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Is Pet Insurance Worth Getting?
The first time a neighbor poisoned one of my dogs with rat poison. .... Someone who is recommended on the AKC website? That would be my first question ...
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- We use VPI, just the accident/illness. It didn't seem worth it for the vaccines and such. Trust me if your dog has some catastrophe (broken limb, ingestion of foreign ...
- Be very careful! There are a lot of loopholes with many pet insurance companies!! We currently have Embrace pet insurance for our Newfoundland. I did lots and lots of ...
- I have two dogs, both with insurance. For my older dog, I bought it after a weekend of routine and emergency care that totaled $1000. I bought insurance for my secon...
Seeking Advice on Where to Purchase Pet
I have fostered several rescued mill dogs and your heart would break at what ... Looking at the AKC site, I saw this link: ... Seeking Dogs Good with Kids ...
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- Petfinders.com is a good website. They work with some rescue groups.
- Try www.Craigslist.org. You can search the pet ads or place a Wanted ad yourself. Just be careful about anyone offering to ship a pet to you. That would be a scam. The...
- I think the breeders associated with the American Kennel Club should be legitate breeders and not mills. Like you, I would not want to risk supporting a puppy mill! ...
My Little Bichon Scratching All the Time Is Driving Me Crazy
D., my husband is a Vet. and lots of dogs have allergeries this time of year. .... so i'm trying to find a good home for her, she's akc, but i have never ...
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- I had a Bichon that was doing the same thing. Their skin gets dry and they chew their paws and scratch a lot. My vet gave us some cortizone cream and pills too. Be ...
- Among some of the other recommnedations, I also suggest bathing your dog in Aloe and Oatmeal shampoo. I work for a vet, and we have a lot of bichons with skin allergie...
- Oh I know how it goes! Have you tried the food for allergies? It's usually fish based, we have a Scotty and my parents have a Bichon, both have allergies and we've b...
Boxer's
Like any dog, they do require training but, since they are a working breed, usually respond well. I looked at the AKC web site, and it mentioned that they ...
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- Boxers are very hyper dogs, but also very sweet. I'm not saying to get one or don't get one, though. Since they're known to be hyper dogs, my opinion is that they ma...
- had a boxer as a teenager, and they are just big babies. with love attention and are very loving and gentle. great chose for your family. another great breed for kids ...
- Hello My sister in law raises boxers and sells them. They are wonderful with kids and very loving. You have to watch them as they get older because when they see l...
Dogs & Kids
Asked by R.G. from Boston
on April 30, 2008
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My husband and I always wanted a large family, but after our first child we couldn't seem to get pregnant again. We tried everything we could over a 5 year period. Fin...
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- I understand your thoughts. I have two boys 2 and 4 and 2 dogs. Honestly it is not so bad. The tough part is meal times.... the dogs sit and beg and the kids think...
- I have always found that two large dogs are happier than one large dog, and therefore easier to deal with. That being said, I have two young kids and only one giant d...
- I'd say go for it! Your husband sounds like he really does alot with the dog so make it a gift to him. Yes you will have to help train it and deal with it and your ki...
Advice on Dogs
Asked by A.W. from Lincoln
on January 17, 2008
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Needing a little help my son is 29 months old and we are thinking about getting a puppy we are thinking of a Beagle or a Whippet has anyone had any experiance with eit...
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- I've read the previous posts and have only a few things to add. The first is this, we got a daschund puppy,(weiner dog), just before my daughter turned three. She ...
- 1 - NEVER buy from a pet store. Only get dogs from REPUTABLE breeders or rescue one from the humane society. 2- I THINK you're always supposed to get beagles in pair...
- My husband's family always had a few beagles. They are great dogs! The only advice I would give (based on my husband's unfortunate luck) is really research where you...
Seeking Dogs Good with Kids
Asked by S.Y. from Phoenix
on March 3, 2008
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I am wanting to adopt a new puppy for our 3 boys. My boys are 13, 10, and 5. My 5 year old is on the hyper side sometimes. We really like the mini schnauzer, cockapo...
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- Small dogs can be too active and are prone to medical problems. Dogs who are mellow and loving are Lab, Cocker Spaniel, Border Collie, Cattle Dog, etc Check out AKC o...
- Hi S., I am a local pet sitter and have been around animals (mostly dogs) all my life. To be honest with you I wouldn't recommend getting a puppy at all. It sound...
- We just got a Basset Hound puppy (Lucy Goosey Longdog - LOL) and she is really great with our 4 young kids. Because they are low to the ground, they aren't prone to j...
Can I Make Money with My Dog?
Asked by M.S. from Phoenix
on May 18, 2008
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I want to make money off of my AKC pure bread male beagle. I don't know anything about studding him out. Where would I start and what can you recommend?
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- Puggles are really popular - I have one myself. Why not find a pug to breed your beagle with? Puggle puppies usually sell for $600 to $1200 a piece so you should be ...
- It's important to have your dog examined by a veterinarian, vaccinated, and determined to be in good health. You might also do a brucellosis test to make sure he is no...
- I'm sorry to tell you that putting your dog up for stud is not realistic. People who pay significant stud fees pay them to proven show winners. If your dog were a winn...
Want to Breed My Lab
Asked by S.K. from South Bend
on May 4, 2008
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Just thought I would send an inquiry if anyone wants to possibly breed their lab. I have a yellow male lab akc registered. His mom was yellow and dad was chocolate. I ...
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- Awe where were you when we needed you????lol---we have a chocolate lab and were looking to breed her with a yellow lab, but could never find one. She had two litters ...
- There is nothing sweeter than a lab pup! But, when hiring out a male for stud, you don't know what type of environment the pups are going to be in or if they are into ...
- Does your dog have OFA/CERF clearances? Does he have show or hunt titles? I strongly encourage you to read the following: http://members.aol.com/gelet1447/breedin...
Need Home for 6 Month Old Golden Lab Puppy
Asked by P. from Dallas
on November 26, 2006
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Both parents are AKC registered. She is sweet and just 6 months old. The owners are planning to take her to the pound because they have too many dogs.
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- we are plainning on getting a puppy for my 7yr and 3yr son please give me the details and the price very much interested
- My neighbors are planning to get a lab pup for their son for Christmas. Please forward me the details, so I can send to them. Thanks!
- I would LOVE to take her!!!! My daughter just turned 4 and we are looking for a puppy!!!! If you still have her please email me!
