If you want a dog for “Show and Tell”….spend lots of money for a purebred. If you want a dog for unconditional love and affection….go to the nearest shelter and adopt!
Reasons to adopt an adult dog:1.It either is house broken or the pound will tell you it isn’t.2.You get to feel like you’re doing something nice.3.You know how big it’s going to get.4.They have all their vet bills paid, and that can get expensive.5.You know what the vet found out as to congenital defects, diseases, etc.6.It’s way cheaper than buying a dog.7.It has an established personality. If you want Cujo, you can find him, but you won’t get stuck with him accidentally. (Shame we can’t work something out so we adopt kids after they get through with being teenagers)
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
good answer, Carl
pschearer Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Can you believe that creepy thing that just won at Westminster? Eeeew!
blunebottle almost 5 years ago
A thousand bucks? I think that’s a little low…
Egrayjames almost 5 years ago
If you want a dog for “Show and Tell”….spend lots of money for a purebred. If you want a dog for unconditional love and affection….go to the nearest shelter and adopt!
rickmac1937 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
That’s about right
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
That’s a true answer right there!
Holilubillkori Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I’ve been mama to both types & to a host of unusual pets: rabbits,birds,fish and even a squirrel!Now mama to 3 lil stray grrls..meow.. :^)
John9 almost 5 years ago
I would say that and “marketing” Breeders don’t like to lose money.
Margo Premium Member almost 5 years ago
@#466. The terrier group has more wins at Westminster than any other breed. I have had Golden and terriers both.
Diane Lee Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Reasons to adopt an adult dog:1.It either is house broken or the pound will tell you it isn’t.2.You get to feel like you’re doing something nice.3.You know how big it’s going to get.4.They have all their vet bills paid, and that can get expensive.5.You know what the vet found out as to congenital defects, diseases, etc.6.It’s way cheaper than buying a dog.7.It has an established personality. If you want Cujo, you can find him, but you won’t get stuck with him accidentally. (Shame we can’t work something out so we adopt kids after they get through with being teenagers)