About a month ago my folks got a female beagle puppy. But my Mom and older Sister have asthema and my sister has a hard time breathing from time to time. So we're selling our beagle, she stays downstairs in the kitchen in a exercise pen in our town house.
She'll be 15 weeks old tomarrow so she can't take a bath just yet.
Does anyone have any advice on what to do?
I really want to keep this beagle puppy!
My beagle mix died two years ago. We do have a male pug and if we kept the beagle we were going to breed her with him.
But does anyone have any advice on what I can do?
No jokes or wise cracks please.
2006-11-07 04:42:44 · 11 answers · asked by Checkers- the -Wolf 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
First of all, why can't your pup take a bath? What a silly notion. Would you not bathe a baby until they are 15 weeks (much less the equivalent of a year and a half in "dog years).
Second, it doesn't make sense that your sister would be allergic to the beagle and not the pug. Neither one is an allergy-friendly dog. Perhaps it's just having two dogs rather than one dog.
Third, why would you breed purebred dogs and deliberately create "mutts." There are enough of them in the world.
Fourth, you need to ask your mom if your sister has been to allergy doctors. She may be able to take shots that will desensitize her to dog dander. There are different kinds of asthma - some are allergy driven, some exercise driven, some are emotionally driven.
Sadly, your folks made a decision that they thought would be great for you and it has ended up hurting two people - you and your sister. Unfortunately it sounds like you may have to wait until your sister leaves home or you have your own home to have two dogs.
2006-11-07 04:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by kramerdnewf 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't think I would suggest breeding this pet to a Pug,but that is your choice.If your pet is 15 weeks old,it is safe to bath the pup,just be sure to dry it with a blow dryer so it won't get chilled.Would also suggest getting a Chihuahua breed for your Mom and Sister for the asthema,as this breed of dog helps people with asthema .If you can easily tend to the Beagle yourself and see that is is well taken care of then don't get rid of it.
2006-11-07 12:49:05 · answer #2 · answered by Help 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm not sure that I completely understand your dilemma.
It sounds like you have this particular dog separated from the other - the pug. Are they only allergic to this dog?
IF that is the case, then I would suggest finding a good home for the beagle, as staying in a pen in the kitchen for the rest of its life doesn't sound like much fun.
2006-11-07 12:50:00 · answer #3 · answered by diney2u 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are being unfair to your mother, sister, and the dog. First of all, your family has allergies, they get sick in the presence of the dog. Keeping her is not an option unless you move out. Secondly, planning to breed a dog, especially one who is causing health problems for your family, is pretty callous. You don't even know basics like when to bath a dog. Do you have homes for all the puppies? Willl you vaccinate them and pay for their medical care? What happens when your mom or sister has a reaction to the pups? If you are planning to sell mixed breed puppies, then you are planning to start a puppy mill. You are too shallow and self-centered to own a pet.
2006-11-07 12:57:21 · answer #4 · answered by Gallifrey's Gone 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why in the world would you want to breed them??
Have you ever been to petfinders.com or even volunteered for an animal rescue agency. There are so many animals out there that need homes and it is because people don't spay and neuter there pets. To make things worse people are cross breeding purebreds to come up with new breeds. The last thing you need to do is breed your dogs.
2006-11-07 13:59:50 · answer #5 · answered by htj759495 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm not sure if you can do anything to keep the dog since your mother and sister can't live with her. did your parents not know that your mother's and sister's asthma condition can be affected by the dog shedding? maybe you can buy an air purifier but i'm not quite sure how well that will work for your family members.
im' sorry if you end up having to give away the puppy. if you do get another one, you should look into adopting one that doesn't shed - a yorkie or a maltese, or a poodle. if you look them up, information should say if they shed or not.
good luck!
2006-11-07 12:51:29 · answer #6 · answered by yiatdi 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can bath your puppy! Use a gentle shampoo and don't get any in the eyes. Or you can call your vet and see if they carry any special shampoos to use. But please don't breed your Beagle. We already have an overpopulation of animals and adding to that population only results in the euthanizing of other dogs.
2006-11-07 12:49:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You absolutely can give the puppy a bath, it is old enough. Try an allergan reducing shampoo. You can bathe once or twice a week if needed. Give that a try.
2006-11-07 12:47:03 · answer #8 · answered by dog's best friend 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT BREED THESE DOGS!!! Spay and neuter. Go to a shelter and go guess which one of 10 will find a home. There is absolutely no reason to bring more dogs-especially intentional mixed breeds into the world. And your puppy is old enough for a bath in a not-insecticide puppy shampoo if your keep him warm and dry him well. Please please please do not breed-do some research and find out for yourself why.
2006-11-07 12:46:44 · answer #9 · answered by cayusecrazy 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They sell these cloths that are kinda like baby wipes but they are to keep your pet clean when you can't bathe them. they are specifically made for pets. Also you guys can get air filters to reduce the airborne pet hair. take your dog outside and brush it down to remove loose hair,and keep the dogs bedding clean. and please don't cross breed that dog.
2006-11-07 12:52:46 · answer #10 · answered by dfalllenangel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋