How to get a dog by mashko

"Poodle-icious!"

How I did it: When I was 8 years old, my parents got us a Poodle called Mona. 

She was bought by some people but it turned out she had some faulty teeth and because of that she couldn't participate in those dog exhibition-contests. So, they returned her to the breeders whom my father had known and they gave her to us, to be loved in a family with small kids (since they couldn't profit form her in any way).

She was the best dog ever, but I think it's something every owner would say. She was loved, cuddled and had everything her way.

Sadly, as it always has to be, when she grew old, she developed a heart condition, we treated it, she made it through a very rough and uncertain period, but passed away a few months later.

She was with us for more than 11 years, and at the time she died me and my brother had lived our lives longer with her around than without her.

Lessons & tips: The only tip I would like to point out is: adopt a dog, don't buy it. You'll have an equally loving friend and companion. Maybe even more loving because you actually saved it's live in a way.

(Yes, I'm saying this in a topic about a Poodle, but at the time we got her I couldn't really choose. I doubt I'll ever have a purebred dog again though.)


 

Jun 05, 2012, 03:07AM PDT | 2 comments | 17 cheers


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Holly is not doing so good on getting things done!

Adopt even if you want a purebred!

My husband and I were torn about getting a dog. I wanted to adopt and I loved border collies. He wanted to go to a breeder and he loved springer spaniels.

We started logging onto petfinder. It was like a dating site, every day we’d check to see if the perfect dog had come up. Finally we found Bela – a half border collie half sprnger mix. She has been a joy!

But I also realized how many purebred dogs end up in the adoption cycle, many are even puppies. So, adoption is best, but you might not have to chose between adoption and a purebred if you want!

Jun 05, 2012, 08:13AM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 3 cheers

mashko warm days

Agree!

She’s adorable!

I’ve seen a lot of purebred dogs for adoption, too. There really are all kinds, but here poor retrievers are dominating when it comes to abandonment (I guess some people buy them because they are cute and fluffy but then they grow up and people get tired of them, so they just leave them on the street)... Actually, I’ve been checking all places for some abandoned poodles (since I still live with my parents and they want nothing but a poodle) but there has been none for years now.

I guess when I finally move out and when adoption time comes, that I’m gonna chose the most plain dog I can’t find (I don’t wanna say ugly since I don’t think a dog can be ugly), meaning the dog that has less chance to get adopted. Also, I think I would prefer to adopt a puppy, but that’s a lottery – what will it grow up to be, big, small, fluffy or not etc…
However, my fiancee wants a long haired dog, so we’ll yet see about that.
:D

Jun 05, 2012, 10:41AM PDT | Respond to this 4 cheers


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