thats what i tell them

heres a one was going out with my dogs and sprinkle my male took off called him and he didnt want to come back but did, anyway he took off again and this time went after him a bitch in full season lose with owner in woods, VET told him will be ok to take her out after 2 weeks, anyway i put the person straight about season's
he did put her straight on the lead and got her straight home

these are some of the silly questions i get asked about and what should i do
i wish people would do some fact finding when they are thinking about getting a dog
but they dont so stupid things like this happens

but does anyone want to take the chance of having a cross breed that noone know the linage of? ie both parents could have nasty aggression,
i do own a cross breed myself so i am not saying that i disagree with owning them, but i knew her parents, and i own her because the previous owner was misstreating her. and as someone else said there are hundreds in shelters, personally i wouldnt get one from a shelter as i see it as too much risk round my kids.

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I have my old staffy from my local rescue who I help out with - we visited many times taking our other dog for visits too - taking them out for walks etc together - let my daughter meet her a few times too - then took the decision to bring her home - shes been a lovely pet and is part of the family being mother hen to all my other animals - she ended up in rescue due to being pupped and pupped and thrown out on the streets when no longer needed - I just fell for her and thankfully it was the right decision to make. With children you can never make a harsh decision when choosing the right dog to be part of your family. Its so heartbreaking to see so many of them sat waiting for a new loving home - but totally understand why some people cannot choose to re home one

I'm getting a cross-breed GSD X Border Collie next year, My husband got one this year, it was a set up mating to produce a dog for the sport we take part in, which is a mixture of tracking, searching, agility and obedience, and when you get to a certain level patrol dog work. Both parents are excellent temperament, health and hip scored, and the collie eye tested. All pups are already spoken for from the litter. The pups from the last litter have outstandingly good temperament and work ethic. Why cross the dogs, BC do very well in competition but can be a little small for patrol dog work, and GSD's do not have a long enough working life, for the thousands of hours that go into training them.I currently work a bc, but am looking forward to getting a larger and more powerful dog.

a rescue dog isn't for everyone!.. I have small children and you can not be sure what a rescue dogs background is... If my kids were a little bit older I would have definately got a rescue dog but at the age they're at I just couldn't risk it!

I'm not suggesting it is right for everyone but is a valid option to some people, nothing will suit everyone and an individuals situation will always determin the course and choice they will take.

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i agree with that. much as i agree that the rescue centres are doing a great job, do you really know the background of the dog your getting? personally i would be a bit reluctant but im sure it does suit lots of other people

I would get a rescue do without a doubt if I didn't have kids!! Some really nice dogs in the rescue centres!!

I own an Australian Kelpie and a Border Collie and it has already been said by people I speak to on another forum that Kelpie xCollies make fantastic working or agility dogs. Of course I made the mistake of telling my husband this who is now constantly looking at our dogs going "wouldnt they make cute puppies when they are old enough".....Answer to that dear...yes they would...but they arent going to lol.

Well said MrsNik well said