Ok mama's I need your help. My FIL's puppy just died last night and this dog was like his left hand. They did everything together. Now he says he wants another because he cant stand not having a dog. I want to find a good breeder that is cheap as I dont have the money to spend on this pup but want to show FIL that I care. It does not have to be papered just a wiemerimer(sp?)
Help me ladies I need this soon he really wants a pup!
Also he is dead set on Wiemerimers.... switching it up with him would actually upset him otherwise I would go to our local shelter like I have for my dogs in the past. I love shelter dogs because they are so greatful for your help. For some reason he is a Wiemerimer person and I dont see that changing.
ETA- My FIL is the one who mentioned another puppy not us... He needs a dog to keep him company because BF's step mom is well lets just say only there now for... well I really cant think of anything. He wants another pup badly. He would pick it out we just need a breeder that is cheaper. If you have an online source or anything please let me know. He wanted another before this happened but never got the money saved for it, this is our gift to him.
The problem, is GOOD breeders will never be cheap. You don't want to buy a dog from a bad breeder, and those are the only inexpensive breeders. Where does he live? Do a google search for a weimreiner rescue in his area. Look on petfinder.com and search for weimreiners.
I would also suggest a rescue group. As a dog owner who has raised many pups from very reputable breeders, I can honestly say I'd take a thousand 'started' dogs over a pup anyday. No matter how good the breeder, you still don't know how the dog will turn out. Housebreaking is a pain, and even 'good' puppies destroy everything in their path.
I would forgo the very tempting idea to 'surprise' him with a new dog. Get the leg work started with the rescue group, and then surprise him with what you've found. He will need to meet the dog to make sure the personalities mesh, and the rescue group will want to check out where the dog is going to make sure it's a good placement.
Hi 2 boys-
I would give your father in law a chance to grieve the loss of this puppy.
I know for me, it took over a year for me to mourn the loss of 12 year old maggie...my beloved golden.
Then, when we (kiddos and me) were 'ready' for a new addition...although we LOVED goldens, none of us could fathom any golden being as wonderful as maggie.
We rescued our crazy labradoodle, "Tybalt" instead. Instead of 'comparing' him to maggie...with some of the crazy things he has done...we have such fond memories of maggie. (if that even makes sense).
I wish you luck!
Hugs to your FIL too.
michele/cat
Try Craigslist or other classifieds
Check out the local shelter. Maybe you'll be in luck and they'll just happen to have a wiermerimer
Some people are just like that.
I know O. family that had apricot toy poodle after apricot toy poodle and always gave her the same name! LOL
Google "Weimaraner rescue" (note spelling!) -- you might just get lucky!
Look on petfinder.com. You can put in your criteria (Weimeraner, baby, etc.) and it will show you the breeders and shelters in your area who have a match. Some breeders don't advertise on petfinder, but a lot do.
Don't buy him a dog, or get one from the shelter for him---let him make this journey on his own, when he's ready. If he doesn't have the money, offer to give him $X toward buying a puppy from a breeder if you want.
And, to my knowledge, no rescue group with integrity will allow you to adopt a dog on someone else's behalf (unless maybe it's your child), because they want to check out the person who is going to be the primary caregiver (your FIL) and not you--he has to pass their criteria, not you, so I don't believe you can do it for hm. For example, some of the breed specific adoption groups require home inspections and veterinary references, so they would have to check his house and talk to his vet.
If he is really set on jumping into another relationship with a dog, print off some contact info for various sources (breeders, shelters, Weinaraner rescues), and let him take his own path. Be supportive, but don't do it for him. :)
I would just contact several breeders around you. Many breeders will discount pups that do not conform to breed standard one way or another (Weimeraners can have the wrong color, eye color, other physical characteristics or be gunshy). They also occasionally have young dogs (not puppies) that have been returned to them for one reason or another. In both cases you may be able to get a dog on a spay/neuter contract with limited or without registration as a pet.
Also look at you local craigslist and classifieds. I often see ads from people who got a puppy and 3 months later they decide they were not cut out for raising one after all.
Good luck.
Hey,
I know from my own past experience with that breed, they are not goingto be inexpensive no matter if they have papers or not. I would check with a rescue, however, even the rescues will charge you for their costs and vet bills, etc. There isn't going to be a really inexpensive way to go for a purebred no matter what you do. I still think that he should have the time to properly grieve for the loss of his dog, and then go ahead and get a new one. Also, getting a dog from a rescue is a wonderful thing to do, and I am a huge fan, as long as your FIL understands that he will be getting a dog that may have some baggage and may need special care. If all of that is ok with him, then go for it. The dogs at the rescues need loving homes and deserve to be loved and happy too, and he sounds like a "dad" that would love a weimeraner Dog for many years to come. I wish you and your FIL the best! <3
http://www.iowaweimrescue.org/adopt-a-weim/
Make sure he is PART of the process - dogs and humans have a specific bond it is important the bonders choose eachother.
