Why did I buy a puppy from a breeder instead of adopting?
I got my first dog from a breeder because we had a 3 year old at the time. We went with a breeder who specifically bred for temperament, not to have a show dog. I’ve always wanted to adopt, but I also knew what I wanted, and that was a schnauzer (or schnauzer mix) puppy/young dog.
Is it bad to buy a dog from a breeder?
My shelter dog had no issues and no dog can go without any training. I’m sickened and disgusted at you and your decision to buy from a breeder after you have rescue dogs. That makes it even worse. You are horrible.
Why do you have to go through a breeder?
There are literally ZERO reasons to go through a breeder, and the fact that people have as a profession breeding dogs and selling them for money is just despicable. Do you know that more than 1 million healthy dogs are put to death every year in this country because people like you go through a breeder?
Is the 14 year old Chihuahua mix a rescue?
My 14-year-old Chihuahua mix, Mercury, is actually not a rescue, though people tend to assume he is. Because for the last decade my pack has been primarily been made up of mixed breeds and rescues, it’s easy for friends to have made the (inaccurate) assumption about my personal ethics/politics when it comes to dogs and breeding.
I got my first dog from a breeder because we had a 3 year old at the time. We went with a breeder who specifically bred for temperament, not to have a show dog. I’ve always wanted to adopt, but I also knew what I wanted, and that was a schnauzer (or schnauzer mix) puppy/young dog.
Can a puppy take kindly to an older dog?
Such an animal will not take kindly to a puppy at first – there will be growls and snaps when the puppy refuses to respect the older animal. In most cases, the older dog soon seems to realise that the younger animal is just an innocent young idiot, and the pup learns just how far the old codger can be pushed.
Is it possible for my dog to Love Me Again?
The good news for those of you that might be panicking that YOUR dog will never love YOU again is that this is a silly thought. Of course he will. Once you step back in and do the occasional cuddle after he has bonded with the other person, he will still love you!
What happens when an older dog meets a younger dog?
In most cases, the older dog soon seems to realise that the younger animal is just an innocent young idiot, and the pup learns just how far the old codger can be pushed. In time, they often learn to enjoy each other’s company, and this has very positive effects on the old dog’s quality of life.