should i get a dog from a shelter or a breeder?

Question

i need any kind of loyal obedient sporting dog any ideas?
i would be with it all day and no trainer needed!

shelter it is!!!

Answer 1

It depends really....

If you get a dog from a breeder it's usually going to be a puppy.. or it's going to be a retired breeding dog.
both you will more then likely have to house train, and train to simple commands.
Contrary to the comment above, if you buy from a reputable breeder then you will not have health issues. look for a genetic health gurantee and a contract. And don't buy from a backyard breeder that does not do genetic research and test their animals and research their dogs' lines.

If you want a dog that is already trained (house/commands) then go with a rescue. There are many purebred rescues out there. Many with very high quality dogs, even trained hunting dogs. Some will have health issues.. but i've found some of them are as simple as food allergies that their owners just didn't want to deal with buying 2 kinds of food.. it's pretty sad.

Answer 2

Shelter, for sure. There are a lot of dogs in shelters that are larger breeds, around a year old. People get a cute puppy, don't train it, and then don't want to deal with it when their cute puppy turns into a large dog that needs to run and doesn't know any obedience. I used to walk dogs in an animal shelter, and there were so many sweet, good-natured dogs that just needed a stable home and some obedience training to be fabulous pets. Most good shelters also temperament test every pet to make sure that only ones with no vicious or antisocial inclinations are put up for adoption. If you are set on a particular breed, there are lots of good rescue organizations out there, too.

Answer 3

Getting a dog from a shelter is saving a life that would otherwise be taken away. You can find excellent dogs from a shelter, but you can find some that have anxeities about being alone. If you are looking for a sporting dog that is easy to train, a lab is a good choice. Boder collies are another great idea. When looking at a shelter, find the dog that "calls" to you. I have had numerous dogs from shelters, and love(d) everyone. Take your time for the perfect dog. But consider a shelter dog. Most have already been potty trianed.

Answer 4

I would go to the shelter, some dogs there only have limits on the time they get there before they are euthanized. That's how it is where I live, I don't know about other states. Breeders can often be very expensive. The best dogs I have gotten were from the shelter, and were the most obedient and loyal.

Answer 5

When you rescue an animal, its one of the kindest things you can do. However, some people avoid it because they don't know what they're getting exactly. They may not know that the dog is very toy possessive, and the dog is on its way back to the shelter because it attacked their child who was trying to play with it. You also don't know about health problems, or where that dog came from. It could have come from a horrible puppy mill and end up getting lots of health problems as it ages.

When you get a dog from a breeder, you know *exactly* what you are getting, or you should anyways. A responsible breeder will present you with a health guarantee, prove that their dogs were health tested, and tell you common health problems in the breed.

It's up to you.

Answer 6

That is a choice you have to make yourself. If you get a puppy from a breeder you still have to get all their shots and all their training is still ahead of you. You can ask the breeder all sorts of questions and a good breeder will answer them for you. Ask about their temperament, are they good with children, Ask for references.

If you get an older puppy or adult dog from a shelter or rescue, they are UTD on shots, most of the hard training is already done. most only need touch up training. Some are either spayed or neutered or have a spay/neuter policy in force. Some dogs they will know the dogs back ground as they were given up for some reason or another. And others they really have no idea as they were strays on the street,and can only give a good guess. Yes , they do compatibility test on the animals. Make a play date with the dog first, if you get along fine ,then bring in the rest of the family another day, to see if they get along.

So you see, the choice is really up to you.

No matter where you find you pet, breeder or shelter, I wish you well in finding a pup or adult dog of your choice.

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Answer 7

Go to a shelter, and you will see why you should get one from a shelter. You will save it's life, and the dog will know it. The selection is also much better than what you would get from a breeder. Bring a tennis ball with you, a bounce it in front of the dog. If the eyes are intently trained on the ball, this indicates focus, regardless of the breed. These kinds of dogs are often excellent 'sporting' dogs. The likelihood of getting genetic defects in a 'breeder' dog is pretty high.

Answer 8

Depends, if you want to breed, then get it from a breeder. But you can find some really sweet (and cute) dogs from a shelter, and you'd be saving its life. A few loyal, obedient, and sporting dogs are Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers.

Answer 9

A SHELTER. The dogs in shelters are dogs that have been rescued from a horrible life at a puppymill or ones that were not wanted for whatever reason. They deserve a loving home and you can usually get a wonderful dog for a lot less money from a shelter.

Answer 10

This is a tough question but the best thing to do is research and research again. Some breeders are notorious for improper care and neglect. There are alot of puppy mills who only care about profit.
Shelters in many cases have no idea of the dogs past or trianing or lack there of. I have taken in many dogs and cats as well and the best way I have found is to gain there trust first and formost and that requires patience and lot of TLC. This is a vital key in proper training of any animal gain there love and trust. This takes time but the rewards are great.