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Dogs - Breeder or Rehoming

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

Would you rather go to a reputable breeder and buy a particular breed or offer a dog in kennels a loving home.

There are obviously pros and cons for both. If you go to a breeder you know the size the pups going to be, you have an idea of the characteristics, you see the mother, the conditions the pups been raised with, a pedigree with the

line of parentage and you know you will be the first family to have that pup and your circumstances and training will shape that behaviour. Of course you will pay a higher price for that and pedigree dogs seem to be prone to certain illnesses and tend to have a shorter lifespan.

Or do you go for the lovable mongrel. Giving an unwanted dog a loving home is immensely rewarding, offering it another start in life, saving it from months in kennels, ill treatment from previous owners, a cheaper option than the exhortionate prices breeders charge, but you have little knowledge of previous training, bad habits a dog may have picked up, stressful experiences that have an impact on a dogs behaviour, socialisation issues etc.

What do you choose?

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By *randmrsminxyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester

Mongeral every time , dog breeders do it for money and not for love . And if any one says they dont ,go to a dog breeder and say can i have that £500 puppy for nowt and they will say do one .

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By *1ckeyMan
over a year ago

Camberley

Kennel, all dogs deserve a second chance....

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

rescue dog everytime, just feel so sorry for those dogs that have been mistreated/abused

yes they have problems but time, patience and love will help overcome them

the rewards are the best feeling

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By *erseysideridersCouple
over a year ago

wallasey

re homing centres also do puppys ,,how can u b so sure that breeders haven't accidently let the male get 2 the bitch ,n u cant always c problems until puppy growing up ,,,,4 the under dog there r plenty of dog trainers 2 get advice from ,,,

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By *erseysideridersCouple
over a year ago

wallasey

re homing centres also do puppys ,,how can u b so sure that breeders haven't accidently let the male get 2 the bitch ,n u cant always c problems until puppy growing up ,,,,4 the under dog there r plenty of dog trainers 2 get advice from ,,,

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

I gave a stray lurcher from an animal sanctuary a home for 13 years till I had to have him put down Giving him a home and the love and affection I received from my beloved dog was the best feeling ever and he helped me through my marriage breakdown

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By *exycleanerWoman
over a year ago

pontefract

i have both got a cocker spaniel bitch from a breeder like you say they had mum and dad so saw her at home but as we couldnt afford another got her a pal from dogs trust ,they have different characteristics ,x

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

we decided this time around after a lengthy break owning a dog to go down the rescue route but we chose a puppy, we felt that minimised some of the negative issues of an older rescue dog which tbh you may only find out when something goes wrong..

we then found him a companion who came from a litter bred for working which is the same as the first ones background..

dont think we would ever use a breeder again, there are too many muppets breeding who dont have a clue and dont care what the ooutcome is as long as they get their money..

like many things it needs proper resources to sort it...

may sound terrible and would'nt wish it but maybe if a member of Parliaments, Royal family etc suffered an attack the issue may be addressed..

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

How do people know they can manage certain behaviours though. What if the dog proves too difficult to train. How much do rescue dogs cost? Because they are cheaper, usually have their innoculations, microchipped, neutering paid for, could that mean they are accessible to more people, who in turn can't manage previous learned behaviour. If they end up in kennels again, how does that have an impact.

At least with a breeder you more or less start with a clean slate. But of course the knowledge that breeders make a lot of money and the fact that their bitches are used as money making machines can make you think twice about it.

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

My rescue dog didn't cost me anything. He made two visits to the vet, once to have his bits chopped off and the last visit was a very sad one as he came home in body only.

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

I got my cats from a breeder.

I did so because I had a succession of rescue cats who all died young and I couldn't face losing another one in a short space of time (my last cat didn't make it to a year and died less than 4 months after his companion).

I went round a few breeders before choosing and was appalled at how some kept and or regarded their breeding stock. The breeders I finally chose were a joy to watch handling their cats. They also had more questions for me than I did for them. I obviously passed because I was at the top of the list for their next litter and got two of only three born.

The breeders followed up on their kittens and later visited me to ensure all was well.

I have had my cats for 13 years, they are a long lived breed and hopefully will make it to 20. They are also an affectionate breed who like to be near me, one is on my toes as I type, the other snuggled under the covers with me.

I know this was started about dogs but I do think this is still relative. Some breeders love their animals and actually make very little profit on a litter. The Vet bills and registration bills eat up a lot of the asking price. The breeders I used had built a major conservatory extension which was all for the cats with rooms for the males, for nursing mums and a separate room for retired mums. All of their cats were people friendly so they spent a lot of time interacting with them.

But some of the circumstances I saw were awful. No specific neglect but the animals were definitely a business not a passion.

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

My dogs have all been 'rescued' in one way or another.The people who run animal Charities are angels in my opinion.

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

I have been down both routes and have been very lucky.

In the future we want to get a rescue greyhound and a Westie from a breeder.

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

rescued by a mile i got 2 dogs 1 cat and 1 corn snake all rescued animals no way would i buy from a breeder to me hes just in it for the money if there not selling the animal i would take it and give it a home if i had the room but forking out over 500 euro or pound for a puppy not a chance id report them straight away to a dog waren or local animal rights groups

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By *imon_hydeMan
over a year ago

Stockport

I've got 2 rescue greyhounds, they were 3ish when I got them. Absolutely fantastic pets: quiet, gentle and very loving. Don't need much exercise just a couple of short walks a day.

I'd always go the rescue route, give an animala ssecond chance. People just need to investigate a dog breed before they get one, get a dog that's suitable for your lifestyle not one that's a fashion accessory.

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

I had a rescue cat, now have 2 cats that are from farm cat litters.

My rats are a mix of breeder bred and rescued. Breeder bred ones cost about double pets at home price but I know they are healthy. I could show them if I wanted.

Ps. Please never buy animals from pets at home!

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

The lovable mongrel of course.

It's just such a shame rescue homes are crammed full of Staffies these days.

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

I got a cross lab 2 years ago now. I wouldn't of gone to a breeder but got refused by RSPCA because I worked. Why that matters I don't know but my pooch is a very spoilt boy and he is very loved. I won't go to kennels anymore now.

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

The last two dogs we (my mum when I was back home) have been rescue dogs but not from the RSPCA, one was a mongrel from a friend the mother got ill and they had to rid of the pups. The other was a Border Collie from a farm, the dog refused to be trained. It was us or it be put down.

I would never buy from a breeder, as you never know the whole story, I was looking through a local paper and there was 4 adds for different dogs all from the same breeder.

I would go through a rescue place, or the free adds as some are advertised as free to a good home.

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

when we went to the rspca home they werent very friendly, we drove about 30 miles to get there and all they had was big dogs, my dog had died a week ago and i wanted to get another dog straight away.

in the end we bought a jack russel puppy which was advertised in the local paper, very please with her.

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

I would consider rehoming a dog if I know its full history.

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

Had rescue dogs since I was eight, so errrr must be 20 odd years now

If it's your first, choose the breed carefully. I suggest avoiding terriers as they can be a handful. The other thing that I don't think has been said is that mongrels tend to live longer as pedigrees can be inbred too much

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

My parents got our first dog from a farm he was sposed to be a working boy but he was the runt and the guy my dad knew said he probably wouldnt make it long, at 5weeks we got him cause the mum disowned him and we had him for 16 maybe 17years, after he passed my parents didnt want to go through thw whole puppy thing again and got a rescue dog who was about 10months old, never have I known such a longing and affectionate dog! Even after having my wee man hes very cuddlie and protective. They now have two as they felt he was lonely since I moved out and they couldnt be happier! I would go for a rescue dog every time if I knew it would be a happy ending like the ones we had were

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

I get my puppy in just over 2 weeks. She is an english springer spaniel and she is from a breeder,

The reason I chose a breeder was because I wanted a springer spaniel, I have experience of the breed, I like the look if them, they are friendly loveable dogs, and I wanted a puppy as the lifespan hopefully will be around 13 years,

The reason I didnt go to springer spaniel rescue is because springers have a tendency to be destructive if they dont have exercise or if theyre bored. I didnt want to take on a springer who hasnt been trained very well and picked up those habits. I feel starting fresh with a puppy, going to puppy socialisation classes and then onto dog training classes is easier that trying to train an adult dog to relearn bad behaviour.

Whilst on my quest to find a breeder I did see dubious adverts. I decided to chose an accredited kennel club breeder as the best option and it is expensive.

I cant help feeling a little guilty though at the many dogs available in rehoming shelters.

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


"How do people know they can manage certain behaviours though. What if the dog proves too difficult to train. How much do rescue dogs cost? Because they are cheaper, usually have their innoculations, microchipped, neutering paid for, could that mean they are accessible to more people, who in turn can't manage previous learned behaviour. If they end up in kennels again, how does that have an impact.

At least with a breeder you more or less start with a clean slate. But of course the knowledge that breeders make a lot of money and the fact that their bitches are used as money making machines can make you think twice about it. "

I paid £120 to the rescue centre for my Staffie, they did house inspections before releasing the dog. You had to live in a house with suitable garden, no flats. The £120 barely covered the vet bills whilst he was at the rescue centre.

I ended up with a dog that is an complete and utter gem. He was three when I got him, house trained and with a little work very obedient. He is great with children and adults and other animals. He is an excellent ratter and cleared an older house I stayed in of mice in a couple of weeks.

He did once have a dog by the throat but that was a pit bull that bit him first so I can't really fault that.

I sometimes look at him and think I wish I'd had you as a puppy but I've ended up with a great dog for the majority of his life. He's nearly eight now. He measures up to the breed standards perfectly although no good for showing or breeding as he has a very slightly undershot jaw and no papers. He was innocculated by the rescue centre as they do all the animals that they re-home.

As with most things, not all breeders are good breeders, a lot of breeders want to quickly get shot of the parent dogs once they cannot breed anymore usually adding to the problems at rescue centres. So the dogs that have made them money for x amount of years are given up as soon as they are not productive anymore, nice. Some breeders don't want pets.

There is a lot to be said for people who have no clue about their pets behaviour and training, I don't think you can lay that at the door of people who rescue dogs though. I'm sure there are as many people who buy puppies who haven't got a clue. I recently had a go at a bloke who was whipping his 2.5 year old retriever for trying to hump my dog and not coming back when called, he didn't realise that whipping a dog is not a good way to make him come back when called... I felt like whipping him, people like that shouldn't have dogs.

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By *bfoxxxMan
over a year ago

Crete or LANCASTER

For a working dog, breeder every time.

The natural ability and instinct is there already to tap into.

I met the dog and the bitch, and both had lovely temperaments, and other relatives at another breeder, and spent three hours interacting with the dogs before being allowed to have one.

Now as a one year old he's fantastic and ready for some proper training.

Most dogs are fine, shame some owners aren't put down.

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