im looking for a maltipoo and i want to know where can i find the best deals and what to look for when buying a dog
2007-01-22 14:37:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
you can go to www.hoobly.com they have dogs on there for good prices
2007-01-22 14:39:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Ha ha ha, before you get a dog you should at least get the breed right. You want and Maltese Poodle CROSS. There is no such thing as a Maltipoo. And the only way to get a good quality cross is to look in the pound because no quality breeder will ever breed them. DONT USE THE SITES BECAUSE THEY ARE PUPPY MILL PARADISE. I am sorry to say that you will find nothing but mills and BYB's with the breed you are looking for.
2007-01-22 22:52:53 · answer #2 · answered by Sassyshiba 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
What do you mean by "deals?" Dogs are just not items of commerce. They are living, breathing beings whom we have domesticated, and who as a result of that domestication, depend upon us for all of their needs.
Maltipoos are, generally, either the product of puppy mills or backyard breeders. Before "buying" any dog, please research both of those terms, to become familiar with where most pet store and internet (excluding rescues and shelters) dogs originate. A number of "poo" dogs sold on the internet are, simply, stolen dogs, or dogs obtained from rescues and shelters under false pretenses, as well. Please be careful, and also compassionately consider the neglect and cruelty associated with the commercial sale of dogs.
There are, though, reputable breeders of most breeds, who love their dogs and their breed, treat them well, produce dogs in very small numbers, and require that their dogs be returned to them only, if they are relinquished by the buyer.
Finally, there are 326 abandoned maltese or maltese mix dogs needing homes, and 110,839 total abandoned dogs listed on Petfinder.com today.
2007-01-22 23:03:23 · answer #3 · answered by TalksTooMuch 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
uhhhhh well dogs aren't usually the type of things that you find "on sale" but maybe they are cheaper from a farm or something. But, that will be really hard since you are looking for a specific dog.
Here are some things to look out for:
Make sure that the parrents of this dog are not brother and sister.. or related in any way. this can concentrate the negative genes that run in the familie's gene pool, and lead to problems down the road like cancer.
2007-01-22 22:40:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
A great place to start is on www.petfinder.com, which is a collaboration of shelter sites. Type in your area code and it will list pets available at shelters around your area. It is very possible to find what you think you are looking for at a shelter. You just have to be patient, as people are constantly ridding themselves of pets they have taken without considering the care and responsibility that comes along with it. If you do your research and are willing to travel, you are sure to find what you are looking for at a shelter. Also, you might just fall in love with something you weren't expecting. Good luck in your search. I adopted a shelter pet and he is great. Another good thing about shelters is that you can meet your pet prior to purchasing and decide whether their personality is compatible to yours. And, if it is not, they are returnable. Plus, you can get a new pet at a great price, with all the trimmings (neutering and vaccinations).
2007-01-22 22:48:54 · answer #5 · answered by allstar_cookie 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you need to wait until you are financially stable, before purchasing a pet. you are already concerned about the price, so i do not think you would be able to give the pet the proper care, vaccines, food, training, suitable living area.
you can not put a price on a well bred, full blodded pet.
PLEASE WAIT,until you do not have to ask for a bargain pet.
god bless you.
Saint Bernard breeder in Indiana since 1977.
2007-01-22 22:52:15 · answer #6 · answered by Indiana Colts Fan 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have just spent the weekend looking online for a maltipoo! I checked out 2 breeders and spoke to 1 of them. I then went to petfinder and i am happy to say that i am waiting for them to approve me for a puppy maltipoo in this area!
good luck and enjoy your new puppy
2007-01-22 23:01:15 · answer #7 · answered by sushimaven 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I went down to an animal shelter and paid $60 for a GORGEOUS purebred Yellow Lab and she's already spayed and has all her shots, AND they microchipped her. When we had our male dog microchipped, that alone was $55. So, not only did I save her life, but she turned out to be only 6 months old, and a perfect dog, and it saved me money to save her life from the shelter. If you adopt a dog that's already spayed, it's usually a lot cheaper.
Good luck!
Please, save a life today. :)
2007-01-22 22:41:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A WIERD MIX OF TWO DOGS, TRY PETLAND. THEY ARE LOCATED IN MANY DIFFERENT PLACES AND THEY ALMOST ALWAYS HAVE A LARGE SUPPLY OF MIX DOGS. IN SOME LOCATIONS THEY EVEN TAKE REQUESTS ON NEW BREEDS. JUST DON'T FIND A MIX BREED OUT OF THE NEWS PAPER. YOU WILL ALWAYS RUN THE RISK OF FINDING POOR BREEDING CONDITIONS MAKING FOR A POOR DOG IN THE FUTURE.
GOOD LUCK!
2007-01-22 23:06:28 · answer #9 · answered by TIM'S HOUSE 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How about looking at the shleter and giving a dog that really needs a home one?
2007-01-22 22:40:06 · answer #10 · answered by Brainiac 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
humane society or your county/parish animal shelter
lots of great dogs in need of a home
2007-01-22 22:39:54 · answer #11 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋