2007-02-17 09:49:18 · 20 answers · asked by Jacki3 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
There are MANY good dogs at humane societies that really need homes. Check there.
Or if you have to "buy" a dog, make sure it is from a reputable breeder, not a pet shop or puppy mill.
2007-02-17 09:53:01 · answer #1 · answered by christine_ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try an animal shelter! Alot of wonderful, loving dogs have been put to sleep because noone wanted to adopt, they just wanted to get a purebred. Shelter dogs often take longer to get used to you, but they will make great companions.
But if you would like to buy a pup from a breeder, check out the place first. Are the parents healthy and meet breed standards? Are the areas around clean? Do the dogs have food, water and space to run around? Ask someone who have gotten a pup from the breeder about the pup. Were they satisfied?
Peace out and rock on
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2007-02-17 18:05:23 · answer #2 · answered by rivers! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a pedigree dog go to a breeder. See next day pets or AKC.org breeders classifieds in your area. If you dont want peditgeed dogs go to breed resue on next day pets, or AKC.org or the ASCA, the humaine society or your local pound. But please stay away from pet stores. They sell sub standard dogs at high prices and many of them are sick or get sick
2007-02-17 17:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by gary b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-17 17:56:32 · answer #4 · answered by Jibjab 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Shelters, breed rescues, and reputable breeders are all good sources.
Never buy from a pet store, you'll be supporting the cruel puppy mills.
2007-02-17 17:53:39 · answer #5 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
any dog thats healthy alert and friendly and loving will be a good dog . animal shelters or humane society .or even in the dogs for sale classified section .
2007-02-17 17:56:04 · answer #6 · answered by josh s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rescue don't buy. we rescued our 2 maltese from the metropolitan maltese rescue. but we found them using petfinder.com. you can enter your zip code and the breed of dog you want to minimize your search. good luck! im sure that you will give any dog a great home!
2007-02-17 18:06:53 · answer #7 · answered by Jacki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the AKC website and decide what breed you want. Than contact the Breed club for that breed and they will send you to some of the best breeders in your area in that breed.
2007-02-17 18:01:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a big believer in going to the local
pound, and giving an unwanted dog
a good home.
2007-02-17 18:00:01 · answer #9 · answered by kyle.keyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rescue a dog...they are very grateful and you'd being doing a great thing. Mixed breeds are heartier and healthier.
2007-02-17 17:53:29 · answer #10 · answered by Cindy W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋