why don't people do their research before buying a puppy!!

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In need of a rant so apologies for this...
I have been asked by the rescue that I help with to do an assessment on a young German Shepherd that the owner wants to re-home. The dog in question is just under a year old and does not get on with the current dogs in the house, she is a first generation guard dog, what possessed the breeder to think a family home with 2 young kids would be good for her I don't know, and why did a family with only small dog experience think a large breed working dog would fit in with them I don't know. Nothing more to say really it just always amazes me that people buy dogs on a wim and some breeders sell them to anyone who pays the asking price.
 
sounds like breeder just in it for the money.a good breeder will always take a puppy back no matter what.im lucky as ive only had one puppy come back to me over the years and that was because the lady died and family couldnt keep her.have u any idea who the breeder was?mind you u cant always blame the breeder there are rather idiotic buyers around who think a cute puppy will stay cute and then they complain it poos/wees in the house a few days after they have had it.the amount of people ive turned away.....
 
Should get some more details on the breeder when I do the assessment this weekend, to be fair to the family they have had a behaviourist in to try and work through the issues rather than rehoming, it just screams stupid choice of dog for them and totally irresponsible breeder.
From initial reports she doesn't seem too difficult and in the right home will probably flourish but with the number waiting to be re-homed the wait may be a while.
 
It is so sad, and with access to the internet there is no excuse for not doing any research on breed. Poor dogs.
 
fankino04 said:
Should get some more details on the breeder when I do the assessment this weekend, to be fair to the family they have had a behaviourist in to try and work through the issues rather than rehoming, it just screams stupid choice of dog for them and totally irresponsible breeder.
From initial reports she doesn't seem too difficult and in the right home will probably flourish but with the number waiting to be re-homed the wait may be a while.
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Contact a GSD breed rescue, lots of experience and most probably a waiting list for a dog too.
 
I had plenty of previous GSD experience having had our old boy for 13 years, and our now-big GSD for 3. We have a really active lifestyle and no children, and I still decided not to proceed with a Czech border guard bred GSD (I think Dry Rot has one) because I couldn't give the dog the life it's bred for.

From my perspective I did give the Czech dogs a second glance on the basis of their health as they have a good gene pool and top notch health evaluations which does appeal; that was really the only thing that made me look again. I don't think the breeder would have sold one to me though, and quite right too.

I will never buy a GSD from a breeder who doesn't sternly interview me before I'm allowed to look at them.

The Czech dogs are beautiful though; I'd imagine the visual appeal of the dog is driving unsuitable purchases along with the desire for home protection/looking 'tough'.
 
Dobie girl the rescue is a German Shepherd Rescue so the dog will have the best chances but as a non ideal pet I think she may be waiting a while for a new home, hopefully we will find a foster quickly who may just fall in love and keep her.
 
fankino04 said:
Dobie girl the rescue is a German Shepherd Rescue so the dog will have the best chances but as a non ideal pet I think she may be waiting a while for a new home, hopefully we will find a foster quickly who may just fall in love and keep her.
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Perhaps the police or the RAF, I must admit it drives me mad people buying unsuitable dogs, the breeder needs to take some responsibility for this as well.
 
fankino04 said:
In need of a rant so apologies for this...
I have been asked by the rescue that I help with to do an assessment on a young German Shepherd that the owner wants to re-home. The dog in question is just under a year old and does not get on with the current dogs in the house, she is a first generation guard dog, what possessed the breeder to think a family home with 2 young kids would be good for her I don't know, and why did a family with only small dog experience think a large breed working dog would fit in with them I don't know. Nothing more to say really it just always amazes me that people buy dogs on a wim and some breeders sell them to anyone who pays the asking price.
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It seems to me, all animals are a disposable commodity today. Keep up with the "Jones". "Fashionable" breeds etc. Not all people I know, but enough to make me think sad times.
 
Please can you pm me which rescue? I am looking for a second shep -not far from Wilts. have HC on mon with elite and am down to forster/adopt so may be able to help...
 
fankino04 said:
Have pmed you SaharaS x
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Thank you..just replied... :-D hopefully someone on here will see this & come forward for foster..all the ones I've found that would suit my boy are HOURS away! Worth it for the right dog tho..just wish I could help more of them x
 
Dobiegirl said:
Perhaps the police or the RAF, I must admit it drives me mad people buying unsuitable dogs, the breeder needs to take some responsibility for this as well.
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Tricky, tho. Ours are gun dogs, none work, although they're trained as though they did. Should the breeders have sold us the type without knowing if they were going to be worked? Should anyone have a breed with a purpose and then not use them for that purpose?

I totally understand what you mean, however and I'm sick of the sight of people being dragged round by massive, unsuitable dogs that they haven't trained and don't know what to do with, drives me crazy.

The ambull/mastiff seems to be the new 'ard man's staffie round here.
 
I get your point CT and don't think that all working breeds need to work, I have 2 malamutes and honestly think they would be horrified if I considered getting them to do some hard work, but before buying any breed you have a responsibility to check out what it will likely need and if you can provide this, ie working dogs will as a rule need more exercise and mental stimulation but think the breeder failed miserably and should have been more concerned about getting the right home.
 
cinnamontoast said:
Tricky, tho. Ours are gun dogs, none work, although they're trained as though they did. Should the breeders have sold us the type without knowing if they were going to be worked? Should anyone have a breed with a purpose and then not use them for that purpose?

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An interesting point, and were puppies only purchased with the intention of using them for their 'Bred for' purpose, we'd only have a handful of breeds which would be suitable for pet homes. 'Occupying' the dog's mind is the trick I'm sure, and within reason, regardless of the breed.

To the original question, so many buy those 'certain breeds' as ornaments and give no thought at all to the likely finished or grown animal. The 'ard man's accessory? I've yet to understand why hard men need the support which they feel that any breed of dog will bring them. A truly hard-case who I used to drink with had a Miniature Poodle as his near constant companion! He did look a picture with it, diamond studded collar and all. :)

Alec.
 
I may be reading it wrong, but the OP refers to the dog as being "a first generation guard dog", which to me means both parents were guard dogs, a whole different thing to being from working lines. However, whichever it is I do agree that people need to do more research, and listen to advice when given it, and breeders need to be a damn sight more responsible where they sell their pups. I would be interested to know her breeding if you get to see her papers fankin004.
Saharas, hopefully fankin will be able to help you, but if not try http://www.gsdwelfarefund.co.uk/, they are I think the longest established welfare group and have the support of a lot of GSD breeders. There are one or two rescues to avoid in my opinion, pm me if you want to know who.
 
Alec Swan said:
To the original question, so many buy those 'certain breeds' as ornaments and give no thought at all to the likely finished or grown animal. The 'ard man's accessory? I've yet to understand why hard men need the support which they feel that any breed of dog will bring them. A truly hard-case who I used to drink with had a Miniature Poodle as his near constant companion! He did look a picture with it, diamond studded collar and all. :)

Alec.
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I'm looking for an 'ard man's accessory as my daughter's Mastiff has very successfully kept out any number of interesting characters from our yard. I've had more unwelcome visitors in the last couple of weeks than I have in the last year she was here. She was perfect though - really looked the part but was actually totally soft.

One of the toughest guys I know can be seen walking his wife's miniature poodle - but only after dark.

I am stunned this morning to have been offered by a well-known rescue organisation one of their puppies. I expressed interest in an older large breed to go with my very elderly lab and utterly ancient JRT but they suggested a puppy. Utterly daft.
 
Just done assessment on this girl and she is no where near as bad as expected, she gets a lot of treats as training for things that in my mind don't need rewarding anymore, is still very puppyish and wants attention and playing with all the time. She responds well when the children (8&11) give her commands.
I introduced her to my male malamute on a walk and at first she curled her lip a bit but looked nervous more than aggressive and was quickly happily walking beside him and even looking to check he was coming when we turned for home.
I think with a confident owner who takes the time to socialise her properly and be consistent with her training including reprimanding unwanted behaviour she shouldnt be much of a problem so fingers crossed.
Murphys minder I have pmed you breed details.
 
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