I was wondering do you think it is just as good to get a dog from the classifieds in the newspaper or the ASPCA or is it better to get a puppy from a breeder?
2007-11-06 06:07:13 · 13 answers · asked by Indeed. 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Depends on what you want.
If you are going to take the extensive amount of time to show your dog than a breeder. If not then adopt from a shelter.
Remember adopting your adoption fee is a tax deduction and you should get their tax id number!!!
2007-11-06 06:17:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Either go to a reputable breeder or the ASPCA or shelter. Dogs advertised in the papers are from unknown breeding, and are possibly carrying a lot of potential problems, behavioural and physical.
2007-11-06 14:11:54 · answer #2 · answered by rjn529 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Newspapers are usually BYB. They usually have not done health clearances and things like that. The cost is less than a good breeder would charge. They usually have no guarantee and offer no help after the sale either.
The ASPCA is a fine choice as is a GOOD breeder. Just depends on what you are looking for.
2007-11-06 14:11:07 · answer #3 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Adopt from a rescue or shelter or get a puppy from a reputable breeder. Reputable breeders don't put ads in the newspaper.
2007-11-06 18:59:50 · answer #4 · answered by Pawsitively Dog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ASPCA or a rescue. I wouldn't go with a breeder. You can never be sure. Not to mention, when you get a dog from a shelter or rescue, you get them spayed or neutered. Which helps prevent pet overpopulation.
2007-11-06 14:15:39 · answer #5 · answered by caitiejx36 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I definitely think the ASPCA, Humane Society, or Rescue Group.
2007-11-06 14:11:05 · answer #6 · answered by Mom to 4 Weims 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I got my dog on Live Deal(she is very healthy and friendly)
Live Deal is a website.
Otherwise i would say to get your puppy at Humane Society or ASPCA.
2007-11-06 14:18:50 · answer #7 · answered by Icepupi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
aspca or respectable responsibel breeder
adds in the paper arre from back yard breeders, people who breed their pets indiscriminantly for whatever reason (usually money) but neglect proper health testing.
2007-11-06 14:17:35 · answer #8 · answered by Gems 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please please please either go to a shelter or to a reputable breeder. A very high percentage of the puppies being sold in the classifieds are from puppy mills or irresponsible breeders.
If you're interested in the shelter option, use Petfinder.org to find the type of dog you're seeking in a shelter near you.
2007-11-06 14:14:29 · answer #9 · answered by Sherry C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try www.petfinder.com This web site offers thousands of listing from all over the US of dogs/cats in no-kill shelters...definitely a site worth looking into.
2007-11-06 14:15:00 · answer #10 · answered by lma0814 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋