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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Just wondering has anyone ever bought a dog off done deal ? Has anyone ever had any trouble ? Looking at buying a pup

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By *aid backMan
over a year ago

by a lake with my rod out

I found the breeder for my bull terrier on done deal I was buying my dogs sister but ended up with him and his deafness instead

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By *j47Man
over a year ago

limerick

Go to a reputable breeder or a rescue center where u can see the conditions the pups and mothers are kept. There are loads of people doing great things with animals unfortunatly there a few who are exploiting the animals and use the likes of done deal to run their often cruel buisness

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There is hundreds of puppies in shelters .. why not adopt one of those ??

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By *aid backMan
over a year ago

by a lake with my rod out


"There is hundreds of puppies in shelters .. why not adopt one of those ??"

iv rescued many dogs/pups and will continue to do so I have a terrible habit of trying to save damaged or lost cause dogs it can take its toll lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"There is hundreds of puppies in shelters .. why not adopt one of those ??"

^^^ this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

From what i know many of the dogs from sites like donedeal are from puppy farms .. and ppl buying from them is funding them to do it all over again ..when mainly tge pups from illegal puppyfarms end up on the streets and in shelters .. at least if u adopt your garunteed a happy healthy .vaccinated microchipped puppy

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By *heButterflyCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Wicklow

PLEASE PLEASE go to a rescue centre for a puppy! There are SO many who need homes!

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By *aid backMan
over a year ago

by a lake with my rod out

the only problem with rescue dogs is the ones that need their forever home most badly are the ones that people over look most of the time these are the bull breed dogs or the older dogs. everyone seems to want a puppy but let's be honest puppies always get a home where as if you pick an older dog or bull breed the love they will show you for getting them off death row is unrivalled.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There's a rescue centre near me and it's mainly greyhounds they have - they are beautiful dogs, I've had the pleasure of walking some of these greyhounds when I was helping out as a voluntary dog walker!!

they're mainly taken by people who want them as pets and they make great pets too!!

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By *heButterflyCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Wicklow


"the only problem with rescue dogs is the ones that need their forever home most badly are the ones that people over look most of the time these are the bull breed dogs or the older dogs. everyone seems to want a puppy but let's be honest puppies always get a home where as if you pick an older dog or bull breed the love they will show you for getting them off death row is unrivalled."

I totally agree!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We would say go to a rescue shelter as well as your giving a dog a home. Unless your looking for a specific breed with the view to breeding yourself go for donedeal

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By *randub69Man
over a year ago

city

please don't buy from done deal or other sites like it, your just encouraging people to keep breeding dogs, it's a money racket...go to the dog pound and get an abandoned dog...

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By *ceryMan
over a year ago

Malahide & Waterford

Done deal or not, if it's a puppy that you're after check out the breeders first, pay them a visit, check the conditions the dogs there are in and their living quarters, check with a previous buyer..... Final there are certain legal requirements as to how the puppy is handed over, like inoculations and chipping, along with NO docking of the tail. Even withe the above have your own vet check the pup out as mistake withe the inoculations can occur due to self administrations, the pup can have other common issues coming from a breeder even withe the best intentions such as ear lice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've a few pups that I'm looking to find good homes for. Please

Pm me

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By *lfieWoman
over a year ago

South Dublin

Can't believe anybody would even contemplate buying a dog when so many need to be rescued. Please think again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Can't believe anybody would even contemplate buying a dog when so many need to be rescued. Please think again. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"There is hundreds of puppies in shelters .. why not adopt one of those ??"

Would not support those greedy guys on done deal

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By *oughandCurvyCouple
over a year ago

galway

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By *oughandCurvyCouple
over a year ago

galway

Please don't buy- adopt instead. There are so many dogs in shelters all over Ireland in desperate need for a good home. People buying pets instead of adopting fuel the need for puppy mills. Animals from puppy mills are housed in shockingly poor conditions with improper medical care, and are often very sick and behaviorally troubled as a result. The mommies of the puppies are kept in cages to be bred over and over for years, without human companionship and with little hope of ever joining a family. And after they're no longer profitable, breeding dogs are simply discarded—either killed or abandoned.

Even consider visiting a shelter before you make your decision.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Are thoroughbred dogs not acceptable any more? I ask because the OP didn't say if he was thinking of a particular dog or just A dog. Do rescue centres have specialist breeds?

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By *aid backMan
over a year ago

by a lake with my rod out


"Are thoroughbred dogs not acceptable any more? I ask because the OP didn't say if he was thinking of a particular dog or just A dog. Do rescue centres have specialist breeds?"

sometimes they do I got my previous bull terrier (spud) from a rescue centre

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Are thoroughbred dogs not acceptable any more? I ask because the OP didn't say if he was thinking of a particular dog or just A dog. Do rescue centres have specialist breeds?"
i know there are rescue centres devoted to greyhounds so I'd assume there are for other breeds - but perhaps not so much the 'cute and cuddly' ones such as spaniels, labs or retrievers? I don't know, I'm guessing lol.

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By *aid backMan
over a year ago

by a lake with my rod out

there have been rescue places dedicated to specific breeds but they are the bull breeds , grey hounds and or the "dangerous" breeds.

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By *oughandCurvyCouple
over a year ago

galway


"Are thoroughbred dogs not acceptable any more? I ask because the OP didn't say if he was thinking of a particular dog or just A dog. Do rescue centres have specialist breeds?"

Rescue centres have all sorts of breeds and it's not that thoroughbred dogs are unacceptable it's that breeding dogs in general is so unnecessary when there are so any many perfectly good dogs in need of a home.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Are thoroughbred dogs not acceptable any more? I ask because the OP didn't say if he was thinking of a particular dog or just A dog. Do rescue centres have specialist breeds?i know there are rescue centres devoted to greyhounds so I'd assume there are for other breeds - but perhaps not so much the 'cute and cuddly' ones such as spaniels, labs or retrievers? I don't know, I'm guessing lol. "

Where I used to walk the greyhounds voluntarily at a rescue centre, they had other types of dogs too, labradors, mongrels, spanials, alsations etc so it is worth going to a rescue centre and see for yourself!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Are thoroughbred dogs not acceptable any more? I ask because the OP didn't say if he was thinking of a particular dog or just A dog. Do rescue centres have specialist breeds?

Rescue centres have all sorts of breeds and it's not that thoroughbred dogs are unacceptable it's that breeding dogs in general is so unnecessary when there are so any many perfectly good dogs in need of a home."

That's fair enough if it's any dog you want but if I was getting a dog I think I would prefer a puppy from a reputable breeder.

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By *oughandCurvyCouple
over a year ago

galway


"Are thoroughbred dogs not acceptable any more? I ask because the OP didn't say if he was thinking of a particular dog or just A dog. Do rescue centres have specialist breeds?

Rescue centres have all sorts of breeds and it's not that thoroughbred dogs are unacceptable it's that breeding dogs in general is so unnecessary when there are so any many perfectly good dogs in need of a home.

That's fair enough if it's any dog you want but if I was getting a dog I think I would prefer a puppy from a reputable breeder. "

would you at least consider checking local shelters first to see if they had a dog suitable?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Are thoroughbred dogs not acceptable any more? I ask because the OP didn't say if he was thinking of a particular dog or just A dog. Do rescue centres have specialist breeds?

Rescue centres have all sorts of breeds and it's not that thoroughbred dogs are unacceptable it's that breeding dogs in general is so unnecessary when there are so any many perfectly good dogs in need of a home.

That's fair enough if it's any dog you want but if I was getting a dog I think I would prefer a puppy from a reputable breeder.

would you at least consider checking local shelters first to see if they had a dog suitable? "

Oh Yes but I have yet to see a Weimaraner pup.

Just to clarify: I think rescue centres for animals are fantastic, every cat I have ever cared for was either a stray or a rescue but for me, if I had time to look after a dog I would want a puppy and most likely a purebred.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Please don't buy a dog online!!!!

There's a reason why the SPCA has been trying for a long time to put a stop to this.

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By *oughandCurvyCouple
over a year ago

galway


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Oh Yes but I have yet to see a Weimaraner pup.

Just to clarify: I think rescue centres for animals are fantastic, every cat I have ever cared for was either a stray or a rescue but for me, if I had time to look after a dog I would want a puppy and most likely a purebred."

Well I guess then my only advice would be to do a lot of research on potential seller's and to perhaps research genetic disorders as purebred dogs are supposedly more prone to them and it's better to be aware of them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


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Oh Yes but I have yet to see a Weimaraner pup.

Just to clarify: I think rescue centres for animals are fantastic, every cat I have ever cared for was either a stray or a rescue but for me, if I had time to look after a dog I would want a puppy and most likely a purebred.

Well I guess then my only advice would be to do a lot of research on potential seller's and to perhaps research genetic disorders as purebred dogs are supposedly more prone to them and it's better to be aware of them"

Both good points. A lot of purebreds do suffer from genetic flaws but good vets are usually aware of these and will check for symptoms at every check up. The Irish Kennel Club has a list of reputable breeders who I would then check out independently.

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By *osafewordneededMan
over a year ago

City

Unless you know what you are doing, don't adopt or go to a shelter. The reason those dogs end up in them places is because people don't pick the right dog to begin with.

Be honest and list out everything about yourself. If you run, if you dont, big house, big garden, no garden.

What kind of personality are you, strong, protective, a leader, a follower.

What do you want out of the dog, a pet, a guard, a protector?

When you have all that written out go looking through dogbreedinfo and look for a dog that matches what you need, not what you want. If you want a guard dog dont get a bull type dog. If you wont run dont get an active dog, if you're stubborn dont get a stubborn breed.

Once you figure out what type of dog will fit you best go for that dog alone and dont get any other type. There is nothing wrong with going to a breeder who is reputible to get a dog that will be your lifelong friend.

Don't go to donedeal.

If you happen across a dog that matches you in a shelter, then try get one that is young, the reason for this is you can cure a puppy of problems easier than an older dog, older dogs are more work.

Dogs live a long time, dont just rescue you one because you feel sorry for it and spend the next 10 years arguing with it because its lively and you are not etc.

Also, if you are picking from pups, pick well balanced pup, dont pick the cute active one running around unless you can handle dogs easy, leave that one to someone who can handle dogs, you take the easy one. That way you wont be giving it up in a year cause you cant train it.

anyway, good luck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I try to buy pup on .was looking for pug pup .

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By *imwildWoman
over a year ago

around

Nothing wrong with buying dogs of done deal. Reputable dog breeders use it to advertise. If the seller is selling from home and gives an address you can check the conditions however I'd be weary of one saying to meet in say a carpark for example or elsewhere.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't buy a dog that's over bred like a pug, king Charles etc.. they are interbred so much to produce a specific trait that they have massive complications

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd stay away from Done Deal for puppies. There are sellers pretending to be Breeders on there with a good story but really are a front for puppy farms. If you do decide to go ahead always ask to see the puppy with their parents. If you start to get excuses STAY AWAY, no matter how much the heartstrings tug at you. As a few have said it is by buying these puppies the puppy farms prosper and continue in business. I've noticed also lately a lot of 'breeds' coming in from Eastern Europe with papers, kennel reg etc.. If your tempted check with the kennel club etc to verify as all I've seen are fakes... Please do your homework before giving any money to these people (I use people loosely in their case).

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By *oughandCurvyCouple
over a year ago

galway


"Unless you know what you are doing, don't adopt or go to a shelter. The reason those dogs end up in them places is because people don't pick the right dog to begin with.

Be honest and list out everything about yourself. If you run, if you dont, big house, big garden, no garden.

What kind of personality are you, strong, protective, a leader, a follower.

What do you want out of the dog, a pet, a guard, a protector?

When you have all that written out go looking through dogbreedinfo and look for a dog that matches what you need, not what you want. If you want a guard dog dont get a bull type dog. If you wont run dont get an active dog, if you're stubborn dont get a stubborn breed.

Once you figure out what type of dog will fit you best go for that dog alone and dont get any other type. There is nothing wrong with going to a breeder who is reputible to get a dog that will be your lifelong friend.

Don't go to donedeal.

If you happen across a dog that matches you in a shelter, then try get one that is young, the reason for this is you can cure a puppy of problems easier than an older dog, older dogs are more work.

Dogs live a long time, dont just rescue you one because you feel sorry for it and spend the next 10 years arguing with it because its lively and you are not etc.

Also, if you are picking from pups, pick well balanced pup, dont pick the cute active one running around unless you can handle dogs easy, leave that one to someone who can handle dogs, you take the easy one. That way you wont be giving it up in a year cause you cant train it.

anyway, good luck."

I have to disagree with you when you say that dogs end up in shelters for a reason, while yes some have behavioural problems and other may have been abused which could result in such issues but many end up in shelters for other reasons such as not looking to matching the dogs needs with your own lifestyle like you mentioned or simply because people buy dogs as gifts for people who may not actually want them or have the time to take care of them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I know a housetrained dogger who loves to lick if anyone is lookin.........

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I tried several times to take a dog from the local shelter but was told no as I work full time so ended up having to go get a pure bred puppy. Luckily my cousins bitch had just had a litter so I knew there was no breeding farms etc involved. I think shelters sometimes have to have some sense. I qualified as a veterinary nurse after I left school, I know how to care for animals. My dog is the centre of my life. I may work full time but I know how to love and take care of him.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I tried several times to take a dog from the local shelter but was told no as I work full time so ended up having to go get a pure bred puppy. Luckily my cousins bitch had just had a litter so I knew there was no breeding farms etc involved. I think shelters sometimes have to have some sense. I qualified as a veterinary nurse after I left school, I know how to care for animals. My dog is the centre of my life. I may work full time but I know how to love and take care of him. "

Obviously you had someone who could take care of the pup while you were out all day Lae...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I tried several times to take a dog from the local shelter but was told no as I work full time so ended up having to go get a pure bred puppy. Luckily my cousins bitch had just had a litter so I knew there was no breeding farms etc involved. I think shelters sometimes have to have some sense. I qualified as a veterinary nurse after I left school, I know how to care for animals. My dog is the centre of my life. I may work full time but I know how to love and take care of him.

Obviously you had someone who could take care of the pup while you were out all day Lae..."

No, when I got him I was off sick for about 6 months so I was there with him. When I went back to work he was about 8 months and at that stage he'd been left on his own for 2/3 hours somedays and was used to his own company. My first week back to work he ate a sky remote but didn't do any other damage. I'd come home and he'd be flat out snoring on the sofa.

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By *entleman36Man
over a year ago

dublin

If you are looking to adopt a dog maybe you should try dogs trust, at least you know that the dog has being well looked after and that the other dogs there even if not rehoused are not put down

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I tried several times to take a dog from the local shelter but was told no as I work full time so ended up having to go get a pure bred puppy. Luckily my cousins bitch had just had a litter so I knew there was no breeding farms etc involved. I think shelters sometimes have to have some sense. I qualified as a veterinary nurse after I left school, I know how to care for animals. My dog is the centre of my life. I may work full time but I know how to love and take care of him.

Obviously you had someone who could take care of the pup while you were out all day Lae...

No, when I got him I was off sick for about 6 months so I was there with him. When I went back to work he was about 8 months and at that stage he'd been left on his own for 2/3 hours somedays and was used to his own company. My first week back to work he ate a sky remote but didn't do any other damage. I'd come home and he'd be flat out snoring on the sofa. "

LolZzzzzzz!

He probably ate it because of the frustration of trying to take a pic with it using paws...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shelters do great work and try to ensure that their dogs are properly re homed.. Many shelters don't take in pups but The Dogs Trust do to the best of my knowledge.

Definitely visit the owner or breeders home to ensure that their dogs are properly treated.

Vaccinate, worm and neuter your new arrival in time.

Best of luck.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thanks guys for all the posts it didn't even cross my mind about adopting a dog from a shelter ill defo look into it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've purchased 3 purebred bull terriers pups off done deal. The white female with patch on here eye I was perfect. Had here for 6 years before she went missing or was stolen. Broke my heart. The second male was a show quality tri colour. He went walk about after about 18 months and never saw him again. The 3rd tri colour male went missing in identical circumstances. He have a small congenital hole in his under belly than I never noticed when I purchased him. So was not suitable for breeding. Deafness is not uncommon in totatly white bull terriers. It would be a hand full raising a deaf bull terrier. The are not the easiest breeds to train at the best of times due to their high intelligence and independent nature. Donedeal if fine for buying dogs if you check the breeder out. Always go to their home and see how the dogs are looked after and the conditions in which they live.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry for the typos. On a poxy mobile.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Iv sold pups on it always give my personal number so can be contacted at any time proves I'm genuine like to check an c how pups getting on also

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As for misspankable comments couldn't be future from the truth yes there are bad breeders out there buts there's lots of good genuine ones too my pups vacinated wit vets report an I always microchip in front of new owner all our pups are loved an cared for in the best way possible

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All my pups where microchipped. I found it totally useless when trying to find a lost dog.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go to the pound and give a dog a nice home

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Our pups were sold on donedeal,no issues,we checked who was buying them and have stayed in touch with most of them... Not all being sold are puppy farms....

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By *ippcoupe2Couple
over a year ago

cahir/cashel

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