i mean lets face it theres a lot of question on my dog is hyper.how big will my dog get.my dog isnt active .and so on.
2006-12-12 04:15:01 · 14 answers · asked by bassetluv 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
im not being mean.but i love basset hounds but not everyone should own one.just like any other dog we need to get one that fits our life styles.
2006-12-12 04:34:33 · update #1
Absolutely. . .you have a very valid point. In fact, before I got my first German shepherd, I spent almost as much on research materials as I did on the dog.
I read everything I could get my hands on about the breed, and I talked to people who owned shepherds. I also spoke with trainers who gave me breed-specific advice and suggestions for working with them. It took me several months of intensive research, but it was worth the time and the money. My late search dog was second to none when it came to drive, scent discrimination, and determination.
Granted, he was a working dog, but when people select a pet, hopefully, theyll have that animal for its entire life. Falling in love with a cute little bundle of fur in the petstore window is one thing. . .but what happens six months later when "Fluffy" weighs 100 pounds and is bouncing off the walls of your one bedroom apartment?
If more people would research a breed before they buy a particular dog, maybe there'd be fewer abandoned animals in the shelters.
2006-12-12 04:33:19 · answer #1 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People should definitely do research on the type of dog they are considering before they buy it! If everyone researched their dogs before they purchased them, there would be a lot fewer animals in shelters today! Behavioral issues as well as size issues would be clear to potential buyers before they became problems.
That being said, I think it is also the responsibility of the breeders to educate people on what to expect from the animals that they sell. Then, even if the buyers haven't researched a breed, they will have some information, and the chance to reconsider buying the dog before it is too late and another animal becomes unwanted!
2006-12-12 12:36:42 · answer #2 · answered by Shannon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AMEN to that.
I run a working dog rescue and we take in working dog breeds, such as the Aussie or the Border Collie and even the JRT's. Why? Because people were caught with what we call the "cute-puppy-syndrome". Then they get the dog home and it's trying to herd everything in sight, and they relinquish the dog saying, "Who knew he would be so hyper??!!!", or, "This dog has issues", OMG, it drives me bonkers!
There are so many websites and books to consult before choosing your dog people!!
There is no one perfect dog for any person, but there are groups of dogs that can appeal to certain types of people.
Working and Herding breeds are for the active people in agility, disc dogs, or that need a dog to herd their sheep. They are NOT family dogs.
A better family dog can be a Spaniel, or a dog from the Companion/Toy dog group.
Some terriers can make ideal family or single-person's dog.
Thank you for this question!!
2006-12-12 14:51:16 · answer #3 · answered by LiaChien 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doing your homework is critical. We own a pet store and people ask us all the time what is the best kind of dog. the answer is -- It depends on YOU and your situation and what you are looking to get from the dog. We wish more people would come in with some idea of what they wanted so we could better match the owner to the breed. A good source of information about the characteristics of the various breeds is AKC.org
2006-12-12 12:37:15 · answer #4 · answered by Jim7368 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! There are serious idiots out there who don't do their research. That's why there are so many animals being destroyed every year and when you type in dog rescue into a web search, you come up with so many results!! Ppl don't realise the amount of commitment and money required for dog care. The most expensive periods of puppy hood and then old age. It makes me really really angry that there are so many unresearched dog purchases. Pet store sales of puppies should be banned since their dogs generally come from unscrupulous puppy mill breeders. Why don't ppl care more?
2006-12-12 12:30:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone shoud research a breed before getting one. Different breeds have different exercise, grooming, feeding, and training requirements. Not to mention the difference in cost for feeding, boarding, and also vet care!!!
I am amazed by some of the questions I read here....I wish people would take the time to research and see what they are getting into before getting a dog...
http://www.libertydogtraining.com
2006-12-12 13:22:14 · answer #6 · answered by libertydogtraining 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya darn skippy!
My breeder, of the lovely boxer you see to the left, turned me away and sent me off to do my homework about Boxers! I had to read two books and visit other litters, I had to know about their known health issues etc. Then I had to report it all to the breeder before she would sell me a puppy. Thank goodness for responsible breeders! I encourage everyone to learn about dogs, and their breed even if they already have one so they can represent the breed properly! Potential puppy owners need to also research where to find kennel clubs, and classes for dog sports and agility.
When I breed my dog, the pups will go home with a book on the breed and a list of dog resources in my town!
2006-12-12 12:25:52 · answer #7 · answered by Tenners 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Great question! because I just answered this today twice to people I know. I wanted a dog so much for years, but I had to consider how much time I could give to caring for one. I spent 2 years researching different breeds to fit my lifestyle. I met with people who had the breed I decided on. A Belgium Shepherd. Perfect I mean an absolutely perfect dog for me. Everyone I knew loved him. I adored him, his name was Lupo,wolf in Italian. Unfortunately he was stolen from my home after 5 years. Now I have all kinds of breeds, misfits, rescued, and love them all. I think a lot of wanting a dog is about how much time you are willing to give them. YOU are their parent, caretaker now, and all they need is you. k, Please keep me posted on what you decide, (rescue shelters). Welcome to the world of mans best friend.
2006-12-12 12:37:10 · answer #8 · answered by lin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone should do research before getting any animal. If you are a busy person for example, a terrier would not be a good dog to get.
2006-12-12 12:22:03 · answer #9 · answered by Yoyo 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Definitely, I think it's a really idea bad to give pets to young children as Xmas/birthday presents. They must have a prior understanding of their responsibilities as a pet owner. Irresponsible owners are why the SPCA is always full.
2006-12-12 12:39:53 · answer #10 · answered by lala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋