tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post8328195307305908400..comments2023-10-25T11:53:50.989-04:00Comments on Pretty Babies: No PuppyAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10315843187811122669noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-40878416843193125172009-12-15T15:08:32.465-05:002009-12-15T15:08:32.465-05:00I'd vote for a shelter dog. The best dogs we&#...I'd vote for a shelter dog. The best dogs we've had have been from the shelter. Only once did we get a purebread with papers. It turned out to have more problems than the others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-43511850416849458882009-12-15T14:54:21.804-05:002009-12-15T14:54:21.804-05:00Just want to officially post that you are my top p...Just want to officially post that you are my top pick for "Best Blog Award". Feel free to snag the picture from my blog to repost! :)Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08547406616756233807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-23069804620037316942009-12-15T11:20:31.467-05:002009-12-15T11:20:31.467-05:00Good for you for resisting the cute puppy, Amy. I&...Good for you for resisting the cute puppy, Amy. I'm questioning your choice of a Beagle. A former boyfriend had one, and the barking was very obnoxious -- neighbors complained, etc. Also, the dog needed miles-long walks/jogs/runs twice a day in order to keep his behavior under control back in the house. He needed a LOT of exercise, and I'm not sure spending hours every day on dog walks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-89996673055651391062009-12-15T07:37:35.475-05:002009-12-15T07:37:35.475-05:00The story of that 'breeder' just burns my ...The story of that 'breeder' just burns my toast. While you feel for all the dogs under his care, you would be brininging a complete unknown into your home. I'm glad you chose not to. He deserves to be reported.<br /><br />I agree with those who have encouraged you to look into beagle rescue groups. These are people who KNOW the breed and take such care when placing a dog.<br /><brHave the T-shirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12144662999404716735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-83862430337482156912009-12-15T07:27:01.415-05:002009-12-15T07:27:01.415-05:00I agree with the recommendation to try a rescue gr...I agree with the recommendation to try a rescue group. We have adopted two Rhodesian Ridgebacks through www.Ridgebackrescue.org and they have been awesome dogs.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11373614044230314725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-80468931219101575592009-12-14T23:50:23.791-05:002009-12-14T23:50:23.791-05:00You may not want some of the risks associated with...You may not want some of the risks associated with a shelter dog, but you could consider a dog from a rescue group. You could contact a Beagle rescue group if that is the breed you want. With rescue groups the dogs live in foster families' homes. So, the group/foster families know about the dogs' temperaments, whether they are good with kids, house broken, etc. Also, with most rescue Cathienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-6974488524217613732009-12-14T20:45:15.862-05:002009-12-14T20:45:15.862-05:00We got Bogey from a Sheltie breeder in Ky and he ...We got Bogey from a Sheltie breeder in Ky and he is a great dog even though he has devoured many socks. Beagles bark ... a lot.. and might have driven you nuts. You did the right thing by walking away. The right dog is out there. It will find you.Auntie Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-37105433413416977442009-12-14T10:54:21.314-05:002009-12-14T10:54:21.314-05:00My sister adopted a beagle puppy in Texas from a b...My sister adopted a beagle puppy in Texas from a backyard breeder. She knew this was the case, but she fell in love with the adorable runt.<br /><br />After treating her for allergies and cuddling with her every night, her puppy died suddenly at 4 months due to congenital deformities - the heart and kidney (there was only one) could not support the puppy as it grew.<br /><br />My sister was Jessica McFaddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13126526402551793672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-84594673214643260672009-12-14T09:47:42.302-05:002009-12-14T09:47:42.302-05:00You made the right choice. And normally I would ag...You made the right choice. And normally I would agree with everyone saying get a shelter dog, but it is different when you have kids. We got a dog at the shelter when Sammi was little. The vet thought they guested the breeds way wrong and the person who dropped it off lied about why they were leaving it. I think it had been abused and it grab my husband by the throat. I kept thinking what if it angel0199https://www.blogger.com/profile/07708346874861450977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-62612899303666742812009-12-14T06:37:27.367-05:002009-12-14T06:37:27.367-05:00Good decision, Amy. :o)
I would argue for the Sh...Good decision, Amy. :o)<br /><br />I would argue for the Shelter as well - or better yet find someone who rehabilitates the shelter dogs. My sister is doing it and it's a great system - plus it keeps her occupied while she "finds herself" 3.5 years into her 4 year college education. Oops, wrong topic. :o)<br /><br />Anyway - they take dogs like the caged ones and housebreak themRob Monroehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15213481414668281312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-5744082421146392752009-12-14T00:45:53.993-05:002009-12-14T00:45:53.993-05:00Good for you for walking away from this one. I am...Good for you for walking away from this one. I am a firm believer that breeding should be left to well-educated, responsible, and experienced professionals. This guy just doesn't seem like he fits the bill. The best breeders are usually the kind whose dogs and puppies are snoozing comfortably on the owner's couch! ;)The Moniak Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06042420347997089631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-34990538603957713622009-12-14T00:00:53.001-05:002009-12-14T00:00:53.001-05:00I am thinking about it, Heather. I'm not fami...I am thinking about it, Heather. I'm not familiar enough with the laws to know whether or not they're being broken. It's not illegal to keep dogs outside, or to have dozens of dogs (in the country). <br /><br />I'm going to go talk to the humane society though, and see what they think.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315843187811122669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-82693169818188864522009-12-13T23:51:34.085-05:002009-12-13T23:51:34.085-05:00Have you considered reporting this guy for investi...Have you considered reporting this guy for investigation? There are laws about how dogs are supposed to be cared for in breeder kennels, and this guy, while he certainly sounds like he's making *some* effort, also sounds marginal and like he could be making more of an effort.<br /><br />If nothing else, there's probably some kind of penalty for selling dogs as "purebred" if theyHeather Bungard-Janneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516885291330303870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-47466866359212503482009-12-13T23:40:36.625-05:002009-12-13T23:40:36.625-05:00Donna - our Max is a mixed breed shelter dog, too,...Donna - our Max is a mixed breed shelter dog, too, and she's AWESOME. However, she was supposed to be 50 - 60 pounds, and she topped out at 90. She was such a hyper, huge puppy that it wouldn't have worked out if we had had small kids when she was young. It just happily worked out that she had time to get old and chill out before the pretty babies came along.<br /><br />While the kids Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315843187811122669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-28593590320834758782009-12-13T23:34:45.156-05:002009-12-13T23:34:45.156-05:00For the rest of my life, I will only get dogs from...For the rest of my life, I will only get dogs from a shelter. That's how I found my present dog, Sadie. She's a gem.Donna. Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393352099473686196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-11929724293473625582009-12-13T22:03:37.937-05:002009-12-13T22:03:37.937-05:00Awww! Thank you!! That really means a lot to me!...Awww! Thank you!! That really means a lot to me! <br /><br />And thank you for helping me make the right decision.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315843187811122669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3100658157604879121.post-44791346723550029942009-12-13T21:59:23.521-05:002009-12-13T21:59:23.521-05:00For talking about this, and for making the right d...For talking about this, and for making the right decision, you are my hero.<br /><br />Thank you.whymommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777338223585873289noreply@blogger.com