candycraver Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Hey, My mother and I are interested in getting a new puppy from a friend of ours' nieghbor. They are shihtzu terrier mixes. They are the cutest little things.Anyway they were originally giving them away but today when we went to pick our guy up(6 weeks old) the owner said that shes now charging because she susposedly called a breeder and the breeder said that she can sell them for $250-$300.Is this possible?With the mixed breeds and all or is this a rip-off? Please respond asap thanks...Any thoughts or opinions are most appreciated. ----Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schippsmom Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 :Dog_run: Hello and welcome. Yes it is a big rip off-there are plenty of these mixed breeds at your local animal shelter, please go there to get your next dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candycraver Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 Hey, Thanks for your reply. I thought it probably was. well ill discuss it with ym mom and see if shed rather get a puppy from the shelter. i dont feel like i want to be ripped off for a puppy I can get anywhere else. Thank you muchs ---L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candycraver Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 Hi, :lol: Lol Ya I'll probably be on here more, seeing as I do have 2 other dogs. One is a pure rottie and the others a pitbull/retriever mix. I love my puppies sooo much lol. I used to have a pure shih-tzu but he ran away in a big storm when we had them on a farm.I also have a ferret and 2 inbred cats lol. I appreciate everyones advice. ----Laura :fadein: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Irena Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 welcome :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Welcome to Dogo!! The truth is... You can sell any dog to the right... erm, person, for just about any amount of money. Give it a cute name and call it a new breed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candycraver Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 Hey agian, Last night I told my mom and she said that she didnt want it anymore. She also said that she could believe it was a rip-off too because the owner had a gambling problem and probably wanted money.The pups had lots of people wanting one because theyre cute so we wont be a loss.Good news though with all of this, were going to the shelter this morning and seeing if there are some small dogs there we would like. Shelters make me so sad though, because I want them all. :D ----Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESSlover Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Yay!! Good luck at the shelter, be sure to update us with any news! My dad goes to the shelter all the time just to look.. he never even thinks about getting a new doggy. He toys with the idea, but knows it wouldnt be practical.. GOOD SEARCHING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schippsmom Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 :Dog_run: Glad your going to the shelter! Make sure you let us know how it goes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candycraver Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 hey, Today we I went to the shelter with my mom and sister. We seen the kitties and of course I loved them all and wanted each one but, we were looking for a dog. Then the lady showed us a cute staffordshire bull terrier. He was 2 years old and a little bigger than we wanted but he broke our hearts. He had had a very bad life.This was his third time in the shelter, he had been picked up in a small town because he was abandoned again. :cry: When they first got him he was skin and bones and has slighlty fattened up.We decided this guy was perfect for our family so we adopted him for $125. YAY! His new name is Duke.As for pictures I will post some when my main computer gets out of the shop because it has a webcam. He is the cutest thing :angel: Thanks for the help. -----Laura--Special thanks from Duke for helping him find a new home. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schippsmom Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 :Dog_run: I am soooooo happy you decided to adopt from a shelter. :BIG: Sounds like Duke has had such a sad live :cry: Can't wait to see pics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyhoundMama Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Wonderful news! :D I look forward to seeing pics of your new staffie!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Debbie Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Just like Hmmmm said, anybody can sell anything for any price......they just have to wait for a sucker to come along and pay it...... :wink: I'm so glad you decided to go the shelter route and adopted Duke !!! It sounds like he's had kind of a rough time....hopefully he'll bounce back now that he's in a nice loving family !!! :angel: P.S Do your other dogs like him ??? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Irena Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 awwwwww i'm just so happy you adopted Duke :D thanx for giving hime a good home :angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieMaya Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Welcome to Dogo! And a big congratulations and thank you for going to the shelter and rescuing Duke! He sounds like a real cutie, so be sure to post pictures of Duke and the rest of your furbabies! Another happy ending! YAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheechweech Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 [quote]We decided this guy was perfect for our family so we adopted him for $125. YAY! His new name is Duke.[/quote] Good for you and good for Duke! You did a wonderful thing. p.s. Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I'm happy to hear that you adopted from a shelter as well. That's the biggest crock ever, im with these guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbullproject Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 I know I'm late on this thread, but I had to respond to your first post. You said the pup is ready to go home at 6 weeks of age. Just to let you know, this is much too young to be leaving the mother. A pup should stay with the litter until it is at least 8 weeks of age. Keep this in mind if you are ever looking for a pup...and maybe let this lame breeder know that in order for the pups to develop fully mentally and behaviorally (if you will), they need to stay with the mother until 8 weeks! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 respect to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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