2006-08-10 08:55:45 · 13 answers · asked by kk 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If a "breeder" was selling dogs really, really cheap I would avoid them like the plague because they must be cutting corners.
2006-08-10 09:00:26 · answer #1 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, if you are buying a cheap puppy from a pet store, they probably come from puppy mills. Google puppy mill and see what you get. Do you want to give support this kind of animal abuse? Also, the dog you get at a discount is probably inbred and will cost you more in vet bills for problems related to poor breeding later on. A dog is a friend for life, not just a thing to buy.
PS Check out petfinder.com
Economics seem to be a concern to you. Have you thought about the expenses unrelated to your dog? Vet bills, training, food, shots, spaying/neutering? Are you financially prepared to give a dog a good life?
When you buy a dog, you are essentially killing a dog in a shelter or a rescue dog. If you are so committed for to these breeds (which I'm sure has something to do w.Paris Hilton and the popularity/status of small breeds), why not look on petfinder and get a rescue. Check out your local animal shelter - they probably have a wonderful pet for you that is waiting to get euthanized (this means killed). You could do a really noble thing and save an animal's life.
A dog is not something to get at Wal-mart for bargain basement prices. A dog is a living, sentient being with a tremendous capacity for love and affection. When you get a dog, you are not buying a "thing", you are welcoming a new family member into your home.
2006-08-10 09:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by Ivy P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. there called puppy mills.i live in texas and there all over.just look in any paper under dogs and you will find a puppy mill with cheap puppie, most have any so called breed your looking for....now for a good place to look your city HUMANE SOCIETY. they to have any breed you could want and they to are cheap and you save the life... if they dont have the breed you want today then go back next week. another thing you can do is look on line for a rescue group of the breed you want.theres one for EVERY breed. i got my bloodhound from one. had him for years.with no problems....
2006-08-10 12:00:00 · answer #3 · answered by BLOODHOUND 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"CKC Baby Chihuahuas"
Also known as "We're backyard breeders and we're not good enough to register with the AKC, so we'll register with the Continental Kennel Club and charge BIG bucks for 'registered' dogs because the stupid idiots who buy the puppies won't know that we're scamming them for hundreds of dollars"...
Registrations from the Continental Kennel Club aren't worth the paper they're printed on. They'd register a goat as a great dane if you paid them enough.
2006-08-10 09:37:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try First Monday Trades Day in Canton, Texas, off of I-20 in between DFW and Tyler. They have a huge sectioin totally devoted to pets. You can find some really good deals there.
2006-08-10 09:01:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
no but i know of someone in Idaho that breeds them she has 12 dogs and 3 puppies (yorkies)
2006-08-10 09:22:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't afford to spend alot then look into a rescue dog.
Breeding and Breeder info
http://www.wonderpuppy.net/breeding.htm
How to choose a breeder and puppy
http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/breeding.html
2006-08-10 09:21:00 · answer #7 · answered by cm30324 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am with the person who said to go to Canton, Tx . They have a complete animal section. Also my best friend who lives in Cleburne Tx (near Ft. Worth)raises CKC Baby Chihuahuas. PM me for contact info , if desired. Good Luck to you.
2006-08-10 09:08:49 · answer #8 · answered by Bluntly Blondie 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes, you can find a local breeder in your state, go to petfind.com
I have friends that advertise on petfind .com
2006-08-14 08:26:28 · answer #9 · answered by vivian c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because they are really really not cheap.
2006-08-10 09:00:50 · answer #10 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋