We’re considering/have decided to get a dog - we know the types we’d like (one of my kids has allergies so we need to look for a hypoallergenic). List has been narrowed to Miniature Schnauzer, Bichon Frise, West Highland Terrier.
Does anyone know where I start?
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28-04-2020 12:24 PM #1
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Dog breeders
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28-04-2020 12:26 PM #2
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/get...-dog-or-puppy/
Some good info here. We considered a dog a while back, we ultimately decided against it for now, but we were advised to avoid adverts on Facebook, Gumtree and the like.
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28-04-2020 12:33 PM #3
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Cheers PB - had a look on there yesterday. Lots of good stuff.
I’ve also read that gumtree etc should be avoided.
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28-04-2020 01:10 PM #4
We have had dogs for many many years, some pedigrees and some rescues. DO NOT go near FB, Gumtree etc. Have a look to see the houses that the dogs are being bred in, a clean, well looked after dog area and house probably gives an indication of how the dogs are treated. Don't be afraid to walk away either. The last dog we got is a white Germany Shepherd and we got him in the fourth place we looked at. Don't jump in. For what you are looking for make sure you get all the KC registration etc, vets certs, chipped if possible. Good luck
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28-04-2020 05:27 PM #5
Research research research.
Know how to tell a healthy dog and one that might have issues. Make sure you know the main issues with whatever breed you go for so you can spot them. Check the inside and around ears and the nose. Check eyes. Check gums and teeth. Check paws and nails.
Also sit back and let the pups come to you. Don't necessarily pick the first one to run over. Watch how they interact
Ask to see mum and or dad, ask questions about the line and if you don't think things add up then walk away.
Your heart will break and you'll want to take everyone you see but trust me, an hour or two of heart break and a day or so of pangs of guilt is far better than a few years or more of financial drain and kids crying cos puppy is sick again.
Also be aware that breeds sold as hypoallergenic aren't always and ALL dogs shed in some ways
Good luck, any questions just ask. Your life is going to get some much harder but enhanced in ways you'd never imagine. Dogs are the best.
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28-04-2020 06:08 PM #6
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Start looking at dogs' homes or SSPCA site. Those dogs that are given a second chance comes first if possible.
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28-04-2020 08:14 PM #7
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Cheers for the tips everyone.
Does anyone know of reputable breeders that I could contact?
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Try the KC list as a start.
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Saw the advert on pets4homes.co.uk, KC registered, saw the pups with the mum in her house a couple of weeks before we got her. Vet checked her out, everything fine. Had her final injection last week, so we've had her out and she brilliant!
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29-04-2020 08:23 AM #10
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08-06-2020 07:19 PM #13
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Got myself a puppy - collected her at the weekend. 8 week old Miniature Schnauzer - she’s lovely, really smart and loving. Loving it all already.
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If you’ve not already then recommend you join these groups, before this virus there was regular meet ups, sometimes had nearly 100 Schnauzers on Yellowcraigs beach!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Mini...and/?ref=share
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1712...928/?ref=share
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18-06-2020 06:27 AM #17
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She’s 10 weeks old on Friday - good fun, sleeps a lot, toilet training not bad. I’ve been doing a zoom puppy training course and she’s responding really well to that - she comes to me when I whistle, can sit and lie down etc. She’s especially good when the cameras on her - not as much when we’re just practising!
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09-11-2020 08:47 AM #19
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I think you may choose Lagotto. In your case it's a perfect variant. They are one of the best breeds of dogs ever, beause they are active, hypoallergenic and really smart.
Anyway, if you have such problems you may just buy an air purifier and special vacuums for home cleaning. But I may assure you, these dogs don't shed.
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