Forget it, I don't have time for this crap

[NFS4]

**Thanks to those that were helpful, but I don't need rescue dogs shoved down my throat**


I posted a thread earlier about dogs, but since the first post was hijacked, I can't update the title. So here we go. We've been researching dogs for quite some time. We quit for a while while we were in wedding prep mode, but since the wedding is now over, we've been stepping up the pace a lot.

We researched, and researched, and researched and finally settled on a Havanese

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/havanese.htm

They don't shed, they're extremely smart, they're good with children, they don't bark a lot, and they love daily walks -- perfect for us. However, I've looked at local breeders and they all are charging about $1,500 for a AKC certified dog. Now, I never bought a dog before so I don't know if this is outrageous, but that is well past our budget.

From what I understand, Havanese dogs aren't an extremely popular breed, so it's not something that you could just pickup from a rescue shelter or a pound I would assume?

I guess you have to pay to play, and we'd be willing to wait a bit longer and save up some more money, but doesn't $1,500 seem a bit outrageous?

 

[zerocool84]

How about getting a dog from a local shelter? There's more than enough dogs at shelters that you can find an awesome one that needs a loving home.

 

[CRXican]

pretty standard rate

Life Expectancy
About 14-15 years

sounds like a good deal lol


or you could rescue any dog and train it, no dog is "perfect"

 

[OCGuy]

Sounds about right.

 

[nerdress]

Or you could rescue one from being killed....I bet those ones would love to be walked daily too

 

[Descartes]

I paid $1500 for my golden retriever after a lot of research. A hobbyist breeder barely breaks even at $1500 a pup, so to me it's worth the investment to support someone with responsible breeding practices.

I only have one anecdotal example, but the $1500 I spent on my dog was one of the best investments I've ever made. Great dog.

 

[SonnyDaze]

Havanese for $1500? I think I'll be Havingnone.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Descartes
I paid $1500 for my golden retriever after a lot of research. A hobbyist breeder barely breaks even at $1500 a pup, so to me it's worth the investment to support someone with responsible breeding practices.

I only have one anecdotal example, but the $1500 I spent on my dog was one of the best investments I've ever made. Great dog.

Yeah, that's the way to look at it I guess. The things live to be about 13 or 15, so it's a great investment.

How old is your dog. Any pics?

 

[JohnCU]

Originally posted by: SonnyDaze
Havanese for $1500? I think I'll be Havingnone.

win.

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Descartes
I paid $1500 for my golden retriever after a lot of research. A hobbyist breeder barely breaks even at $1500 a pup, so to me it's worth the investment to support someone with responsible breeding practices.

I only have one anecdotal example, but the $1500 I spent on my dog was one of the best investments I've ever made. Great dog.

Yeah, that's the way to look at it I guess. The things live to be about 13 or 15, so it's a great investment.

How old is your dog. Any pics?

Dogs as an investment???

You guys have some problems.

 

[Farang]

Originally posted by: JohnCU

Originally posted by: SonnyDaze
Havanese for $1500? I think I'll be Havingnone.

win.

I'll be Havanose.

eh? eh?

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Descartes
I paid $1500 for my golden retriever after a lot of research. A hobbyist breeder barely breaks even at $1500 a pup, so to me it's worth the investment to support someone with responsible breeding practices.

I only have one anecdotal example, but the $1500 I spent on my dog was one of the best investments I've ever made. Great dog.

Yeah, that's the way to look at it I guess. The things live to be about 13 or 15, so it's a great investment.

How old is your dog. Any pics?

Dogs as an investment???

You guys have some problems.

I don't mean it like that. I mean that $1,500 is a relatively small sum of money for 14 years of love and affection in the family from that little bundle of joy.

 

[jteef]

with an anklebiter that small i'd be worried about accidentally stepping on it and killing the $1500 investment. that does seem high though, unless the dog breeding world got greedy in the past 10 years. granted they're more common, but you can get a good lab or beagle for less than $500

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: zerocool84

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Descartes
I paid $1500 for my golden retriever after a lot of research. A hobbyist breeder barely breaks even at $1500 a pup, so to me it's worth the investment to support someone with responsible breeding practices.

I only have one anecdotal example, but the $1500 I spent on my dog was one of the best investments I've ever made. Great dog.

Yeah, that's the way to look at it I guess. The things live to be about 13 or 15, so it's a great investment.

How old is your dog. Any pics?

Dogs as an investment???

You guys have some problems.

Yes, it's an investment in a healthy companion, one that came from a responsible breeder.

In other words, don't take things so literally.

 

[WT]

Family bought one .. it was only 1k

 

[Red Squirrel]

I'd go at the pound or shelter first and see what they got. Even if you buy, you still need to pay to get them neutered and all that stuff if you decide to do that. In fact at the shelter you may be lucky and get one that already got all the stuff done. The thing with the shelter is that it's really sadning to see all these animals begging for a home and it makes the decision so hard.

 

[Superrock]

The animal shelter near my house in California is filled with only cats.

 

[Fingolfin269]

I've never heard of that breed so the price isn't shocking.

 

[preslove]

Originally posted by: Descartes
I paid $1500 for my golden retriever after a lot of research. A hobbyist breeder barely breaks even at $1500 a pup, so to me it's worth the investment to support someone with responsible breeding practices.

I only have one anecdotal example, but the $1500 I spent on my dog was one of the best investments I've ever made. Great dog.

Um... I paid $300 for my corgi & he was raised on a decently sized horse farm & the pups had a really big pen.

$1500 for a Golden? You got taken for a ride.

 

[allies]

My sister has a Havanese. Awesome dog. She got hers for ~1000 IIRC correctly. Where are you located?

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: allies
My sister has a Havanese. Awesome dog. She got hers for ~1000 IIRC correctly. Where are you located?

Raleigh, NC

 

[Crusty]

My brother has a Havanese, very cute dog . He got him 2 yrs ago and IIRC was a bit cheaper than $1500. I'll see if I can find out more.

 

[Rubycon]

You'd probably like the Bichon and Maltese breed too.

 

[Gothgar]

Originally posted by: JohnCU

Originally posted by: SonnyDaze
Havanese for $1500? I think I'll be Havingnone.

win.

 

[Capt Caveman]

I guarantee you can find a dog you'll fall in love from the link in my sig.