Dogs and Saving Money
Both are rescued dogs. Should you choose a pedigree, cross breed or rescued dog?
People keep a pet for a variety of reasons. A companion around the house and for walking - protection - because they love animals - or as a worker on the farm or maybe as a gun-dog, but in all these situations money rears its ugly head. It is no use pretending otherwise, but to have any pet as a member of your family (well, almost) will cost you a certain amount of money. Here we will try and show you how saving is also possible without being mean. Our other page will show you some useful tips on this subject. PEDIGREE OR CROSS BREED. The well behaved animals in the picture below are Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers. They are used for retrieving/picking up game on a 'shoot' or can make good pets.
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PEDIGREE There are several important points to bear in mind. 1. Buy from a reputable breeder. The person selling the puppies is possibly a puppy farmer or someone who has bought in the puppies to sell on at a profit. Some breeding bitches are kept in totally inadequate situations amounting to cruelty. Also, the breeding mother can be of bad temperament. So - always insist on seeing the mother it will tell you a lot.
4. A reputable breeder will try to match your personality, circumstances and your needs to the animal they will supply to you. See YOUR NEEDS below.
CROSS BREEDS
People often prefer to give an unwanted animal a home. Your local pet sanctuary or home will probably have an assortment of animals of all shapes, sizes and ages - all absolutely desperate for a good home. The drawback here is that relatively little will be known about his or her past history and there is obviously an element of risk attached to this venture. It must be pointed out here that a pedigree animal can also come with inherited problems from his parents, etc. Whilst the saving will be great when compared with the money spent on a pedigree, the following points should apply to either category. Whichever type of animal you choose from the types listed above, you will probably like to read our open letter to owners which illustrates good reasons for training your pet.
Cross Breed, Pedigree or Rescued Dog - That is the question?
What was your reason? Would you like to pass on sensible advice to others? What were the high points and also the low points - if any - in your experience? What Other Visitors Have SaidClick below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
Maltese Dog Named Ruff
2 pedigrees, 2 rescues and a stray!
Pedigree but rescued.
YOUR NEEDS.
Common sense is the most important point. What do you want the pet for? In addition to physical exercise, a collie will need to exercise his brain as well as his/her legs. It would not be kind to any pet and would store up problems for both of you if you cannot give him what his particular breed needs. The answer must then be 'No'.
If exercise is a problem then you will need to seek out a breed whose main demand is a comfortable and warm home. For instance, a greyhound at the end of his racing career would like to rest and keep his owner company by the fire. Lucky boy! An unexpected bonus is that an ‘adopted’ animal will probably be a crossbreed and this type of pet can be far healthier than a pedigree. Of course, no specific guarantees can be given on this particular point. Another bonus is that an adopted animal will probably have seen some strife in his life and will be eternally grateful for a loving home and will undoubtedly show this to you, the benefactor! TRAINING CLASSES. Always consider going to a good training class with a qualified instructor as you may need to instill some discipline and good behaviour into your pet. Ask around for a really good trainer. If you live in East Anglia the following two training classes are highly recommended. The first is in Essex - www.writtledogtraining.co.uk/ The second in South Norfolk www.norfolkdogtraining.co.uk/ Both centres are staffed by qualified trainers. Wherever you may live, always check this point because an unqualified trainer can do an awful lot of harm which can be difficult to rectify.
BOOK. One of the best ways of throwing light on the whole subject of owning a dog is to read all about the pros and cons of giving him a home. There are many topics needing your attention and these are all fully explained our unique book. available that has the contents verified by an Accredited Kennel Club Instructor and a Member of the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers. You can be sure you are buying the best available.
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If you take a look at Tip.2 you will find that your health and pocket are both considered again. With the tips on these two pages at hand, you will be able to enjoy your dogs at a minimum cost – unless of course you choose to be indulgent – and many owners do - but that is your choice.
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