Seeking reputable Labrador Retriever breeder
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Aw, they're great! Good for you! Those are great, but you'll have tons of competition in trying to adopt a dog like this. I'm sure if you keep at it, you'll get one and it will be well worth the wait. |
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OK so rescue advocates and small operations know more than The Seeing Eye, Canine Warrior Companions,etc. Why inhouse breeding? http://www.guidedogs.com/site/PageServer?pagename=programs_dog_breeding "Our specialized breeding program was started in the late 1940s in an effort to ensure consistent production of dogs with desirable traits." Read the links and comments: http://dogsinservice.blogspot.com/p/service-dog-dangers.html Google Dusty's Law. |
Anonymous
Those are great, but you'll have tons of competition in trying to adopt a dog like this. I'm sure if you keep at it, you'll get one and it will be well worth the wait. Exactly. Which is why we are looking at all options. |
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Exactly. Which is why we are looking at all options. Perfect example! She was adopted last week, but we have many more like her. Here's a mix ... |
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Again, simply not accurate. Please don't state lies as facts. Some pits have had bad owners and aren't suitable as pets. But the breed in general, or mixed dogs with some pit in them are not only fine, but are often amazing dogs. |
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Right up to the point that they maul someone. |
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I don't know how many of us are on this thread, but at this point I feel like we're arguing some very granular points. I'll grant you that OFTEN/SOME/MANY mixed breed rescues are amazing dogs. Yes, no question. BUT, when dealing with a dog whose history is unknown and whose genetics may include those of breeds which have a reputation (valid or not) of being more aggressive, or that require very strong and confident owners, many well-meaning potential adoptive families are unwilling to take that risk. Among our circle of friends I know many many wonderful rescue dogs. I also know a handful that are unstable and uneasy around either my husband (clearly a history of abuse by men) or my child (in which case I'm nervous that DC will be injured due to any sudden movement freaking out the dog). For our family, we want a dog of a particular breed with enough known history, if it's not a puppy, to be fairly confident that it will be a happy and stable member of our family. To a comment a few pages ago, I think this is where the "only rescue" contingent gets a bad rap, basically for being unwilling to acknowledge that for some families the level of uncertainty with getting an adult mixed breed dog of unknown background is a risk they are unwilling to take. |
Anonymous
So just go to a breeder. |
Anonymous
This is just silly. I have two dogs adopted from a fantastic local rescue, but to each their own. |
Anonymous
Don't be an idiot. I get that might be hard for you, but try. |
Anonymous
Pit bulls maul people with some regularity, often with no prior indication that the dog is violent. What's idiotic about that? Just occurred in this area a few weeks ago, in fact, and the dog was a rescue. If you want one in your home, go for it. Not bringing one into mine. |
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http://www.dogsbite.org/dog-bite-statistics.php Dog Attack Deaths and Maimings, U.S. & Canada, September 1982 to December 31, 2014 By compiling U.S. and Canadian press accounts between 1982 and 2014, Merritt Clifton, editor of Animals 24-7, shows the dog breeds most responsible for disfiguring injuries and deaths. The combination of molosser breeds, including pit bulls, rottweilers, presa canarios, cane corsos, mastiffs, dogo argentinos, fila brasieros, sharpeis, boxers, and their mixes, inflict: 86% of attacks that induce bodily harm 81% of attacks to children 89% of attack to adults 76% of attacks that result in fatalities 86% that result in maiming Embody 9.2%+ of the total dog population Report: U.S. Dog Bite Fatalities January 2006 to December 2008 A 2009 report issued by DogsBite.org shows that 19 dog breeds contributed to 88 deaths in the 3-year period of 2006 to 2008. Pit bulls accounted for 59% followed by rottweilers with 14%. Of the 88 fatal dog attacks recorded by DogsBite.org, pit bull type dogs were responsible for 59% (52). This is equivalent to a pit bull killing a U.S. citizen every 21 days during this 3-year period. The data also shows that pit bulls commit the vast majority of off-property attacks that result in death. Only 18% (16) of the attacks occurred off owner property, yet pit bulls were responsible for 81% (13). |
Anonymous
Yeah, anyone who says as a blanket statement that "pitbulls are actually very good with children" has no credibility. |
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Bottom line on pits and mixes for me was [as I posted earlier] I would have my application as a service dog puppy raiser declined if I had a terrier or mix living in my household.
Put in collie LA on petfinder and look it's Lassie! https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/27346300/ In rescue if it's black and white it's a border collie - skip the type of fur. Any spots a dalmation or pointer. In DC here's a Black Lab: https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/30599770/ |
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