I'm Think of getting another dog
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I'm not doing it because I'm a saint, I just wanted a dog with four legs
People who have children are saints
OK, I don't really understand this hobby of showing dogs, but point taken
Personally I'd take the word of a rescue centre worker over a breeder as to the exact temperament of the dog, rescue dogs are also walked by a number of different people, not just the same breeder all the time.
I don't think breeders even have to be registered, they could be anyone.
So pretty much a hell of a lot of breeders dont do this then?
Totally agree, could have been worded differently...
My girlfriends sister has just re-homed a dog...I think its something like 2 months or so old
Indeed....or half the time just want to make money...it depends what type of breeders you're talking about
Maybe so, but I am not a chav and I don't have a devil dog but I do have a pedigree so I took offense to it.
My dog, a Schapendoe, was a rescue dog and was abused when she was younger but I haven't met a more laid back, happy dog. Of course, everyone says that about their dogs, but she really is amazing. It's one of these things, rescue dogs can be 'edgy' but they can also be totally fine. Much like a dog from a breeder with a documented past.
We got her because when my Father went to the pound to see if there were any he wanted, all the others were barking and jumping up on the cages and generally acting quite aggressively. Whereas Becky was just sat in her bit staring aimlessly and not bothering anyone. She's ace.
We got her because when my Father went to the pound to see if there were any he wanted, all the others were barking and jumping up on the cages and generally acting quite aggressively. Whereas Becky was just sat in her bit staring aimlessly and not bothering anyone. She's ace.
That's for show dogs and if you are just basis your argument on Panorama then my opinion of you has dropped greatly.
KaHn
Can we have some more pics and maybe even a vid of Nessa? Please!
Looks like a very happy doggy.
Yea you can see the smile on its face!
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My nan used to breed Rough Collies, and showed them at crufts. Grandfather went on to become a judge, and not once in the years that I've known them to breed dogs has one so much as growled at any of the children in the house.
We have a springer spaniel, and despite Wiki babbeling on about "Spaniel rage", she's a loving dog. Crazy, and hyper but loving. It's how you bring them up.
We have a springer spaniel, and despite Wiki babbeling on about "Spaniel rage", she's a loving dog. Crazy, and hyper but loving. It's how you bring them up.
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It's not at all, and my bro-in-laws missus agrees, and I'll trust the woman who is in her final you studying to become a vet over you Kahn.
The only thing you've said I agree with is that rescue dogs can come with problems, I've spent enough time trying to fix some of the worst cases at the local dogs home to know.
One thing to consider, is that some breeds are nippers. The don't full on bite, but have a tendency to nip at you if they don't like something. Worth checking out if you've got kids in the house.
So she is telling you that Mongrels have less chance of Genetic problems than Pedigree dogs for any reason?
The reason Mongrels are considered to generally have less genetic problems because they're breeding are not limited to one breed, this does not however mean that all pedigrees are the same, it is generally considered :-
http://germanshepherdforum.createforum.com/genetics-f21/coi-coefficient-of-inbreeding-t1453.html said:
Breeders of Pedigree dogs who look after their breeding pool and don't just pick due to proximity, show dogs are in a totally different catagory as breeders will gernally inbreed to get specific traits.
Also for the age of dogs thing from wiki.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oldest_dogs
This states that the oldest dog in the world is a pedigree. I am not saying that some pedigree dogs (ones which have suffered from an influx of crap breeders breeding for money/show will suffer) don't suffer from genetic problems, just it's utter ******** to say that all do.
And for that I doubt the vet has agreed in full as I have and probably just a passing comment.
KaHn
/edit - For example max's COI is 8.7%
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It's not a " it " its a her
anyway looks like the girlfriend has her heart set on a pug ...
What? Are you taking offense on behalf of the chavs with devil dogs? You're free to take offense if you choose to I suppose.
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Yep, Springer owner here too and I can confirm he's a complete and utter mental case.
please tell me how many people have pugs as my girlfreind wants one i have showed her a website about pugs and there helth problems.
how comon is it for them to get sick and out of say 10 pups how many are likely to get ill
how comon is it for them to get sick and out of say 10 pups how many are likely to get ill
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There's loads of stuff on the web about pugs! We went to visit a local breeder, "shock!" and she was really very helpful! We didn't go with her in the end, but the advice she gave was invaluable!
As for health issues, touch wood our two are in good health, they get walked twice a day and we check their eyes regularly.
Other than breathing issues, getting a bit podgy and overheating, there are two main issues.
Cos they've got big googly eyes, they are very susceptible to scratched eyes.
Necrotizing meningoencephalitis, which affects their nervous system and brain is fatal in most cases and nobody really knows why it happens.
They also suffer from hip displasia (sp?!) with as many as 70% being affected I've been told!
Pretty rubbish, but with the exception of NME, most issues can be avoided through proper care.
We love our little pugs, they're very cheeky and are so much fun to have around! The first time they pull a tongue at you, you'll laugh for hours!
Ultimately, you'll have to make your decision! Might even be worth popping to the pdsa or somewhere and having a natter.
Good luck with what you choose to do!
As for health issues, touch wood our two are in good health, they get walked twice a day and we check their eyes regularly.
Other than breathing issues, getting a bit podgy and overheating, there are two main issues.
Cos they've got big googly eyes, they are very susceptible to scratched eyes.
Necrotizing meningoencephalitis, which affects their nervous system and brain is fatal in most cases and nobody really knows why it happens.
They also suffer from hip displasia (sp?!) with as many as 70% being affected I've been told!
Pretty rubbish, but with the exception of NME, most issues can be avoided through proper care.
We love our little pugs, they're very cheeky and are so much fun to have around! The first time they pull a tongue at you, you'll laugh for hours!
Ultimately, you'll have to make your decision! Might even be worth popping to the pdsa or somewhere and having a natter.
Good luck with what you choose to do!
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