Didn’t you post this already a few hours ago?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2232338/posts
Research, research, research.
Also pick one that is the right size...for grilling.
You are right....this is very cold....
On a related subject, after our oldest doberman passed away, we looked online for any doberman rescues. We found many and one was in our state. We adoped an 18 month old doberman whose only problem was his first owners got a divorce. The woman who got him in the divorce settlement could not handle a big dog in her little apartment. We got a great dog for 100 bucks. A doberman puppy is at least 350, and up to 750. Over the years we have purchased 3 dobermans as puppies and the one as a rescue. The last time we needed a second doberman, the rescues were so busy we could not find one to adopt and we found a local woman who had a litter, and was not a mill, she was having her bitch spayed after that litter. We had a bad experience with a breeder once, and got rooked out of 200 bucks. We are very wary of puppy breeders. We prefer to rescue. A cousin of mine wanted a dachshund, and looked for a rescue online, and found a year old wonderful dachshund. He’s the first litle dog I ever liked! Very sweet. So, if you have a favorite breed and need a doggie, you might give a rescue a try. They do ask you to fill out paperwork and a rep. will visit to see your home to see if it suits the breed etc.
Excellent advice. Dog owners are well-advised to pay heed. Until the pup passes vet check it must only be a Candidate.
I’d just drag a rabbit hide past them, a good puppy will know what to do!
Getting emotionally attached wasn't really an issue. We couldn't bear to take her to the pound knowing how overcrowded they are already.
Another reason not to take the kids, it weakens your bargaining position. I overpaid for a Rat-Terrier/Chihuahua mix because the kids fell in love with the dog, and I won’t dicker unless I mean it, and couldn’t risk the owner saying no.
She turned out to be a good dog, and long term, she has been worth it.
actually you would be better off buying a “used” dog who is already housetrained.
Lots of them at your local shelter.
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