only dog that I have had in my adult life who didn't come from a breeder. Personally I feel that if people would rather get a dog from a breeder that is their option. After all, pedigree dogs need homes too. I understand all about back yard breeders and puppy mills and, while I certainly am not condoning them, they are producing animals in need of homes. I would love to see legislation to shut down every puppy mill in existence but until that is done there will be puppies born, through no fault of their own, in these horrid places and they will also need homes so they are in need of "rescue" too.

I think most dogs are in shelters due to ignorance on the part of the public in general about spaying and neutering and there are always those crazy people out there who want their female to have a litter of "cute" puppies, forgetting that they will grow up and someone will need to be responsible for them.

Having said all this, I am happy to have rescued Ripley and would do it again in a heartbeat. To find a poodle like him at a shelter was nothing short of amazing, because I had been looking for ages and there just weren't any around. Then again if I was looking for another standard poodle in the future I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to go back to the breeder where we got Bella.

[wolfsoul]

I agree Pam..I didn't want to say anything, but I would much rather have a pet from a breeder. When I'm older, I'm going to get my shepherd from a breeder (they have so many health problems anyway, better safe than sorry), and I will get my catahoula from pretty much wherever since they aren't that common here. I've heard of one litter of catahoula pups in my city, but that's it..

[KYS]

posted by Pam: I think most dogs are in shelters due to ignorance on the part of the public in general about spaying and neutering and there are always those crazy people out there who want their female to have a litter of "cute" puppies, forgetting that they will grow up and someone will need to be responsible for them. >>>>>

BINGO!!! That is a big part of why so many animals are in shelters today.
(but as for the puppy mills)
I also understand supply and demand, and if
people would not buy from Puppy mills or places that
get their dogs from puppy mills, these places would be
forced to shut down, because of lack of profit.

JMHO
(going back some years)
Sheba - $450.
Pepper- $800.
Rocky - $Gift

[CathyBogart]

Star was $150 from a local rescue, which included vaccinations, spay, a vet visit at the vet of my choice, and $1200 worth of open-heart surgery.


Primabella: I've gotten some flak for stating that I intend to get a puppy from a breeder this summer. Excuse me people, but I want a puppy whose parents I can meet, and whos future health can be at least somewhat predicted by looking at the health of the line. What's wrong with that?

I have found a WONDERFUL breeder in my area, I have called four of her references and heard of only one problem (which was really the new owner's fault, not the breeder's). I've met the mother of my puppy-to-be, and the father will be here from NC very soon, so I can meet him too! If I end up getting a male puppy from her he should run $450 - $600.


(Oh...My boyfriend's family dog was $400 at a flea market.....)

[wolfsoul]

I've gotten some flak for stating that I intend to get a puppy from a breeder this summer. Excuse me people, but I want a puppy whose parents I can meet, and whos future health can be at least somewhat predicted by looking at the health of the line. What's wrong with that?

Same here. No offence to shelter dogs or petshop dogs or backyard breeder dogs, but I want a dog that has been bred professionally, with people who have taken the time to ascess traits of the parents and such. I love shelter dogs, in my opinion they are all great, but I'm paranoid, lol, and when you want a breed that carries so many health problems, I think it may be wise on my part to get one that I atleast have somewhat of a guarentee that it will be healthy

[tikeyas_mom]

I kinda agree on the most part accept that I think that shelter dogs are so cute and loving and they need good homes to. So I feel really bad for them.

I want an elk hound and If they have a dog and ppl friendly one at the shelter at the time SURe as heck I'll adopt it F. but if they dont then I'll have to goto a breeder for one.

[jaquetta]

You should not feel at all bad about having bought from a breeder, though I can sympathize with the way you feel.. I to have dogs which I bought from a breeder. I feel the same about rescues, as everyone on here does, and I would do anything in my power to help any dog. However what we want personally for ourselves sometimes is just not available at a rescue. But ( and this is meant as no offense to anyone on here. I think you are all great ) but I will say the emphasise does seem to be put on rescueing only. I have registered dogs and at times I will admit, in my reading these post, it makes me feel quilty that mine are all purebreds.

My best to all dogs, and all on this board

Jaquetta

[oodlesofpoodles]

My Riley and Gannie were quite expensive. $1500 each with the breeder getting pick of the litter after I breed them. Pearlie mae her real name is Champion- Cetaceas Black Pearl was free. she was a retired show dog and they tried to breed her and she never took. so my friend got her and gave her to me when my shepherd had to be P.T.S. Sweetie free rescued off the highway, Jack and Silly Jilly free were willed to me. But all six are PRICELESS. I show dogs so therefore get purebreds, But I also rescue many mixes and do place them in homes. I help the dog pound find homes for the misplaces babies and do public ed on the responsibilities on pet ownership. Whether purebred or mix to the owners they are worth a million. Not all back yard breeders are bad either. you just have to be careful. Some would say that I would be a back yard breeder why because I don't have a kennel, this will be my first litter. But I know how to care for the female and what to do when the puppies are whelped. I by no means am a breeder. But I want another show puppy from my dog and will have contracts on all puppies sold.

[KYS]

posted by oodlesofpoodles: Some would say that I would be a back yard breeder why because I don't have a kennel, this will be my first litter. >>>>>

Oodles, a kennel does not make a breeder reputable.
Their are many show breeders who have a kennel name
but no kennel.
In my opinion, a reputable breeder is some one who does not
breed back to back, waits till the breeding pair are at least
2 years of age after they have had all necessary health checks for their particular breed such as elbows, cerfs, OFA etc.
A breeder must check back a "minimum" of 3-4 generations on both sides of the the breeding lines to make sure that genetically/health wise etc. these two dogs being
bread are a good breeding match for the future healthy generations of puppies to come.

I can think of more, but the above I think are the most
important to me.

[wolf_Q]

Prima, I feel the same way...I've ranted too....

My dream was to get a siberian husky. I had researched the breed, and knew it was the right dog for me. I wanted that breed, and only that breed. And (waiting for evil glares) I wanted a puppy. Having 2 older dogs that didn't really like other dogs, I didn't want to bring in an adult dog (3 times larger then them mind you) and risk them getting hurt....I thought they would get along better with a pup. Plus this was really *MY* first dog, and well, I was excited to get a puppy. If there was a siberian husky puppy in a shelter in my area, it would have been possible..but there wasn't. I'm sorry for being so heartless as to "buy" a dog.

Guess I shall answer the original point of the thread...

Nebo was $300
Reggie was Free
Smokey was $50

p.s. when I have my own house and can get another dog, I'd like to get a dog from a husky rescue

[sabies]

Sadie was $5 and I still have the receipt (in case I decide to return her - not likely!).

[shais_mom]

Prima, I don't think uabassoon was directed at you, I took it as
why was the thread started to begin with.

Shaianne my RB greyhound was from the Humane Soc I think I paid $45 for her or so But the trip to the PetStore was about 2 or 3 x that!
Keegan was given to me from a friend at work whose male sired a litter of Puppies and she heard that my Shaianne had died and they were getting a free puppy and she gave her to me.
I think they were selling them for females $350 / males $300
If Keegan wouldn't have been given to me, I would have never gotten her, I have no desire to buy a dog.
I would rescue one from the shelter, pound, or a 'free' add.
But I don't think any less of those that do pay for them. If you want a certain breed, then so be it. I personally am not breed specific so it wouldn't matter.

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by wolf_Q
. I'm sorry for being so heartless as to "buy" a dog.

I don't think anyone is heartless for 'buying' a dog. IMHO, you have saved that dog from ending up in a shelter or worse.
I know that with Keegan and her attitude and destructive behaivor etc, not everyone would have put up with it, and if I didn't have her, someone else MIGHT have taken her to the shelter or tied her up in the back yard.
I felt guilty at first for taking her b/c she wasn't a rescue, but ALY told me not to feel guilty b/c I could be saving her from ending up in the shelter or being tied up in the back yard. And I rescued Shaianne and Kylie from bad situations.
IMHO, what would be heartless is (not to mention stupid, assinine, cruel etc) is the people that pay out the ying yang for dogs and then tie them up outside.
My parents neighbors had a high dollar labrador retriever that they let run loose and my mom (who isn't overly fond of animals but can't stand to see them in pain) hit and killed it with her car b/c it ran out in front of her. She called them and told them and was sobbing and almost hysterical. She said "I am so sorry I hit your dog and I killed it" and you know what these assinine people said ? "OH gee, that dog was worth $400 we were going to breed it" which made her cry harder and their assinine kid said to a friend of his and it got back to me said " I wish it would have totalled their car!"
Like they even cared about the dog they were mad b/c they were out the money.
But monetary value aside, the love that those of us that DO love our animals, it can't be bought.

[AdoreMyDogs]

Graham was free. The shelter in which I adpoted him from needed volunteers way more then they needed $$, so there was no adoption fee, I just worked at the shelter for a few weeks. It was fun and I enjoyed doing it.

Kersey's adoption fee was $150 I think, but she came already spayed & vaccinated.

Please dont' feel bad, everyone, for buying dogs. There is nothing to be ashamed of. Honestly, I was SO close to putting a down payment on a golden pup from a breeder who charged I think $900 for females, if I remember correctly. I wanted one, and still do. I most likely will get a golden pup from excellent bloodlines and a very reputable breeder in the near future. I am interested in confirmation, AKC obedience, AKC tracking, etc.

Although Kersey is registered with MBDCA (Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America), and I can register her for "fun match" shows & obedience trials, I will one day have an AKC dog who I can show in AKC events.