I want a dog but I don't have money to buy these $400 dogs that everyone is selling. I just want a nice little cute dog, my house isn't very big other wise I would buy a big dog, I live Nebraska, is anyone selling a dog or know someone who is around here???
2006-10-26 06:13:36 · 12 answers · asked by kendra dowson 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Check out your local Pound. They will give you a dog and it will have all of its up to date shots. They will be the most loyal dogs too!
Good luck.
2006-10-26 06:16:07 · answer #1 · answered by Theandysullivan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm.. You need to check out breed rescue.
Every AKC breed has a rescue run by the breed club acredited and recogonized by the AKC.
Adoption from breed resuces can run from $100 -350 depending upon the breed and size of the dog. They are brought up to date on their vaccinations and worming and are spayed/neutered
The rescues work nationally and have dogs all that need homes. Often if a rescue thinks you would be a wonderful home they will work with you on the adoption fee- reduce it or take payments.
Do give serious thought to adopting from an adult from a breed rescue. The clubs' breed rescues go to a great deal of trouble to determine the dog's temperrment, personality, likes and dislikes (particularly kids and cats and other dogs in the household), health, and level of training. They make a huge effort to match the right dog to the right home - and if they don't have one they think will be suitable for your home, they won't place it. Great way to avoid the puppy training, newspapers, chewing.......They have dogs that are purebred and part-bred (1/2 or so of their breed.) Dogs that come through rescue are so thrilled to have a forever loving home having once been abandoned to a shelter or rescue that they are typically extra devoted and loving. Dogs lose their homes for reason that are not their fault: death, divorce, a move and they couldn’t keep them, financial problems….
Go here to find the list of breed rescues:
http://www.akc.org/breeds/rescue.cfm
Go here to read about the breeds:
http://www.akc.org/breeds/index.cfm
You can search by Group, Breed name or all of them at once.
Now, when you click on the picture of the dog and go to the page for that breed, on the left is a column. At the bottom of the column, is a link captioned "National Breed Club". Click on it - that takes you to the link to the National Club for that breed that sets the breed standards. The Clubs' websites will give you an ENORMOUS amount of information about the breed - the good, the bad, and the why or why not to get that breed. The clubs websites also have:
(1) a breeders list - all of whom have agreed to abide by the breeders code of ethics (which you can read)
(2) a link to the breed rescue for their breed
IF A SERIOUS BREEDER OR RESCUE TELLS YOU THAT THE BREED IS NOT SUITED FOR YOUR SITUATION - BELIEVE THEM - NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU LIKE THE WAY THE DOG LOOKS
Now once you know what the tendencies and traits of the breeds are, you are prepared to think about adopting a mixed breed. Now you know when they say "mastiff/collie" cross, what you are geting into. PLEASE consider adopting from your shelter. they make just as wonderful pets as those with a pedigree. They are often more loyal and bond more closely when they know that they can trust you not to leave them having already been abandoned and deserted in their lives, and thankful for a loving home. You can go to your local shelter.
If you can't afford the adoption fee from a shelter ($50-100) may be you should rethink getting a dog with the costs of dog food, annual medical care and medical emergencies.
2006-10-26 09:13:01 · answer #2 · answered by ann a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw the cutest little king charles spaniel at the humane society. they also had the tineiyst york, but he was old and sick so he was the office dog. Check out rescue agenciesin your area, the pound, the humane society. Heck, sometimes there are people who need to go into nursing homes, or go to live with family and they cant take thier beloved small pet. Alot of times theres nothing wrong with these pets, Its just that people didnt reasearch the breed to know what quirks and characteristics the animal has this creating a personality conflict between the owner and the dog. I would have a house full of Pekes if I could.
2006-10-26 06:28:17 · answer #3 · answered by grapelady911 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a dog from a breeder that isn't too expensive if you ask for a "companion" quality dog. This means that you're not going to get papers, the dog must be altered, and can't be shown.
Other than that, check newspapers or the pound. I have a midget Pomeranian (she's 3 inches tall) and I'll be putting an add for her in my local paper.
2006-10-26 07:32:01 · answer #4 · answered by andi b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't afford $400 for a dog, then you don't need one, you will be spending $400 alone just on vaccines and prevenatives. Spay or Neuter will be at least $200. And what if the puppy got sick. Maybe you should wait.
2006-10-26 07:31:56 · answer #5 · answered by dann212003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's tons of dogs at many rescue groups in need of a good home, all sizes! www.petfinder.com is the best place to start looking. You'll still pay an adoption fee, but this cost is to cover the spaying/nuetering of the dog and to bring it up date on vaccinations.
2006-10-26 07:08:15 · answer #6 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did buy a shih tzu a yr ago at a pet store for $$$ but included in that cost was his first grooming, first set of immunizations and the registration of the puppy and a coupon for the first visit to a vet.
So if you are looking for a cheap puppy you are still going to have all the other expenses including a kennel, food and toys.
Best Wishes!
2006-10-26 06:22:47 · answer #7 · answered by Buff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
REALITY CHECK - A well bred dog will cost in the upwards of thousands and not to mention costs? If you want a relatively cheap dog then purchase one from a shelter, not an irresponsible scum bag of a self glorified breeder.
2016-05-21 22:30:25 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally if your not willing to pay the price then maybe search for a free to a good home adult dog.
There are lots out there that need them.
Myself, I paid almost 700 for my dog and he is worth every single penny, even if he is barely 7 lbs :)
2006-10-26 06:17:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Here are just a few of the thousands in your state that are available
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=6788668
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=7226554
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=7197802
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=7209697
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=7071224
Check out www.petfinder.com and search by size and zip code. Thousands of dogs are added each day. They all need homes like yours!
Good luck!
2006-10-26 06:57:35 · answer #10 · answered by Jennadog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋