Buying or Adopting a dog..What should I know...Ideas? suggestions?

[freddypee]

Ok so I want to adopt or buy a puppy or very young dog. My family cat passed away a few weeks ago and I dont want another cat because we loved her because shehas the personality of a little dog.....so anyway I want to fill the void and want to get a dog... I know a lot of people on NT have dogs so any help? How muchshould I have saved? What should I be prepared for? Places to go in NY? Can I get one pre-trained?

 

[nktran001]

Do you have a pair of DMP XI's?

I know a guy on NT that is willing to trade his dog for those.

 

[freddypee]

Lmao....no...but seriously anyone wanna give me knowledge?

 

[aj fanatic]

I say only buy if you're going for pure bred. We just got a pure bred Yorkshire terrier for $1200. Well ... my wife just got one. Adopt if you just want adog.

 

[kaycurrency]

I say adopt...Them poor Dogs deserve a loving home...


I hate seeing mistreated pets!...

 

[kell78dogg]

dude just go to the pound. You can get a dog for WAY less and you're saving his|her life.

 

[freddypee]

I dont need a pure bred anything....I just want a dog....and I would love to save one....because i also hear they are usually trained....

 

[nealraj006]

Pre-trained dogs are going to cost you a few hundred more, but I think that it's worth it. I found out the hard way. I remember when I got my YorkshireTerrier, we had the option of him being trained for $1200 and untrained for $800. But it'll depend on where you get your dog from and what breed the dogis.
I recommend getting a trained dog unless you don't mind having to clean up every few hours.

 

[freddypee]

I do mind....we have a very busy household....but I will be able to care for the dog a lot....just dont want to be cleaning &%*# all the time.....I wouldliek to adopt a dog that is trained to use the bathroom outside...and I will teach it the other stuff....and I want something that doesnt really get past 40pounds or so.

 

[kell78dogg]

I'm not sure if my dog was already trained then we got him because I was three, but both my parents worked and I don't think we ever had a problemleaving him home alone.

 

[wawaweewa]

Are you in NYC?
If so then visit http://www.nycacc.org/adopt.htmhttp://www.nycacc.org/adopt.htm.

Unless you need a dog for a specific purpose (hunting, security, guard) than Purebreds are not any better than mutts.

Don't plan on already having a trained dog. No such thing. You're going to have to put in the time and train it to your liking. It'll take 3-6months so make sure that you'll be committed to that.

Also depends what kind of routine that you'll provide for the dog.

Will you provide exercise for it regularly. Regularly = at least 1.5 hours a day
Are you looking for naturally docile dogs or more trait driven dogs?
High energy? Low energy?
Big? Small? Medium?

 

[freddypee]

Originally Posted by wawaweewa

Are you in NYC?
If so then visit http://www.nycacc.org/adopt.htmhttp://www.nycacc.org/adopt.htmhttp://www.nycacc.org/adopt.htm.

Unless you need a dog for a specific purpose (hunting, security, guard) than Purebreds are not any better than mutts.

Don't plan on already having a trained dog. No such thing. You're going to have to put in the time and train it to your liking. It'll take 3-6 months so make sure that you'll be committed to that.

Also depends what kind of routine that you'll provide for the dog.

Will you provide exercise for it regularly. Regularly = at least 1.5 hours a day
Are you looking for naturally docile dogs or more trait driven dogs?
High energy? Low energy?
Big? Small? Medium?

Im in Westchester...15 min from manhattan...border of the bronx..... so yeah

excercise im good for liek 2 hours weekdays.... weekend im free
docile or trait driven doesnt matter too much

medium energy lol.... high energy when need be but can also chill

medium....

 

[wawaweewa]

Originally Posted by FreddyPee

Originally Posted by wawaweewa

Are you in NYC?
If so then visit http://www.nycacc.org/adopt.htmhttp://www.nycacc.org/adopt.htmhttp://www.nycacc.org/adopt.htmhttp://www.nycacc.org/adopt.htm.

Unless you need a dog for a specific purpose (hunting, security, guard) than Purebreds are not any better than mutts.

Don't plan on already having a trained dog. No such thing. You're going to have to put in the time and train it to your liking. It'll take 3-6 months so make sure that you'll be committed to that.

Also depends what kind of routine that you'll provide for the dog.

Will you provide exercise for it regularly. Regularly = at least 1.5 hours a day
Are you looking for naturally docile dogs or more trait driven dogs?
High energy? Low energy?
Big? Small? Medium?

Im in Westchester...15 min from manhattan...border of the bronx..... so yeah

exercise im good for liek 2 hours weekdays.... weekend im free
docile or trait driven doesnt matter too much

medium energy lol.... high energy when need be but can also chill

medium....

Here's a Page for all types of Rescues near NYC

Medium's in the range of 40-70 lbs so i guess it depends on the breed that your privy to.

So next question is do you want a breed built for strength, speed, intelligence, etc.
There are lots of breeds.

I'd recommend:

Greyhound (I know they're large but they don't weigh a lot; not a lot of energy as many thing)
Labrador ( lots of energy for the first few years, then they calm down)
Retriever ( same as lab)
Pointers, Vizla, medium gundogs (lots of energy for the first few years; great housedogs; quick learners; can be stubborn). The English pointer is a littlerough around the edges though.

Pit Bull Terrier /AMStaff Terrier (all around great dogs; medium energy; intelligent; very obedient if trained)
Husky - (great dogs; lots of energy; more on the docile side; adept well to living outdoors (if that's what you want) ).

There's so many more but these one's are the easiest to obtain.
A lot of these dogs are technically classified as large but that's only because there are rat sized dogs like the Chihuaha, Pomeranian, Yorkie, etc.

Personally I think gundogs have a great mix of energy, obedience, and intelligence.

 

[freddypee]

Originally Posted by wawaweewa

Here's a Page for all types of Rescues near NYC

Medium's in the range of 40-70 lbs so i guess it depends on the breed that your privy to.

So next question is do you want a breed built for strength, speed, intelligence, etc.
There are lots of breeds.

I'd recommend:

Greyhound (I know they're large but they don't weigh a lot; not a lot of energy as many thing)
Labrador ( lots of energy for the first few years, then they calm down)
Retriever ( same as lab)
Pointers, Vizla, medium gundogs (lots of energy for the first few years; great housedogs; quick learners; can be stubborn). The English pointer is a little rough around the edges though.

Pit Bull Terrier /AMStaff Terrier (all around great dogs; medium energy; intelligent; very obedient if trained)
Husky - (great dogs; lots of energy; more on the docile side; adept well to living outdoors (if that's what you want) ).

There's so many more but these one's are the easiest to obtain.
A lot of these dogs are technically classified as large but that's only because there are rat sized dogs like the Chihuaha, Pomeranian, Yorkie, etc.

I want something more 30-50....

and I live ina two bedroom apartment but the dog would get to be outside everyday I live near hella parks.... I need something good looking and manly but cuteand innocent lmao...

and Id rather intelligence above all traits

whats good with beagles, labs, and retrievers?

any other suggestions?

and thanks

 

[koolbarbone]

Originally Posted by FreddyPee

Originally Posted by wawaweewa

Here's a Page for all types of Rescues near NYC

Medium's in the range of 40-70 lbs so i guess it depends on the breed that your privy to.

So next question is do you want a breed built for strength, speed, intelligence, etc.
There are lots of breeds.

I'd recommend:

Greyhound (I know they're large but they don't weigh a lot; not a lot of energy as many thing)
Labrador ( lots of energy for the first few years, then they calm down)
Retriever ( same as lab)
Pointers, Vizla, medium gundogs (lots of energy for the first few years; great housedogs; quick learners; can be stubborn). The English pointer is a little rough around the edges though.

Pit Bull Terrier /AMStaff Terrier (all around great dogs; medium energy; intelligent; very obedient if trained)
Husky - (great dogs; lots of energy; more on the docile side; adept well to living outdoors (if that's what you want) ).

There's so many more but these one's are the easiest to obtain.
A lot of these dogs are technically classified as large but that's only because there are rat sized dogs like the Chihuaha, Pomeranian, Yorkie, etc.

I want something more 30-50....

and I live ina two bedroom apartment but the dog would get to be outside everyday I live near hella parks.... I need something good looking and manly but cute and innocent lmao...

and Id rather intelligence above all traits

whats good with beagles, labs, and retrievers?

any other suggestions?

and thanks

You won't find any labs or retrievers in that weight range. Beagles are in that range, check out some of the herding breeds as they usuallyweigh a little less.

Also, if you get a pure bred you run the risk of more diseases based off of poor breeding. If you do go that route though, be sure to check the breeder out andthe lineage, a lot of breeders run puppy mills.

Just be sure that you have enough time and energy to caring for the dog or else it isn't fair to him or her. But it sounds like you are doing yourdiligence which is good.

 

[pianoman52]

i've adopted several dogs in the past 15 years. adopting a dog is about 100 bucks with fees (including spaying/neutering/shots).

you gotta watch out with adopting from pounds tho. cuz some dogs are mad sick cuz of their lack of immunizations and other dogs that are infected within thepound facility.

best bet if you really want a healthy dog is to go to a breeder. don't even think about going to a puppy store. most of the dogs from puppy stores comefrom puppy mills. puppy mills do generations of inbreeding which turn messes up the potential of breed. imagine a human family inbreeding...these pups (NOTALL, but some) aren't that smart because of their inbreeding.

good luck and post pics of the pup when u get one!

 

[wawaweewa]

Originally Posted by FreddyPee

Originally Posted by wawaweewa

Here's a Page for all types of Rescues near NYC

Medium's in the range of 40-70 lbs so i guess it depends on the breed that your privy to.

So next question is do you want a breed built for strength, speed, intelligence, etc.
There are lots of breeds.

I'd recommend:

Greyhound (I know they're large but they don't weigh a lot; not a lot of energy as many thing)
Labrador ( lots of energy for the first few years, then they calm down)
Retriever ( same as lab)
Pointers, Vizla, medium gundogs (lots of energy for the first few years; great housedogs; quick learners; can be stubborn). The English pointer is a little rough around the edges though.

Pit Bull Terrier /AMStaff Terrier (all around great dogs; medium energy; intelligent; very obedient if trained)
Husky - (great dogs; lots of energy; more on the docile side; adept well to living outdoors (if that's what you want) ).

There's so many more but these one's are the easiest to obtain.
A lot of these dogs are technically classified as large but that's only because there are rat sized dogs like the Chihuaha, Pomeranian, Yorkie, etc.

I want something more 30-50....

and I live ina two bedroom apartment but the dog would get to be outside everyday I live near hella parks.... I need something good looking and manly but cute and innocent lmao...

and Id rather intelligence above all traits

whats good with beagles, labs, and retrievers?

any other suggestions?

and thanks

I wouldn't go for a beagle. They're hunting drive is strong. They're always sniffing for game. Being exercised off the leash most of the time is amust for them so...

Labs and retrievers are obviously good dogs mostly because they're friendly to both people and other dogs. So folks don't really have to worry there.
However, I've found with Labs that unless they're trained and disciplined early on they can get a bit crazy. Retrievers less so but both breeds arevery high energy for the first few years. After that they tend to calm down.

In the 30-50 pound range:

Husky (female)
English Bulldog
Whippet
Pure Bred Pit Bulls ( A pure bred male put bull is usually no heavier than 60 lbs. ;not the bulldog/mastiff Chimera's out now.

)
Standard Schnauzer


To be honest you can't go wrong with the English Bulldog, Whippet, or (the real) Pit Bull Terrier.

Good house dogs and Don't need massive amounts of exercise (the pit Bull requires more than the other 2).

 

[krazyg]

Only get a dog if you have TIME and MONEY. I have a Standard Poodle right now and she is an amazing canine. Training her was a joke, took very little effort.Walking and playing with her is a bit time consuming but is very enjoyable for the both of us. She doesn't shed and doesn't have that doggy smell.However, I have to take her to the groomer's every 2 months, which costs $100 each visit since she is a big dog. Toy or Miniature poodle would cost muchless to groom. If you have decided you have the Time and Money to become a responsible dog owner, you should look into what breed you want. You can adopt dogsas well, which is a very good decision since the people there will know the personality of the dog already, and some are even trained already. Good Luck.

 

[freddypee]

Im ready for the commitment and love animals....you are all helping very much ...its greatly appreciated....and i dont care bout the pure or non pure breedstuff.....not thats serious to me...just want a new addition to the family....



wawaweewa can a dog bigger than 50 pounds...maybe in the 60-70 range live in an apartment???

and tell me more bout husky females please

and whats the weight class for labs and retrievers?

 

[doublejs07]

I adopted one of my dogs about a year and a half ago. He's a Jack Russell mix, and he's awesome. I really lucked out with him. I would definitelyconsider adopting again, because there are SO many animals that need good homes. Going into the shelter can just break your heart. You have pets that areabused, neglected, abandoned, etc. You wish you could take them all home, but that isn't the case. The adoption process is a little more thorough than justwalking in, and walking out with a pet. There is an interview, and in some cases, a home visit by one of the case workers at the respective shelter. There is awide range of ages as far as pets in a shelter. You have puppies all the way to adult. Good luck with whatever you choose to do.

if you're in the DC area, here's the BEST shelter (IMO)

www.warl.org

 

[wawaweewa]

Originally Posted by FreddyPee

Im ready for the commitment and love animals....you are all helping very much ...its greatly appreciated....and i dont care bout the pure or non pure breed stuff.....not thats serious to me...just want a new addition to the family....



wawaweewa can a dog bigger than 50 pounds...maybe in the 60-70 range live in an apartment???

and tell me more bout husky females please

and whats the weight class for labs and retrievers?

Any breed can live in an apartment. As long as a dog is sufficiently exercised than it should do fine no matter the space.

Husky's in general are good dogs. Females are on the lighter side so that's why I mentioned them.
It's a working dog so they do need a good bit of exercise but strap on some skates and let him/her pull you. They love doing that so exercising themisn't difficult.

 

[freddypee]

Your a great help....now I guess to find a shelter.. anyone know any?

and what about craigslist?

 

[kidjustice19]

Originally Posted by KayCurrency

I say adopt...Them poor Dogs deserve a loving home...


I hate seeing mistreated pets!...

100% agree...

 

[biggie62]

Yea def adopt. You can get pure breeds there too if that's what you are looking for. But both the dogs my mom adopted are mixes.

 

[eight2one]

i want a german shepard.