The Official "Dogs of the DMF" Thread

[cyrus buelton]

How about saving a doggie from the pound?

Whatever I respond is not going to be decent enough or the right answer.


We like pure bred dogs and want another Doberman.


That's the best I got dude.

[duccarlos]

It's not about being right or wrong. Just a suggestion.

[Grampa]

It's not about being right or wrong. Just a suggestion.

shhhhhh....Jud is wrong

[duccarlos]

I think he's so used to having people tell him what to do on here.

P.S.

He's always wrong. And Butler wil get their ass haded to them in the Final Four.

[Randimus Maximus]

Whatever I respond is not going to be decent enough or the right answer.


We like pure bred dogs and want another Doberman.


That's the best I got dude.

Perhaps there is a Doberman specific rescue organization?

I bet there is.

Google is magical in finding such things: http://www.hmdd.org/

It's even in Columbus, OH.

[Popeye the Sailor]

Perhaps there is a Doberman specific rescue organization?

I bet there is.

Google is magical in finding such things: http://www.hmdd.org/

It's even in Columbus, OH.

Rescue and purebred? Perfect.

[acalles]

Whatever I respond is not going to be decent enough or the right answer.


We like pure bred dogs and want another Doberman.


That's the best I got dude.

I gotta say, I agree with you.

nothing wrong with rescuing a animal. but you don't always know what your getting, for some people this is OK, you may have the time to work with a animal that was possibly abused, or may have health issues. not every one can deal with this, either time wise, money wise.

I have people ask me all the time why I didn't get a rescue dog. I got my dog because I did the reseach and new exactly what I wanted and what I could deal with, a pure breed puppy was the best choice for me.  the 3 mo of extra hard training is much easier then years of rehabilitation for a abused dog, much lower chance of having one of those dogs that can "snap" and bite some one if something strikes them wrong.

[somegirl]

I have people ask me all the time why I didn't get a rescue dog. I got my dog because I did the reseach and new exactly what I wanted and what I could deal with, a pure breed puppy was the best choice for me.  the 3 mo of extra hard training is much easier then years of rehabilitation for a abused dog, much lower chance of having one of those dogs that can "snap" and bite some one if something strikes them wrong.

The majority of rescue dogs were given up because they were inconvenient and too much work, not because they were abused dogs that can "snap".

Most rescue organizations (as opposed to shelters) have the animals in foster care, living in a home, and usually the foster home can tell you quite a lot about the animal's personality and behavior.  You could also have them evaluated by a professional behaviorist if you were concerned.

Adult dogs are generally less work than puppies, with a few exceptions.

[SacDuc]

The majority of rescue dogs were given up because they were inconvenient and too much work, not because they were abused dogs that can "snap".

Most rescue organizations (as opposed to shelters) have the animals in foster care, living in a home, and usually the foster home can tell you quite a lot about the animal's personality and behavior.  You could also have them evaluated by a professional behaviorist if you were concerned.

Adult dogs are generally less work than puppies, with a few exceptions.

^^^^^

What she said.

[Triple J]

nothing wrong with rescuing a animal. but you don't always know what your getting, for some people this is OK, you may have the time to work with a animal that was possibly abused, or may have health issues. not every one can deal with this, either time wise, money wise.

I have people ask me all the time why I didn't get a rescue dog. I got my dog because I did the reseach and new exactly what I wanted and what I could deal with, a pure breed puppy was the best choice for me.  the 3 mo of extra hard training is much easier then years of rehabilitation for a abused dog, much lower chance of having one of those dogs that can "snap" and bite some one if something strikes them wrong.

1) There are plenty of rescue puppies available. My lab mix was about 12 weeks old when we got her.

2) Pure bred dogs are more likely to have health problems, unless purchased from a very reputable breeder who screens all of their parent animals prior to breeding. A lot of breeds have been hit hard by poor breeding practices, caused by a large percentage of dog breeders being pieces of crap that are in it for the money, not the breed.

Personally I would never buy a dog from a breeder, but then again I just want a pet. If I wanted a show animal or a working animal (say a bird dog for instance), then you have to go thru a breeder.

People buying from a breeder just need to be aware of where their dogs are coming from is all. Puppy mills and backyard breeders are a big reason there are so many dogs in shelters now.

+1 to Somegirl as well. 

[duccarlos]

I think the responses are exactly what Cyrus was trying to avoid. I should have never opened this can of worms. Let the man get whatever he wants. Jeez. 

[Triple J]

I think the responses are exactly what Cyrus was trying to avoid. I should have never opened this can of worms. Let the man get whatever he wants. Jeez. 

No one is saying he can't. 

[DRKWNG]

Puppy mills and backyard breeders are a big reason there are so many dogs in shelters now.

As are stupid ex-wives.

[Popeye the Sailor]

I think the responses are exactly what Cyrus was trying to avoid. I should have never opened this can of worms. Let the man get whatever he wants. Jeez. 

No ones going to stop him from doing what he wants. I don't post certain things online if I'm going to mind various unwanted advice/snark.

[acalles]

The majority of rescue dogs were given up because they were inconvenient and too much work, not because they were abused dogs that can "snap".

Most rescue organizations (as opposed to shelters) have the animals in foster care, living in a home, and usually the foster home can tell you quite a lot about the animal's personality and behavior.  You could also have them evaluated by a professional behaviorist if you were concerned.

Adult dogs are generally less work than puppies, with a few exceptions.

you have to admit, not all dogs in shelters or rescues have a known past, not all of them are predictable, not all pure breed puppys produce predictable results either, but the chances are higher.

I have a business, my dog comes to work with me every day, he's around the customers, and their kids and sometimes their dogs. I needed to raise him from as early as possible to know what I wanted from him and what I didn't want. If I had gotten a older rescue dog, not only is it more dangerous if something DID happen, but the chances of something happening are also higher because you never know their past.

I work long hours, I needed to have a dog that could come to work with me and be predictable. I would love to have a bigger yard, or more time to spend away from work, but thats not the case, I needed to know what I was getting into, so I did all the research possible to determine the best breed of dog for me, chances are I wasn't going to find a healthy, 9 week old shiba pup at a rescue.

I think its great to rescue dogs, its a really awesome thing. but its just not the right thing for every one. I love dogs, but I know I don't want to take the chances of the loving and quite retriever biting some one because it doesn't like beards, or sunglasses, or hats. you just never know.