Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

[Baileykat]

I'm in favor of rescue...there are sooo many animals that need love....but I'm agreeing with NA...you miss the puppy stage!

And when you have kids, sometimes that's what they enjoy the most...

Of course, missing the whole puppy potty training, nighttime crying, biting wouldn't be so bad! I swear...it's just like having an infant!

At the Ren Fest, Kat fell in love with the Greyhounds...she carried around the pamplet on how to adopt one for a week! If they weren't so big, I'd seriously consider it! I'd rather have a smaller dog!

They did tell us Greyhounds work well with cats...which we have! And are actually very docile animals who act alot like cats!

We did rescue our cat! He was full grown when we got him...2 or 3 years old...He's been the BEST animal I've ever ever had! We all adore him...even my husband who is not a cat person!

[Gemini Cricket]

Both Corgis were robbed, I tell you.
Robbed.

How can you not vote for those short little legs and huge enormous heads?

[alphabassettgrrl]

Originally Posted by Baileykat

At the Ren Fest, Kat fell in love with the Greyhounds...she carried around the pamplet on how to adopt one for a week! If they weren't so big, I'd seriously consider it! I'd rather have a smaller dog!

How about an Italian greyhound? They're smaller.

[Baileykat]

Originally Posted by alphabassettgrrl

How about an Italian greyhound? They're smaller.

Really? I'll have to check into those!

[Gemini Cricket]

I thought the Shetland Sheepdog was really cute. It looked like a mini-Collie.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Originally Posted by Baileykat

Really? I'll have to check into those!

Yep- about what? Two feet tall? They're cute.

[hersheythecat]

Originally Posted by tracilicious

Darn my network TV!!! I love the dog show. Europe is much smarter than we are regarding dog shows and won't allow cropped dogs to be shown. Maybe someday we will reach that level of civility with our dogs. I love to see all the dogs, but especially the giant breeds. We haven't had a dane win in a long time.

Traci, I was just thinking that myself. I watch the shows long enough to see the danes and then turn the channel. There is nothing better than a dane in your lap with their head on your shoulder! If it wasn't for my nasty work monitoring my internet, I could show you a picture of the dane I had. He was such a big baby!

[alphabassettgrrl]

Great Danes are amazing dogs. I saw a Dane crossed with Basset- looked like a basset-shaped giant cow. Tall, skinny, long body, white with black spots. Named Clarabelle.

The lady we got our first basset from had two Great Danes. Actually, the Danes are partly why we got her- Margie the basset hound. She had issues- the Danes wouldn't acknowledge Marge as Queen of the universe and the basset was fighting with the Danes. The Danes could also drink out of the kitchen sink without their feet leaving the floor. Quite entertaining!

[Gemini Cricket]

German Short Haired Pointer: Cute factor = 2
Welsh Corgi Pembroke: Cute factor = 10

[tracilicious]

You're biased, GC!

Rescues are great, and you actually can get puppies from one. You might have a wait for one though. I don't think there is anything wrong with buying from a breeder, provided it is a good breeder. You really have to do your research to find out what makes a reputable breeder and be willing to spend the big bucks that it requires. Good breeders keep good breeds strong, but their puppies should always come with a no-breeding contract.

Baileykat, I have my ear fairly well to the ground regarding rescue and breeding in AZ. I know some tuscon people. If you need a breeder check or referral, let me know and I can probably find one for any breed. Rescuers usually know the reputable breeders in town.