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daphne Member  Posts: 116 |
posted 12-03-2003 05:40 PM
 
could anyone tell me about small breeds that are good with moving? i am moving to college soon and i would like one that can easily adjust [This message has been edited by daphne (edited 12-03-2003).] IP: Logged |
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ilovemaltipoos Member Posts: 177 |
posted 12-03-2003 05:58 PM
There are rescue groups such as petfinder and furbaby rescue that you can try .I do not think that type question is allowed on this board .So please remove it .There is a classified section . IP: Logged |
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ilovemaltipoos Member Posts: 177 |
posted 12-04-2003 06:58 AM
If you get a dog and take it with you ,it will adjust as it is with the person it loves .Any would .Animals ,like people adjust very well to a move .Espically ones that go with their main caregiver . IP: Logged |
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Alison Member Posts: 37 |
posted 12-06-2003 10:18 AM
Daphne, I responded to you in the other dog forum, but I didn't pick up that you were leaving for college. Congratulations! I would be really hesitant to have a dog when you're in school. Having just graduated and gotten my first puppy, I really can't imagine going through all the initial/continuing training of a dog while I was in college. You'll be a lot busier than you think and small dogs (or any dog really!) need to have a lot of quality time with their owners. Also, you'll be taking classes and studying for tests and working on projects and it might hurt you to have the added distraction of a pet. I was also totally broke in college after buying books and supporting myself and I don't think I could have afforded a dog. Anyway, I'm not sure if any of this applies to you, but I thought it'd be good to throw these concerns on the table. Just something to think about. IP: Logged |
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MyBabyShihPoo Member Posts: 206 |
posted 12-06-2003 03:52 PM
Daphne, I am not quite sure as to a particular small breed dog that would best suit your needs. But, I am going to advise you to really re-think the idea of getting a puppy given your circumstances with going to college. Being in college requires a lot of time out of one's schedule, most likely leaving little to no time to take proper care of a puppy. Like the previous poster said, dogs, especially puppies, requires A LOT of time! I don't mean to sound like I am trying to tell you what to do, so please don't misunderstand me. Unfortunately, I have seen way too many dogs, particularly puppies, who weren't receiving adequate time from his/her owners due to the fact that they weren't home enough. The owners simply failed to realize just how much work a puppy really is. To be quite honest with you, I didn't even realize how much work a puppy really was until I received mine. Luckily for me (and the dog), I had the time on my hands to take care of them. Whatever you decide to do, I wish you the best of luck; especially with college Just my two cents, [This message has been edited by MyBabyShihPoo (edited 12-06-2003).] [This message has been edited by MyBabyShihPoo (edited 12-06-2003).] IP: Logged |
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daphne Member Posts: 116 |
posted 12-07-2003 08:01 AM
well, i have done a LOT of thinking, and i really do want a dog. I am going to college in a little under a year, but i am not going to live in a dorm. I got a full scholarship (good grades, and by the time i get out of high school, (one semester to go!!!) i will also get the lottery funds for good grades which is an extra $3000 a year) and i am only going part time because my aunt and i own our own business. well, i own it, she just helps me with it a little, and i am going to live with her, seeing that she lives close to my company, and i purposely rented out a building close to my new school so i would be able to work closer to school. and i know my dog will be able to go to work with me because not only do i own it, but it is also a shop just for dogs! lol IP: Logged |
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buppy New Member  Posts: 4 |
posted 12-13-2003 06:06 PM
I got a peekapoo hes adorable! He was $250. He very kind and loving hes the best breed I know of. Hope u find a pup! Kristen ------------------ IP: Logged |
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GenDen Member Posts: 13 |
posted 12-19-2003 05:13 PM
My first response to your question was to advise you not to get a pet to take to college. My reasoning is that a pet takes a lot of time and it deserves to get appropriate veterinary care which is not cheap. However, after I read your subsequent post, it seems that you really have it together. I would suggest that you search the internet such as the American Kennel Club website and others to read about and see the pictures of a lot of different small dogs. If you have friends with dogs, it would be a good idea to be around them for a while to see what you like. Some breeds are very active and excitable. Others make good lap dogs. How much exercise does the breed need? What diseases or genetic defects can you expect in the breed? I chose purebred with testing to make sure that they would be healthy and not subject to genetic defects. However, with the right research, I am sure you can find mixed breed puppies from healthy parentage. Please avoid the petshop puppies. There are sites on the web that explain why this is a problem. Someone told me when I was looking for my first puppy not to get focused on the purchase price of the puppy. A very healthy puppy is a bargain even if you have to pay a lot. A bargain priced puppy that turns out to have health problems will cost a great deal over its lifetime, along with the emotional distress. Work on your search for a puppy like doing a research paper. Find out everything you can, then make a choice. The internet is filled with good information and your local library is also a good source. You might also visit with breeders of small dogs in your area. Don't go looking for a puppy before you have done your homework. It's almost impossible to resist a little furry bundle even though it might not be right for you. I wish you the best in your search and am sure you will be a good, responsible pet owner. IP: Logged |
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bellasmommy Member Posts: 238 |
posted 12-26-2003 09:37 AM
daphne i was still in college when i got bella; however, it was the end of the semester and beginning of summer when i got her.. therefore, i had the entire summer to spend every day with her, training her and such.. if you are adamant about getting a pup now i suggest you clear your schedule and get ready for training.. ideally, you would want to get the pup before you leave so that training, spaying/neutering, and the initial boosters are all complete before you college begins.. i say this because you just won't have the time for a brand new puppy once classes start.. what genden said is great advice.. if you will be living in an apartment you must find a dog suitable for apartment living.. before you purchase make sure their is a reputable vet in the neighborhood you will be living.. to find a dog that easily adjusts may not be as easy as it sounds.. the way you raise the pup has a lot to do with how they adjust to new situations.. anyway.. hope this all helps.. once you have narrowed it down to a couple of different breeds feel free to ask breed specific questions.. everyone on the board loves to brag about their babies and the breed they are  IP: Logged |
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puttin510 Member Posts: 1179 |
posted 12-26-2003 10:28 AM
I TOTALLY agree with Daphne. I would gladly pay upwards to $1000 for a put withparents that have a clean bill of health. This way it is less expensive in the long run. If you buy a cheap pup that just happens to have arthritis in it parents or knee problems those are all going to cost you money every month for meds to help ease the pain. That was just an example. I am paying $55 a month right now for meds for my 7 year old poodle from the shelter. You also can frequent some of the dog parks and chat with their owners. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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