Looking to adopt a puppy...

[Joshua312]

Well after a hard search I cannot find a Chihuahua in my area..If anyone knows of anyone or a good website (no frauds) I have already dealt with one website where a person in Nigeria, Africa emailed me...(the nerve of some people) Im looking for a baby chihuahua, up to date on shots, house trained....Any info please get back to me! Thanks guys!

[AL-53]

try looking for a Chihuahua rescue group...they me be able to help you...or go to petfinder.com...

AL

[truzoom]

Yikes.. just curious.. why a chihuahua? Is it mainly a size issue?

[macfan]

i would also suggest petfinder.com and any type of rescue group that is breed specific. Here is one I found when doing a google search http://www.netpets.com/dogs/dogresc/breeds/dogchih.html. It has a contact for Michigan

[Joshua312]

Originally Posted by truzoom

Yikes.. just curious.. why a chihuahua? Is it mainly a size issue?

Yes, my girlfriend and I have been looking and this is the kind we decided on. I wouldnt mind a little Terrier tho Size definately matters

[Sarcazmo]

Originally Posted by AL-53

try looking for a Chihuahua rescue group...they me be able to help you...or go to petfinder.com...

AL

A lot of rescued dogs are up to date on shots, house trained etc. Definately your best bet.

[AL-53]

I am not trying to change your mind by no means...but a Chihuahua can be a high maintenance dog..as they are prone to getting colds..can be hurt easy..my aunt had one and also a co-worker and they spent more time at the vets will illness...not saying all Chihuahua's are like that...but if you do decide to get a puppy..get from a private breeder and not a pet shop...as Chihuahua's are a very popular puppy mill dog cause of size.


If looking for a terrier look at a Jack Russel ..one of the smartest and friendliest dogs I have come across..many friends of mine have them and they are awsome..very athletic good frissbee players...lol.. and they seem very loyal to the owners.

Remember..try to rescue a dog first..give them a chance in life...I have rescued 4 dogs so far and never regretted it once..I have 2 now and they are my best friends...

Have fun in your venture finding a friend..but take your time and get what you want

Al

[Super]

I had two Border Collies got them when they where pups and that was 15 years ago one died and the other one died soon after. Those two Border Collies was vary high maintenance they would run all day fact is you have to make then stop running because they would flop over and die because they would run them self’s to death. When in back of the truck all they would do is bark and stick there heads to the wind. The female would body slam the male at a full run, they would hunt as a team for woof rats. One thing I remembered about having those dogs is that they owned me.
My Sister has two Jack Russell’s yes they are vary athletic and friendly and a good personality

[WSUcommuter]

Originally Posted by AL-53

If looking for a terrier look at a Jack Russel ..one of the smartest and friendliest dogs I have come across..many friends of mine have them and they are awsome..very athletic good frissbee players...lol.. and they seem very loyal to the owners.

I could not agree more! I have had Tasha (or Tasha has had me) for six plus years now. She can be the most hyper thing imaginable during the day but at night she is a complete couch potato- always wanting to be around people or sitting with someone, and she loves to sleep at the foot of my bed. Also, she is by far the smartest dog I know of- she knows the following tricks and commands:

Sit
Stay
Wait (put food on her head and she will flip it up and catch it only when I say "OK")
Lie down
Shake
Bang! (point at her like your hand is a gun and she rolls on her back and plays dead)
Up (beg)
Back (walks on hind legs backwards)
Rollover
"Get Your ___" (rope, bone, chew/rawhide- she knows the difference!)

[twitch]

Petfinder.com is a great site and that is where my girlfriend found our daughter Lucy. She is a terrier mix and makes a great companion for our Schnauzer Oscar. We actually got her from the Schnauzer rescue because she supposedly had Schnauzer in her but I am not sure of that. It doesn’t matter anyway.

I would go with a rescue 100%. It is a much more gratifying feeling knowing that we saved our kids from being put to sleep. I can't imagine why they were on the street to begin with because they are both house trained, loyal, and sweet.

Another big advantage with a rescue is price. Most agencies will only want to recover what they have in the animal. Most of the times it’s not much and even if it seems like a lot it’s nothing compared to going to a puppy mill.

When going through pet finder be certain that you have your stuff together. They may ask for references, ask which vet you will take them to, and will probably want to tour your home. You may think you are about to adopt a child, well you are it just isn’t totally human

Be careful on the breed you are looking for. For example while many people suggest a Jack Russell Terrier, which may be an excellent breed, this might not be the dog for YOU. They can be VERY hyper animals and if you are gone most of the day this may be a problem. You know your lifestyle and know how much time you have to devote to your new pet. Get something that falls in line with that. Anything else and you might not be happy with your choice.

For instance I knew that I needed to find an older dog because I couldn’t devote the time it takes to train a puppy. Both my g/f and I work and are gone for 9-10 hours at a time. An older dog was the perfect solution for us and Schnauzers do not require plenty of physical activity.

Since I referred to my kids so many times in this thread it was only fair that I post a picture for you too The same pic that is in the Autopian pets… Let’s see ‘em thread



Good luck Josh!

OH and one more thing. I am glad you didn't fall for the Nigerian scam, you would have lost money.

[Joshua312]

Thanks for all the replies..Im currently on the search for that perfect dog for us Very cute kids Twitch And I am also glad I didnt fall for the scam...sometimes the deals that seem too good to be true...just are. It really ticks me off the nerve of these people, I feel bad for the many people who probably do get scammed everyday and cant do anything about it.

[94BlkStang]

Originally Posted by AL-53

I am not trying to change your mind by no means...but a Chihuahua can be a high maintenance dog..as they are prone to getting colds..can be hurt easy..my aunt had one and also a co-worker and they spent more time at the vets will illness...not saying all Chihuahua's are like that...but if you do decide to get a puppy..get from a private breeder and not a pet shop...as Chihuahua's are a very popular puppy mill dog cause of size.


Have fun in your venture finding a friend..but take your time and get what you want

Al

We've had a long hair Chihuaha for about 1 1/2 years now and he's very low maintenance. There are always issues with any breed of dogs, but have found this one to be very passive, very friendly and loyal dog. They make great pets for city person that has limited room.