Help me with my DH's anniversay present.

[conny63malies]

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I dont like designer breeds. Mutts should not be bred on purpose and then charge almost the same money. Plus i dont like beagles, nothing with hunting dog blood. I can buy a pug around here for 400$too.

 

[ksacres]

If you want the pug, go with a pug. Yes, they breath loudly, they sound like pigs when they are eating, and they fart a lot. But, they are great little dogs with sparkling personalities that are far less likely to be aggressive than a chihuahua, and don't have the hip issues (or price tag) of a bull dog.


*warning, shameless plug ahead*

Of course, you could always go with a small pitbull. No health issues to speak of, low price tag, and raised around children they are loyal protectors...

 

[conny63malies]

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We already have a pit bull mix(looks more like a lab though,thank god) pure bred pits are not allowed in military housing. She is a awesome guard dog too. She will bark at everything that is a danger to us, even those vicious attack squirrels.

 

[ksacres]

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My dh is Air Force, the only thing you have to do is have them temperment tested by the military, then you can have them on post. Same with Dobbermans, German Shephards, and all the other "bully" breeds.

 

[conny63malies]

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My dh is Air Force, the only thing you have to do is have them temperment tested by the military, then you can have them on post. Same with Dobbermans, German Shephards, and all the other "bully" breeds.

Knox has been pretty hard on them since a child got bitten by one in 06 when a pit puppy jumped the fence near the playground in Van Voorhis housing.

 

[mamabird]

Any of the "smooshed-face" breeds are going to have the potential for respiratory/breathing issues. EB (and sometimes pugs) do have to be delivered c-section most of the time, so that contributes to the high cost. Heart, hip, and skin issues are also things to look out for. Chi's are nothing but a big dog trapped in a little dog body. I know that a lot of people get them because they are such "cute little babies", and forget that a Chi is a dog...that is where most of the bad habits, and behavior issues come from - because they are treated just like a spoiled, overindulged child. Don't get me wrong - I'm not bashing Chi's, but ANY little dog that is pampered and doesn't know it is a canine, can become a liability.

Anyway - if you can find a breeder, call - ask questions (how many litters has the female had? health issues? raised with kids/animals? how long has the breeder been breeding?) - ask to see the parents - visit the breeder - and decide if what they have is right for you. If the breeder is anxious to sell to you without asking YOU any questions or even meeting you...I would be hesitant to buy. A good breeder is looking out for their animals, not for the almighty $$. Questions and the willingness to answer them are a good way to distinguish puppy mills from breeders. Call your vet and see if they have any breeder recommendations. Whatever you decide...good luck!

 

[ksacres]

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That could be. Maybe it varies between posts? I still know a few people on base that have pits. We don't live on base anymore though.

 

[conny63malies]

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Great points you have here. I really want to avoid a mill. I looked up a breeder near Toledo which is 4 hours away.She has 6 females and only lets them have 1 set of puppies a year and retires them at six(after 4-5 litters) to a pet home.
Hope she has some in time.

 

[conny63malies]

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That could be. Maybe it varies between posts? I still know a few people on base that have pits. We don't live on base anymore though.

Lot of housing has been privatised and the have a no pit clause . Cindy is a lab mix on her dog tag application thingy.

 

[ksacres]

She's adorable!!