I’ve had many dogs that I loved very much. Don’t have one now but close friends got a rescue dog (mixed mutt-lab and pit bull) a few years ago that I see only a couple of times a month but it’s the greatest pet I’ve ever met. A rescue would be the first place I’d go if I was getting a dog.
I understand that some people don’t want a rescue, and yes, some of them are pretty difficult dogs. I rescued a wonderful smooth coat female dachshund 4 years ago and she has gone on to earn her Canine Good Citizen, her Endurance Earthdog title and her Master Barnhunt title. She’s now working on blood tracking and nose work.
However, my next dog will be from a breeder as there are some things that a non AKC registered dog cannot compete in, such as field trials.
Anyway, I went OT a little. Love all dogs...
“A rescue would be the first place I’d go if I was getting a dog.”
With grandchildren around, I can’t take that chance. I need to raise it from a pup.