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That is good to read. Sympathize fully with your loss. After almost a yer we are about to get another Corgi.
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That is good to read. Sympathize fully with your loss. After almost a yer we are about to get another Corgi.
oosik
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Thank you Newbury. I'm, once again, a happy camper. Its very hard to explain the loss of a pet and how they have become a true part of a family unless you have experienced this situation. I'm all alone out here and a pet helps me maintain my sanity and a positive outlook on the world.
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A bad thing happened to the breed years ago when they got so popular and the breeders couldn't keep up with demand. The "mills" emerged and some bad traits got introduced. But I think that is a thing of the past. A reputable breeder should be honest with you and talk about temperament. I remember when we selected our first one...those fat little bellies would make them hang-up on a low curb. "Lonergan" was a great dog...never lost the "puppy" in him. Good luck.
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oosik,
So glad you're getting another pal.
When we lost or beloved BeiBei about two months ago, we were not sure if we should begin the search or not. I wanted a Cocker Spaniel, but decided that wasn't the right path for us. The breeders were cold and profit driven, the dogs seemed like a simple product. They were expensive and the money dominated all conversation about the dogs. It really turned me off and I talked to a lot of them. I was ready to travel quite a distance too. There was an exception or two, but there was no way to actually meet the dogs in a meaningful way and find a friend. At least that was my experience. Sounds like you have re-connected with a fine breeder that is just great.
We have rescued dogs before and started a search "just to see who was out there". After visiting 13 shelters, some more than once, and meeting about 300 dogs, we found Gogo. She is a wonderful Rat Terrier mix and is so happy to be here with us. She is so fun and really wants to be a part of the pack. Boundless energy, very funny, so healthy. What a find! As I sit here writing this, she is sleeping right next to me on the couch. Of course, if I mention going outside, or getting a cookie, she bounces up like a spring.
I've heard over and over that dogs adopted from shelters are great dogs. That they somehow appreciate being given a new home. Well, I can't dispute that based on my experience with Gogo and with several others over the years.
Good luck with your new friend!!! I do know how important they are to us.
So glad you're getting another pal.
When we lost or beloved BeiBei about two months ago, we were not sure if we should begin the search or not. I wanted a Cocker Spaniel, but decided that wasn't the right path for us. The breeders were cold and profit driven, the dogs seemed like a simple product. They were expensive and the money dominated all conversation about the dogs. It really turned me off and I talked to a lot of them. I was ready to travel quite a distance too. There was an exception or two, but there was no way to actually meet the dogs in a meaningful way and find a friend. At least that was my experience. Sounds like you have re-connected with a fine breeder that is just great.
We have rescued dogs before and started a search "just to see who was out there". After visiting 13 shelters, some more than once, and meeting about 300 dogs, we found Gogo. She is a wonderful Rat Terrier mix and is so happy to be here with us. She is so fun and really wants to be a part of the pack. Boundless energy, very funny, so healthy. What a find! As I sit here writing this, she is sleeping right next to me on the couch. Of course, if I mention going outside, or getting a cookie, she bounces up like a spring.
I've heard over and over that dogs adopted from shelters are great dogs. That they somehow appreciate being given a new home. Well, I can't dispute that based on my experience with Gogo and with several others over the years.
Good luck with your new friend!!! I do know how important they are to us.
oosik
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I completely understand your points, Raspy. As I bounce around the internet, checking for dogs, one thing becomes very obvious around this area. Most all breeders, whether they are good or not so good are going thru a "middle man". There are a lot of breeders but most are in the mid-west or east of the Mississippi. I decided, long ago, that I was not going to purchase/adopt an animal without first checking out the breeders operations and the animal. Kind of the same way I do with tractor implements - I will only buy after I've been able to see the implement and "put my hands" on it.
In my area this seriously limits what is available. And I've decided, thru years of experience, that I do not want the hassle of a larger dog and its interactions with our local coyotes. I've lost three dogs to coyotes and I feel that should, at least, meet my quota. The little cocker spaniel was ideal because he became completely adapted to being an inside dog and going out only when I went with him and could be a deterrent to the coyotes. The other option that seems to work in our area is to have multiple dogs - if they are going to be left outside.
This situation I'm currently involved in is local and not thru any middle man. Exactly the same as when we bought the cocker some fifteen years ago. I will just have to wait, see how things develop and go from there. This is not going to be a spur of the moment situation.
In my area this seriously limits what is available. And I've decided, thru years of experience, that I do not want the hassle of a larger dog and its interactions with our local coyotes. I've lost three dogs to coyotes and I feel that should, at least, meet my quota. The little cocker spaniel was ideal because he became completely adapted to being an inside dog and going out only when I went with him and could be a deterrent to the coyotes. The other option that seems to work in our area is to have multiple dogs - if they are going to be left outside.
This situation I'm currently involved in is local and not thru any middle man. Exactly the same as when we bought the cocker some fifteen years ago. I will just have to wait, see how things develop and go from there. This is not going to be a spur of the moment situation.
