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Anyone know any dog breeders in Colorado, Nebraska, or Kansas. I'm not sure what kind I want but just tell me who they are and what type the breed. Thank you
AustinASU said:Exactly what Lisa says, but hey give me some ideas of what kind of dog do you want....attitude, size....how big is your yard....where do you live and how hot will it get there. I know about every breeder out there just lemme know what dog you pick....fyi a great dog is a cane corso...they don't eat much for a big dog and they are loyal and super smart....mine learned all of its basic commands the first week i got him.
AustinASU said:Will you have the dog inside from time to time, or is it going to be outside all day? A great dog that can handle high heats are australian kelpies!
lisa127 said:If you don't have your heart set on a particular breed, then why look for a breeder? There are many, many dogs that need homes and love in animal shelters everywhere. Both adult dogs and puppies alike. Please don't give money to a breeder. Adopt and save a life. Please.
joshtaylor123 said:Anyone know any dog breeders in Colorado, Nebraska, or Kansas. I'm not sure what kind I want but just tell me who they are and what type the breed. Thank you
futureleopardtortoise said:There are literally thousands, it all depends on what breed of dog you want and what you want to do with it.
Like everyone else has said, if you don't have your heart set on anything in particular, go to a shelter and see what you can find. I definitely understand the benefits of going to a well established, reputable breeder, though. If you have a particular breed in mind, I can give you all kinds of names of breeders and even breed specific rescues, since I live in the area you mentioned and am very involved in the dog community here in Nebraska.
joshtaylor123 said:AustinASU said:Will you have the dog inside from time to time, or is it going to be outside all day? A great dog that can handle high heats are australian kelpies!
Inside from time to time but I'll look them up
lisa127 said:If you don't have your heart set on a particular breed, then why look for a breeder? There are many, many dogs that need homes and love in animal shelters everywhere. Both adult dogs and puppies alike. Please don't give money to a breeder. Adopt and save a life. Please.
I have always had bad luck with sheltered dogs. Every single one I got I just had to give away. But I have never had any trouble with dogs from breeders. So I guess that's why
lisa127 said:Dogs are just like people. They each have their own faults....there is no perfect dog. We don't give away our human children when they are not perfect.
If you are worried about it, you can find a young puppy from a shelter as well. I adopted my 11 year old mutt from an animal shelter when she was 8 weeks old. Therefore, she came with no issues. The purebred dog I have has had more issues in his life than my shelter mutt ever did.
Particularly this time of year you should not have a problem finding a young puppy in a shelter. Especially labs and boxers and mixes of them. Two of the most popular breeds. No shortage of them. You can look on Petfinder for your area. Not only may shelters have young puppies, private rescues are bound to as well.
joshtaylor123 said:lisa127 said:Dogs are just like people. They each have their own faults....there is no perfect dog. We don't give away our human children when they are not perfect.
If you are worried about it, you can find a young puppy from a shelter as well. I adopted my 11 year old mutt from an animal shelter when she was 8 weeks old. Therefore, she came with no issues. The purebred dog I have has had more issues in his life than my shelter mutt ever did.
Particularly this time of year you should not have a problem finding a young puppy in a shelter. Especially labs and boxers and mixes of them. Two of the most popular breeds. No shortage of them. You can look on Petfinder for your area. Not only may shelters have young puppies, private rescues are bound to as well.
I found a few I was intrested in on that website! Thank you !
tortadise said:Labs are great dogs, very common so will posess alot of inbred medical traits like hip displasia, ear infections, they love the water. Boxers are not going to be an outside dog they are a brachycephalic breed. Which means they are classified in with pugs, boston terriers, french and american bull dogs. The smooshed face does not allow them to take excessive heat very well. Down here in texas when I worked at a vet I saw numerous heat stroke cases in these brachycephalic breeds. Sad but lots to look into when getting a dog ESPECIALLY for outside. German short haired pointers are great dogs. they need a large yard, as they are a working class species, and can run an owner crazy if they dont get constant workout like fetch, or retrieving, or very long walks. They are very very smart. Just do alot of research and find a breed that is right for you. If you dont want a shelter dog, you can also find breed specific societies that adopt out. Like lab rescue, or dalmation rescue. Theres alot out there that need great owners and homes.
tortadise said:Labs are great dogs, very common so will posess alot of inbred medical traits like hip displasia, ear infections, they love the water. Boxers are not going to be an outside dog they are a brachycephalic breed. Which means they are classified in with pugs, boston terriers, french and american bull dogs. The smooshed face does not allow them to take excessive heat very well. Down here in texas when I worked at a vet I saw numerous heat stroke cases in these brachycephalic breeds. Sad but lots to look into when getting a dog ESPECIALLY for outside. German short haired pointers are great dogs. they need a large yard, as they are a working class species, and can run an owner crazy if they dont get constant workout like fetch, or retrieving, or very long walks. They are very very smart. Just do alot of research and find a breed that is right for you. If you dont want a shelter dog, you can also find breed specific societies that adopt out. Like lab rescue, or dalmation rescue. Theres alot out there that need great owners and homes.
lisa127 said:Awesome! You're welcome. And the great thing is you can put in your zipcode along with exactly what you're looking for. Very useful!
I'm hoping this dog is not going to be a 24/7 outside dog. No dog should be.