I heard that some breeders get rid of the unwanted puppies if they dont measue up to breed ACK standards... Where do I locate a breeder that does this. I really want one as a companion. INEXPENISVE of free.... Thank you
2006-10-27 11:45:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have already researched the breed. And I have went to www.petfinder.com
2006-10-27 12:05:14 · update #1
I have the money to take the dog to the vet and get shots fixed...etc... I just cant pay the $1000 and up price for the breed.
2006-10-27 12:06:09 · update #2
search in your newspaper for people that might be getting rid of some puppies. Or when you go into grocery stores, leave flyers saying that ou want a bulldog if anyone is trying to get rid of one
2006-10-27 11:49:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you are looking for what is termed a "pet quality" dog. You will still have to pay a pretty penny, and you will have to prove you have had the animal spayed or neutered before the breeder will release the papers to you. And most breeders, adoption agencies and rescues are going to require that you pay some money up front... this keep people from using the animal as bait to train fighting dogs, it also means you have an investment in the animal and are less likiy to dump it, you will also need money for vet visits, registration, food etc. I would suggest you get in touch with a Bulldog rescue association. They place unwanted animals with people who want a particular breed as a pet. sometimes these rescue animals have been abused, or the original owner did not research the breed to see if it would fit with thier lifestyle. Sometimes people give up the animal for behavioral issues, illness or even if it was the beloved pet of someone who needed to be institutionalized. You may not get a puppy, but sometimes these poor creatures are less than a year old. I also suggest you research this breed and talk to several people who already have a bulldog. Each dog has its own set of health issues and behavioral quirks. make sure this is the type of dog for you before you commit. I know I dont get along with any terrier breed, but I love the large working class dogs.. course I love my toy breed too, but he thinks hes a big dog! :) Good luck
2006-10-27 19:02:23 · answer #2 · answered by grapelady911 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OF course breeders PLACE puppies in the litter that are not show/breeding quality!!! That is where the good pet quality puppies come from!!!!!
We do not discount them or give them away though!!!!!!!!!!! ALL my puppies are raised with the same care and standards, pet or show. They are all sold for the same price. Some people want to show/breed, some do not. A puppy is not worth less just because it has been labeled "pet". A good breeder has pet homes waiting for each litter. Most of what you will place is pet. Sometimes a show quality pup will go to a pet home for various reasons.
What you are looking for is a BAD breeder that NEEDS to get RID of a puppy. In a breed like you want, that will be very hard to find. It is an expensive breed...even for a pet.
2006-10-27 19:42:27 · answer #3 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO NO NO Breeders do not "get rid of..puppies if they don't measure up to breed AKC standards" !!!! They place them as pet puppies rather than show prospects. Get "rid of them" - a totally amazing and bizarre concept. Pet puppies are usually priced lower than show puppies but they certainly are NOT being shovelled off as 'free to a good home.'
Bulldogs are pricier than most breeds simply because the hereditary health screenings are expensive $500-750 per parent), litters are often small (4-7), stud fees are typically $500 -1500, and the real problem in cost is that females frequently require caesarian sections to deliver ($1000 and up) plus the raising, vaccinating, worming and micro-chipping of the puppies - it adds up real fast.
Doubt you are going to find one for "free" and "inexpensive" - if that is defined as a couple hundred dollars. If you want one that badly, start saving the money and maybe in 2-4 years you can have one.
Start here; http://www.thebca.org/
That takes you to the National Breed Club which is the only club about the breed that is recognized and accredited by the AKC and it sets the standards for the breed .
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 or breeder referaal contact - all of whom have agreed to abide by the breeders code of ethics (which you can read)
http://thebca.org/breedref.html (They use a referral contact)
(2) a link to the breed rescue for their breed
http://www.rescuebulldogs.org/ (At least 27 in rescue that are listed on the website) and they explicitly state that in the rare instance of any puppies being given to rescue for placement typically have severe health problems)
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, ins some breed rescues, some 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…. Rescues require an application and an adoption fee.
If you decide to get a puppy, please use one of the breeders who are members of the breed club. A well-bred pet puppy may not be a candidate for the show ring (that nose being 1/8th of an inch to long or something else very picky) but they will be very healthy, the parents carefully screened for hereditary health problems, and from a breeder who has devoted a great deal of time to understanding the breed and bloodlines. A responsible breeder will have a written contract with a health guarantee for hereditary problems; require that if for any reason you ever have to give up the dog that it comes back to them; and always be available for help, assistance and advice about your dog. Such a breeder will tell you if they don't think their breed is right for you based upon your needs. They want a perfect forever home for the puppies - not the money. (In 43 years in the dog show world, I have never known a breeder of that caliber who has made a profit on their dogs - it is labor of love.)
A puppy from such a breeder costs no more - and often less as poorly bred dogs tend to have very high vet bills over the years - than from a backyard breeder who doesn't do the health checks, knows nothing about the breed or bloodlines, doesn't give a guarantee, never wants to hear about the puppy again and has breed from mediocre or poor quality dogs.
You may find the breeder who has the type of dog you want but no litter on the ground at the moment. Most good breeders have waiting lists -get on it. You may find the breeder and puppy you want but at a distance. Among the really responsible breeders(members of the club) shipping a puppy is quite normal -they want the best possible home for the dog and the written contract is very extensive.
Do ask the breeders on the club list if they have any dogs they bred that they need to rehome - good breeders all require if the owner can't keep one, it comes back to them. It may be a dog they placed and it came back because the owner didn't have time, didn't realize how big it would get, got divorced.... It may be a dog who was a show prospect but as they grew didn't meet their early promise. It may be an AKC Champion they decided not to use in their breeding program because while it did get the Championship, they don't need more bloodstock or find a tiny conformation flaw they don't want to reproduce.
NEVER EVER buy from a pet shop. Those puppies came from puppy mills where the parents are locked in cages, bred until they literally die from it, never vaccinated, never wormed, fed just enough so they don't quite die of starvation, live in filth, never bathed or groomed or cared for, are typically of very poor genetic stock both physically and often mentally. The puppies are shoved off to pet stores with no vaccinations, no worming, no socialization or handling... You are buying nothing but heartbreak at a price higher than what a responsible breeder charged for a pet puppy.
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
2006-10-27 21:10:46 · answer #4 · answered by ann a 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Breeders still charge quite a bit for pet quality dogs, just not as much potential breeders.
Try finding a rescue group in your area, and adopting a dog. Keep in mind, even if you get a pup somewhere for free, you still have to be responsible for shots, neutering, good food, and other expenses, if you can't afford those, don't get a dog.
www.petfinder.org - Search by breed and location.
2006-10-27 18:52:50 · answer #5 · answered by Nikki T 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of any breeders that give puppies away because they don't fit the standard. They sell them with limited/pet registration, so they cannot be bred or shown. Check your local rescues, petfinder, and the paper. People are quickly learning that English Bullies are not the big, lazy, lumps people think they are..and they can't handle them.
2006-10-27 23:12:46 · answer #6 · answered by The Mouth 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ALL pet pups are sold as such BECAUSE they aren't SHOW/BREEDING QUALITY!!
That's WHY they are available to the public!!!
Bulldogs START at $1500!!! You *might* be able to find a retiree. OR ...go to the RESCUE groups!
2006-10-28 08:37:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You might try www.petfinder.com
2006-10-27 18:53:03 · answer #8 · answered by wyomingJoan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋