greytgirl Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 I would have both. Rudi and Koda are 'bought' as I train for schutzhund, temperament is important and it's difficult to find in general and also for such an active sport, I want the dogs to be healthy by going for lines with a history of working ability and low hip and elbow scores. I would never say never about having a rescue dog for training if the right dog is there, I'd be really, really pleased and when the time comes for another rottie, I would search for a rescue. If I don't foster again, I shall definately adopt another small oldie and would go for a rescue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpole Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 yes i have never owned anything that was not a rescue dogs, cat, ferrets, even blooming fish . we also had three dogs during my childhood all of those were rescues too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merledogs Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Rescues for me every time. I couldn't in all conscience have anything else. Not when I know how many are sitting waiting for a home in rescue A 1000% 'yes' from me! What with all the dogs constantly in rescue, and 1000's being put to sleep every year because they are "surplus to requirement", I could never ever justifying going out and buying a dog. For me the question will always be "I have a space in my home, would there be a dog who would be happy to receive what I can give?" rather than "I want such-and-such a dog, so if there isn't one in rescue I'll go and buy one" - if that makes sense Wot they both said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffymad Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Rescue every time for me. Sadly there are thousands of my chosen breed in rescue so I doubt I would ever not have the choice of a grey staffy snuzzle to chose from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reds Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I'm a funny one with dogs for working. I have absolutely nothing against going to *good* breeders but it always has to be rescues for me whilst there are so many in need of a home. Â It is something I have thought a lot about as being 'in obedience' you are surrounded by lines and litters and dogs you could so easily take home with you. There are some dogs who I would adore to have a puppy from or a relative of, based on temperament more than anything. Should litters come up I have no doubt it would be a temptation but there are always people willing to home those dogs. The thing that clinches it for me is that I don't want a dog to *do* obedience with. If they have the talent and they enjoy it then that's what we'll do and I'll certainly train for it because that's what I enjoy. They are above all however, my pets, first and foremost. If obedience doesn't suit them then it doesn't matter. There's lots of other things we can do together. If they have health problems then again, it doesn't matter. I love them for them, not for what they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKYSIAN Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I'm a funny one with dogs for working. I have absolutely nothing against going to *good* breeders but it always has to be rescues for me whilst there are so many in need of a home. It is something I have thought a lot about as being 'in obedience' you are surrounded by lines and litters and dogs you could so easily take home with you. There are some dogs who I would adore to have a puppy from or a relative of, based on temperament more than anything. Should litters come up I have no doubt it would be a temptation but there are always people willing to home those dogs. The thing that clinches it for me is that I don't want a dog to *do* obedience with. If they have the talent and they enjoy it then that's what we'll do and I'll certainly train for it because that's what I enjoy. They are above all however, my pets, first and foremost. If obedience doesn't suit them then it doesn't matter. There's lots of other things we can do together. If they have health problems then again, it doesn't matter. I love them for them, not for what they do.  I totally agree with you there. My collegue at work spent over a year researching and alot of money buying what she thought would be the 'perfect' GSD. She did everything by the book. 10 months in her perfect dog has HD, elbow displacer (sp), shoulder displacer and stunted growth!! There are no guarantees with nature involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheryl33 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Hmmmm. I would love another westie one day and I know there are loads in rescue, but if I was ever fortunate enough to have a puppy I would definitely go to a breeder. Main reason being all the problems with Henry's skin - I couldnt afford to go through it all again. I know that you cannot guarantee its health but if I at least knew the parents' medical conditions and stuff.... Â But yes I'd go to a rescue for other breeds of dog xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ailsas mum Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I hope I never go to a breeder again. I really don't want another puppy, Arran has put me of them for life . Â Terri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum24dog Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I'm a funny one with dogs for working. I have absolutely nothing against going to *good* breeders but it always has to be rescues for me whilst there are so many in need of a home. It is something I have thought a lot about as being 'in obedience' you are surrounded by lines and litters and dogs you could so easily take home with you. There are some dogs who I would adore to have a puppy from or a relative of, based on temperament more than anything. Should litters come up I have no doubt it would be a temptation but there are always people willing to home those dogs. The thing that clinches it for me is that I don't want a dog to *do* obedience with. If they have the talent and they enjoy it then that's what we'll do and I'll certainly train for it because that's what I enjoy. They are above all however, my pets, first and foremost. If obedience doesn't suit them then it doesn't matter. There's lots of other things we can do together. If they have health problems then again, it doesn't matter. I love them for them, not for what they do.  Ditto - only agility in my case.  Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum24dog Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I totally agree with you there. My collegue at work spent over a year researching and alot of money buying what she thought would be the 'perfect' GSD. She did everything by the book. 10 months in her perfect dog has HD, elbow displacer (sp), shoulder displacer and stunted growth!! There are no guarantees with nature involved. Â I can think of 3 agility dogs I know - 2 bought specially bred and 1 from an accidental farm litter. All developed OCD in adolescence. The ironic thing is that the owner of the farm pup knew there was a possibility but it was no doubt a surprise to the others as they came from tested stock. No guarantees at all. Â Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyspaniels Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 working in rescue I have had soem brilliant dogs pass through my hands with cracking pedigrees that are ideal for working or agility etc so I know that when the time comes I would not need to buy one no matter what I wanted to do with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I'd only want an older dog so it would be a rescue or a rehoming of some kind. Having said that, our first puli was bought in 1991, and if I hadn't raised one from puppyhood I couldn't have handled the next 2 who came to us as stroppy young adults with attitude, and I wouldn't have understood the current one who is very soft for the breed but has a fair bit of "baggage" and worries about things. So I can identify with what Sherlock wrote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I have had rescue dogs all my married life and have had some right funny and some very special pets but I have never had a problem with any and we sometimes have 3 at once I would never go any place other than a rescue for a dog because once they settle in and their personality starts to shine through it,s a joy to watch them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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