26 September 2010
19:1772636I have to have a little rant , at the moment we are looking for a new addition to our family in the shape of a puppy . We did have two labs we had put down a deposit for until we found out they were from a inbreed litter so thanks to sound advice (Jenni ) we had second thoughts. So onwards and upwards we started looking around for a another pup to be faced with what can only be describe as daylight robbery gsd pups going for £600 plus, along with other breeds the same. Ive seen a gsd pup go for 1500 pounds!!!! . Dont get me wrong im an animal lover but i wouldnt ever pay that much for a family pet so much for a recession.
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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26 September 2010
19:3172642How much did you give for Mark!
My dog cost £550 over 3 years ago
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
DT1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 15 Apr 2008
- Posts: 1,116
26 September 2010
20:1272646Why don't you go for a mongrel?
Although some people seem to think purebreds are better, they actually just cost us all too much money and are all the result of inbreeding.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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26 September 2010
20:2072647spot on ddt, mongrels will eat anything and never get inherited illnesses, added to that get one from a rescue place and you are doing one a favour in giving it a loving home after a bad past.
Guest 700- Registered: 11 Jun 2010
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26 September 2010
21:4872658A rescue dog can be much more resistant to illness and better tempered, and a lot less expensive. There are so many wanting homes.
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Guest 643- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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26 September 2010
21:5172661I can't have a dog now because of my husbands disability but before when he could walk we had 2 Great Danes which had been rescued by the RSPCA for being ill treated. They cost us nothing and were really lovely dogs, very affectionate and friendly once they realised we weren't going to hurt them. Luckily my sister took them after we moved so they were still happy as they knew her.
I'd recommend a rescue dog any day.
There's always a little truth behind every "Just kidding", a little emotion behind every "I don't care" and a little pain behind every "I'm ok".
Guest 694- Registered: 22 Mar 2010
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26 September 2010
22:5372672aww babes.. i know what a minefield it is.. especially with having little people and getting a rescue dog , because you have to be soo careful. If i hear of anything then I shall give you a heads up, may also be worth asking at the vets to see if anyone is breeding.. or have a litter..
Glad my advice was sound, and gutted for you that it didnt live up to expectations... soo wrong.
27 September 2010
07:5272679Tried rescue dogs sadly as i have 3 little ones they wont risk letting us have a dog due to unknown backround of it
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
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27 September 2010
11:1172688Please keep trying to get a rescue dog not all come from unknown backgrounds. Have you tried Labrador Rescue to see if they can help.
When we had to get rid of our bull terrier many years ago he was rehomed via the bull terrier rescue group. Bertie went a bit 'strange' after falling down the cliffs at Capel and we did not trust him with our young children so he had to go. We always had young rescue dogs after that and my son has had three altogether, one with who now has three legs after being thrown from a moving car.
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Guest 661- Registered: 16 Mar 2008
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27 September 2010
19:4472757Both Basset and Greyhound rescue are always after new home's I have had both sorts as rescue dogs, both breeds are bomb proof with young kids around, in fact my neighbours little one learnt to walk hanging on to my greyhounds ears, Mark's dad can vouch for both mine, as they stayed up at the kennel's where he work's when we go on holiday.
A dog is just not for christmas save some for boxing day
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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27 September 2010
20:5972764cannot believe that basset hounds need rehoming elaine, my favourite dog.
would get one myself if only to put the cats hooter out of joint.
Guest 661- Registered: 16 Mar 2008
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27 September 2010
21:2772768Unfortunately that is the truth Howard, Mine was twelve months old when I got him and was about his sixth seventh owner, the first lady owner got rid as he was too boisterous but he was a puppy and puppies bounce everywhere, cause they are pups, and that's what they do. He was out and out pedigree all his paper's and everything came with him, I got him for nothing, luckily his breeder was local and I was able to get him re registered, best dog I had, although he wasn't to keen on Guzzler being allowed to share the bed with him, My own fault I know, but all my dog's have slept on the end of my bed since I was a small girl and my first dog was a black labrador.
A dog is just not for christmas save some for boxing day
27 September 2010
21:4172771Greyhounds make wonderful, soft pets! There is a great greyhound rescue place near Wrotham - we got our last dog there. They are good with kids, don't need much exercise, and are so adorable!
Guest 661- Registered: 16 Mar 2008
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27 September 2010
21:5172775All my dogs have run at either Sittingbourne or Canterbury, Sittingbourne advertise in the Dover Express. Or pop in the shop and see me, Have a few good dog's on the board at the moment, and as I know most of the customer's can tell you who to avoid and which are good one's.
A dog is just not for christmas save some for boxing day
28 September 2010
05:4272784Which shop, humphy? We lost our poor old greyhound a couple of years ago....the house isn't right without a dog in it.
Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
- Posts: 23,940
28 September 2010
05:5172785bern,try jollys next to nettos,i am sure you will find humpy there most days.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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28 September 2010
07:4272791Ah yes greyhounds. We had a lovely pet greyhound in Ireland all dem years ago. My father bought this lovely fawn greyhound with one eye on winning the Irish Greyhound Derby. He checked out the heritage, the lineage, and gosh i still remember the name, the young dog was a direct descendent of Tanyard Chef...a specimen of pedigreee! Gawd knows how I remember that name as a lot of water has passed under the bridge since then, a million years ago.
Of course the best laid plans often go astray...checking out the lineage didnt do any good because the poor dog was slower than McGillicuddy's Bus. Over 200 yards even I could beat him for speed, even if I stopped for refreshments along the way.
The poor thing therefore was not destined for a glorious career in the spotlights of neither Shelbourne Park nor Old Trafford. He never won a race and after a while he never entered a race because coming in embarassingly last at every event was too much for my oul dad.
The dog while still very young retired to a life of playing with the kids in the back garden.
28 September 2010
07:5872792Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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28 September 2010
08:0672795I second all those comments about greyhounds. I was brought up with them and they are great with kids....
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
28 September 2010
12:0072821i always found greyhounds to be a nuisance to other dogs, i another dog does not want to play they persist, same with collies.
maybe i have seen the few bad ones.
