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Oct 1, 2003, 10:53 PM
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Re: [nathalie] What to consider before getting ANOTHER dog
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Why does one breed appeal to a person over another? Why do some of us love the size, looks and temperament of a Great Dane and others would never own anything but a chihuahua? In my case I will never be without a GSD because their calm, loving, clownish temperaments, huge hugable size and tremendous beauty are traits I cannot imagine doing without. So what if they cost a lot to feed, have many health problems and don't live nearly long enough? So what if my coffee table gets cleared every time they wag their tails or that their mischievousness during puppyhood (and often beyond!) is more damaging to the household due to their huge size? All of this is, to me, just part of being owned by GSDs. Every breed has their pros and cons. As a prospective puppy buyer/dog owner, you must be aware of the traits, both good and bad, of the breed you are considering. Many pet owners own the breed they do because of an impulse buy. Sometimes this works out fine and other times they find out, too late, that this is not such a wonderful breed (for them) after all. Sadly, it's the innocent dog that suffers when it gets placed in a new home, returned to the breeder or, worst of all, sent to the pound! Each breed was developed with a definite purpose in mind. Each breed (or most anyway) have breed specific health and or temperament problems of which you should be aware. Some breeds have coats that need hours of grooming to keep the dog in good shape. Some breeds shed more than others. Some breeds are very active and hyper while others are quiet and sedentary. Buying a puppy isn't the same as purchasing a new sofa. A dog is not an inanimate object to be thrown out in the backyard, occasionally fed and watered and forgotten. Buying a puppy, or adopting an older dog is like adopting a child. It's a commitment, or certainly should be, of yourself to this animal until the day it dies. All dogs should be treated as a cherished member of the family. If only one member of the family wants the dog and the others are against it, you should probably wait until everyone is in agreement for both the dog's welfare and your own peace of mind. Also be sure that you have enough time to properly care for, train and spend time with a dog. If you live alone and work 12 hours a day, you probably shouldn't think of owning a dog at this time. Puppies especially, require a lot of time and care. A puppy alone all day isn't going to be a happy puppy. An unhappy puppy is going to get into trouble. And a troublesome puppy is usually discarded. Not good.
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Re: [hunter] What to consider before getting ANOTHER dog
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i really c it my ownself n i did ask the petshop ppl ler, maybe he cheated me i dont know lar. 
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