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Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: alkemyst
OH FUCK ME!
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I said it numerous times in this thread, we are looking for a little puppy. None of these rescues fit that description.

I've already been to that site:

http://www.havaneserescue.com/...=blog&id=36&Itemid=159

I don't want a "worn in" dog. We want a puppy.
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Yes, b/c a 9 month old puppy is "worn in". :disgust:
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A 9 month old dog that is already in the process of adoption 8-9 hours away from me? And didn't I say that we wanted a puppy that I could potty train ourselves?

I swear, you people are so FORCEFUL in pushing your agenda. What is it with you guys?

The problem with many dog owners is that they just pick any old dog and just throw themselves into it only to find themselves not wanting/liking the dog and getting rid of it.

My wife and I have done the research, found a dog breed that we like, and are trying to narrow things down to fit our needs. We feel that getting a puppy as young as possible is the best course of action for us and OUR needs.

I've said this numerous times, yet people just don't listen. That is what's so DAMN frustrating.
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I was using that dog as an example. Have you considered that new dogs come into rescue? One that might be closer to you and younger even? Even if you decide that you want a puppy locally, you may have to be placed on a wait list and wait upwards to a year or more for a puppy.

Again, you shouldn't have asked about rescue and just cried about spending $1500 on a companion you'll have for 15+ years and spend thousands of dollars on during his/her lifetime.
 
Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: Atomic Playboy
10 pounds isn't a dog, it's a speed bump with hair. Get ready to spend a lot of time accidentally punting that dog down stairs and through windows.
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I grew up with Toy Poodles. We had a 12-pound toy that lived to be 14. She died when I was about 20 and I balled like a baby when she died. I didn't even cry that much at my own grandmother's funeral. I was so attached to that dog.

My parents currently have two Toy Poodles, one about 8 pounds, and one that is about 14 pounds. They are precious dogs that I would never, EVER think of punting. They're adorable.
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I certainly didn't mean that you'd intentionally punt them. My brother has had a couple corgis and a friend of mine had a bichon. I don't know what it is about small dogs, but they seem to always run directly into the path of human feet. But they're so small you don't see them. And suddenly, through no fault of your own, you have to explain to your brother how his dog ended up tangled up in the ceiling fan. That's an awkward conversation.

But I guess the same is true of babies...
 
Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Again, you shouldn't have asked about rescue and just cried about spending $1500 on a companion you'll have for 15+ years and spend thousands of dollars on during his/her lifetime.
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I was initially alarmed by the price and asked if that was the going rate.

Or did you miss that?

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?
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When someone said that was the going rate, I said that relatively speaking, it's a small sum to pay.

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.
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Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: alkemyst
OH FUCK ME!
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I said it numerous times in this thread, we are looking for a little puppy. None of these rescues fit that description.

I've already been to that site:

http://www.havaneserescue.com/...=blog&id=36&Itemid=159

I don't want a "worn in" dog. We want a puppy.
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Yes, b/c a 9 month old puppy is "worn in". :disgust:
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A 9 month old dog that is already in the process of adoption 8-9 hours away from me? And didn't I say that we wanted a puppy that I could potty train ourselves?

I swear, you people are so FORCEFUL in pushing your agenda. What is it with you guys?

The problem with many dog owners is that they just pick any old dog and just throw themselves into it only to find themselves not wanting/liking the dog and getting rid of it.

My wife and I have done the research, found a dog breed that we like, and are trying to narrow things down to fit our needs. We feel that getting a puppy as young as possible is the best course of action for us and OUR needs.

I've said this numerous times, yet people just don't listen. That is what's so DAMN frustrating.
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That's only one rescue...havanese are semi-popular.

It seems you just want bragging rights on dog ownership than the dog itself.

I adopted my dog and it was only 4 months old. The shelter got him at 3 months.


 
Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Originally posted by: SunnyD
Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: alkemyst
OH FUCK ME!
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I said it numerous times in this thread, we are looking for a little puppy. None of these rescues fit that description.

I've already been to that site:

http://www.havaneserescue.com/...=blog&id=36&Itemid=159

I don't want a "worn in" dog. We want a puppy.
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Yes, b/c a 9 month old puppy is "worn in". :disgust:
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You do know about www.petfinder.com too right?

You can select breed, size, age, sex.
He's made up his mind, get off his back about it. Just like adopted kids, some people don't want to deal with the baggage. Unfortunately what they don't realize is that their own pets/kids develop baggage of their own that has to be dealt with.

NFS4 - my suggestion is to look for a breeder within a couple hundred miles that doesn't pound out litter after litter. With a pure companion breed like a Havanese it will be a lot harder to find, but it's not impossible.
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Then he shouldn't have brought it up in his OP.
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None of the rescues have met our criteria -- PERIOD. Move on.
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Originally posted by: moparacer
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.
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Pets as an investment? 😕

Never invest your money in anything that can DIE on you....
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it was wise your parents left you on a doorstep.
 
Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: Blackjack200

They are.
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OMIGOD!@@! CAN I SUBSCRIBEZ TO YUR NEWSLUTTER, Tr0llT1m3S?
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Yeah, because I'm trolling but all the PETA wannabes have contributed nothing but insightful and sensative advice to the thread :roll:

I have no issue with dogs and I would never be cruel to one, but given their lifespans and intelligence, I have always seen them as disposable companions.
 
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