puppies

[kigs]

My girlfriend and I were looking into purchasing a dachshund puppy. Could some locals recommend a reputable store on LI with good rates for puppies? We've visited Pets of New Hyde Park already today, but would like to compare the prices a bit. TYIA,

 

[Killerdrgn]

Go to an actual breeder, an actual good breeder will guarantee the puppies health for a year, will actually interview you to make sure you know what your getting yourself into, will show you the parents to see their temperments, can pull out lineage charts so they can prove there was no inbreeding, etc.
Or you can do something very responsible and go rescue a dog that's sitting in a shelter waiting to be put to death.

 

[Josh]

Visit North Shore Animal League, there are a lot of animals being given away because of the current economy. It would be best to adopt one from there. If they don't have the breed you want, find a breeder on the web or in the back of a dog magazine.

Don't buy dogs or cats from pet stores.

 

[kigs]

North Shore Animal League is actually five minutes away from me, that's a great idea. I was thinking of making a trip out there tomorrow.

When you guys mention breeders, do they specialize in one particular breed or will they various breeds? Any breeders you guys can recommend me to in NY?

 

[Killerdrgn]

I'm not exactly 100% sure, but the breeders i've went to only deal with single breeds.

 

[Josh]

Most breeders specialize in a certain breed. You should find one that raises the puppies in a home, they will be much more socialized and better "under foot".

Go to Barnes & Noble or Petco with a notepad. In their magazine section, find the dog magazines and look in the back at the breeder classifieds. They are sorted by state.

Good luck at North Shore, that is the best and cheapest way to get a good pet.

 

[kigs]

Thank you for the help killerdragn and Josh; I'll report back what I find after a bit more research.

 

[georgelc86]

Why buy when you can adopt. Its cheaper and your saving a life. Thousands of dogs are put down everyday in NYC alone.

 

[boozeman]

http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/dogs/sale/1100088/Default.aspx

 

[jf2381]

If North Shore Animal League does not work out you can try looking in livedeal.com for a local breeder.
Becareful who you select because some of them are just back yard breeders.

 

[marrone]

There are also a lot of rescue places that rescue dogs & cats. You could try getting in contact with one of them. The legal counsel where I work rescue dachshund, and other dogs & cats too. If you're interest I can see if see has one or know someone that does.

It's better to save a dog or cat live than to get one from a store or even a breeder. To many animals get put down every day.

 

[dodogoby]

http://www.drna.org

this is my Nemo he is 5 years old and we made the mistake of "buying" him for over $600 and that was 5 years ago. We recently asked a local store how much their dachshund sell for and they are over $1200.

 

[jhale]

wow this story is sad, but it shows why adopting is preferred over buying an animal.

 

[DrCooper]

PLEASE DONT BUY A DOG OR CAT EVER
it is soooo easy to adopt or rescue a specific breed.

HELP SAVE A LIFE - Rescue or Adopt

thousands of dogs and cats are put down everyday because nobody wants them

 

[Killerdrgn]

it is soooo easy to adopt or rescue a specific breed.

Not in all cases, The places I went to look for a Siberian Husky would not allow me to buy or adopt one without previous siberian husky experience. I actually had to go to someone I know, to go to a breeder to get my dog.

 

[georgelc86]

People should be researching a dogs and or cats breed to the same extend we research fish, corals or inverts we wish to keep. I wanted a Jack Russel but I understand from that they we very energy demanding and as they get older they may turn on my cats. I personally dont know what the previous husky experience requires but I am sure they are in place for good reasons.

 

[muntai]

almost all of us r quilty of this, except is with fishes.

 

[Killerdrgn]

Yeah I did the research and stuff, and I knew what I was getting into. But they still wouldn't bite.
BTW my Husky is doing great, very well trained and socialized. Just tends to be clingy.

 

[georgelc86]

Thats good to hear. A clingy husky you must have a ton of duct tape or those rollers nearby at all times.

 

[Killerdrgn]

Thats good to hear. A clingy husky you must have a ton of duct tape or those rollers nearby at all times.

Rollers are good. Yeah I have stock in 3M, they're taking all my money so they'd better give some back.