New Family Puppy....

[stonegatherer]

Gnat, great looking dog there (couldn't see pic from work, web filtering software) somebody needs to send you a box of Milk Bones for the guy.

You know what I hate is the movie dog star. I don't like that movies take a not popular breed and turn it into the must have item. There were Dalmatians all over the place a few years back. I haven't seen one in two years though. Did they just happen to die or did the owners realize that they are not the most tempermental dogs and just get rid of them? Almost the same with Pugs but not as bad. The Jack Russells are still running around but they are a pretty good breed. I even think I am starting to see the Chihuahuas start to disappear ....

Another thing, where I am originally from, people give away dogs mixed dogs and pure breeds go for $200 at most. Here in Chicago it costs a hundred to get a dog from the pound, and people sell (or try to sell) older dogs that they "can't have in their new place".

People are lame. I know it, the dogs know it. That's why the dogs like me.
Or else they like me cause they know I always got some treats on me (I work for a blind man one day a week that has a guide-dog).

Originally Posted by stonegatherer

Gnat, great looking dog there (couldn't see pic from work, web filtering software) somebody needs to send you a box of Milk Bones for the guy.

You know what I hate is the movie dog star. I don't like that movies take a not popular breed and turn it into the must have item. There were Dalmatians all over the place a few years back. I haven't seen one in two years though. Did they just happen to die or did the owners realize that they are not the most tempermental dogs and just get rid of them? Almost the same with Pugs but not as bad. The Jack Russells are still running around but they are a pretty good breed. I even think I am starting to see the Chihuahuas start to disappear ....

Another thing, where I am originally from, people give away dogs mixed dogs and pure breeds go for $200 at most. Here in Chicago it costs a hundred to get a dog from the pound, and people sell (or try to sell) older dogs that they "can't have in their new place".

People are lame. I know it, the dogs know it. That's why the dogs like me.
Or else they like me cause they know I always got some treats on me (I work for a blind man one day a week that has a guide-dog).

I agree, people will get what is popular instead of finding an animal that needs love, dont' get me wrong I love all Mutts and breeds, but I find that a mutt has a lot of personality, that's just me, but I also love watching Best In Show to see what kinds of poops are out there, but could never afford. The prices they charge for pure breed is just crazy meanwhile they are not the one that is taking care of them.....

[stonegatherer]

Originally Posted by gnat69

The prices they charge for pure breed is just crazy meanwhile they are not the one that is taking care of them.....

A lot of pure breds have problems due to inbreeding.

Originally Posted by stonegatherer

A lot of pure breds have problems due to inbreeding.

Your so correct....

[canadian4life]

what a cutie

[Virgule3]

Originally Posted by stonegatherer

A lot of pure breds have problems due to inbreeding.

True.

But if you are looking for a cool looking dog, pure bred and extremely healthy with no possibility of inbreeding, save the life of a greyhound.

That's right... Greyhounds are extremely well controlled and it is virtually impossible to get a dog that is the result of inbreeding. There are "oups" litters, puppies from males and females who should not have gotten together, but even though they don't meet the DNA requirements for racing, they are still great dogs with a great line. Their families are "too close" to be accepted in racing but even then, their lines are very far apart, no inbreeding here.

In 2000, almost 20, 000 greyhounds were destroyed because they didn't have enough families for them. Now, is it world wide or just in the States, that statistics didn't say, but that's still a lot of dogs, perfectly healthy, good dogs, put to sleep just because they didn't make enough money anymore by racing.

Greyhounds make wonderful pets. They are sweet, funny, they love being pet, they will love you for giving them a nice home, away from the race track. They also attract a lot of attention as they aren't that common! They are sweet, sleek, gorgeous, and very graceful and no, they don't need more exercise than a regular dog. Actually, even though they love exercise, they will love a nice comfy couch just as much!

Sorry, I love them... I could go on and on about saving the life of a greyhound...

Sophie.