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Dogs: Buy or Adopt?


Buy or Adopt - That is the question.

If you intend to breed or show your dog there is no alternative but to buy your dog from a reputable AKC-REGISTERED breeder. Should you be in a position where nothing but the best satisfies you, then buying a registered, pedigreed dog is also your best choice.

Another alternative for those wanting to acquire a fine pet is cross bred dogs. They are not for breeding or show but some of the handsomest dogs I have ever seen were mixed breeds. But, buying a mixed pup is chancy. A cute pup can mature into an ugly adult

For the rest of us ordinary people who have financial constraints, but nevertheless would like to have a pet dog there is a better choice. That is Adoption, which is not only less expensive, it sometimes permits you to have a purebred dog that you ordinarily could not afford. Not only that you generally get a pet that is housebroken and frequently at least partially obedience trained.

Adopting a young dog past puppy hood has a number of advantages, one of which is that you avoid teething problems. A puppy can be very destructive. You also know, when you choose it, what your dog's appearance will be when mature.

Another advantage to adoption is that arrangements are made or neutering at greatly reduced prices.

I have done both, bought and adopted. I had a show dog that I never showed and had several not too great experiences with breeding.

Over my lifetime I've had numerous breeds, Mutts, cross-breeds, German Shepherds, Irish setters, Cairn Terriers, Cocker Spaniels, Springer Spaniels, Long Haired Dachshunds, Lhasa Apsos and Shi-Tzus and a Bijon Frise. Some were AKC registered, some obviously were not.

Size and Breed are individual choices based on your own taste and your home situation. Often your kids have a strong influence on a decision to buy a pet, which does not always lead to the best conclusion.

I strongly favor Dog Adoption, and that is what this article is all about.

We live in an area thatin the summer is highly populated by tourists and people with second homes. Some of these people buy their children puppies and when they leave in the fall they abandon these animals. The animal shelters become so overloaded with these pets that many have to be put to sleep.

Our dog " Suzy " is one of those dogs. We had just lost our beloved " Rina "who we had for sixteen happy years. We advertised for a small dog in a local classified ad magazine and as a result adopted "Suzy " a purebred Shi-Tzu. " Rina " was part Shi-Tzu so we were pleased to get the type dog we wanted.

"Suzy " was found abandoned, injured and suffering from malnutrition. The shelter nursed her back to health and in February 1999 we adopted her. She was approximately one year old and weighed seven pounds when we took her home. She obviously had been abused and was terrified of people, most especially men. Although she is now six and has had a happy life with us she is still nervous with strangers.

When we first got her she was an ugly duckling because she was so scrawny. In less than six months she blossomed into a gorgeous animal; she had more than doubled her weight. She is by far the best dog we have ever had the pleasure of owning, and we have had some wonderful dogs.

She's super intelligent, housebroken, has no bad habits. Some of our dogs have been destructive. Unfortunately she hates cars so she doesn't accompany my wife wherever she goes, which " Rina " always did.

Of course "Suzy " has taken over the house and as we don't restrict her she goes wherever she wants to. We have to protect our white furniture because she doesn't know when she's wet and scruffy.

She's a fussy eater and is quite bossy so we cook her food specially for her If you want to own animals these are things you have to contend with and you should consider them before you adopt or buy a pet.

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Written by: George W. Cannata, author and publisher of the web site http://www.caveatemptorus.com July 29, 2005. You may copy this article in it's entirety so long as you include credit to the author and links to my web site.


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The Best Gifts for Pets for Holidays 2023  The Inventory

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9-year-old turns North Side home into a haven for abandoned pets, raising money for shelters  CBS News

Pawster Nashville asks you to temporarily take in a pet this holiday season - News Channel 5 Nashville
Pawster Nashville asks you to temporarily take in a pet this holiday season  News Channel 5 Nashville

Once They Were Pets. Now Giant Goldfish Are Menacing the Great Lakes. - The New York Times
Once They Were Pets. Now Giant Goldfish Are Menacing the Great Lakes.  The New York Times

The Cutest Pet Moments of 2023 (PHOTOS) - PEOPLE
The Cutest Pet Moments of 2023 (PHOTOS)  PEOPLE

Amputee dog has a heartwarming reunion with owner at Austin Pets Alive! - KEYE TV CBS Austin
Amputee dog has a heartwarming reunion with owner at Austin Pets Alive!  KEYE TV CBS Austin

12 Strays of Christmas 2023: See dogs, cats and other pets up for adoption - KTVB.com
12 Strays of Christmas 2023: See dogs, cats and other pets up for adoption  KTVB.com

Scammers targeting metro Atlanta owners of missing pets - FOX 5 Atlanta
Scammers targeting metro Atlanta owners of missing pets  FOX 5 Atlanta

Dog Hilariously Joining Owner's Prayer Proves All Pets Do 'Go to Heaven' - Newsweek
Dog Hilariously Joining Owner's Prayer Proves All Pets Do 'Go to Heaven'  Newsweek

DHEC: Two pets exposed to rabid Raccoon in Richland County - WIS News 10
DHEC: Two pets exposed to rabid Raccoon in Richland County  WIS News 10

Pets with Potential: Meet Zadie - WCAX
Pets with Potential: Meet Zadie  WCAX

Giving Trees let you be Santa for shelter pets - KCRG
Giving Trees let you be Santa for shelter pets  KCRG

Pets & Pot: Calls to poison control hotlines surge as states legalize marijuana - News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Pets & Pot: Calls to poison control hotlines surge as states legalize marijuana  News 5 Cleveland WEWS

Parsippany Hills Grad Joe Flamio Enhances Lives at 3D Pets - Morris Focus
Parsippany Hills Grad Joe Flamio Enhances Lives at 3D Pets  Morris Focus

FUR BABY FRIDAY celebrates your ENC PETS - WITN
FUR BABY FRIDAY celebrates your ENC PETS  WITN

P.A.A.C. offers services to pet owners in Aransas County - KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi
P.A.A.C. offers services to pet owners in Aransas County  KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi

Unqualified dog walkers putting pets at risk, local animal control says - NBC10 Boston
Unqualified dog walkers putting pets at risk, local animal control says  NBC10 Boston

Denton considers banning retail pet sales, requiring microchips in animal ordinance updates - KERA News
Denton considers banning retail pet sales, requiring microchips in animal ordinance updates  KERA News

Safety tips for if you want to bring your pets to a parade - KY3
Safety tips for if you want to bring your pets to a parade  KY3

Minneapolis program allows shelter pets to go home for the holidays - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minneapolis program allows shelter pets to go home for the holidays  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

Foothills Humane Society's Pets of the Week - Crim & Yara - The Tryon Daily Bulletin - Tryon Daily Bulletin
Foothills Humane Society's Pets of the Week - Crim & Yara - The Tryon Daily Bulletin  Tryon Daily Bulletin

Marion County Pets: Athena, Blizzard, and Freedom - WCJB
Marion County Pets: Athena, Blizzard, and Freedom  WCJB

Pet insurance company shares tips for a safe holiday season - DVM 360
Pet insurance company shares tips for a safe holiday season  DVM 360

Courthouse tree shines Christmas spirit on pets - The Montana Standard
Courthouse tree shines Christmas spirit on pets  The Montana Standard

Rocky and more pets up for adoption in Phoenix-area shelters this week - The Arizona Republic
Rocky and more pets up for adoption in Phoenix-area shelters this week  The Arizona Republic

From Bash to Bustle: Pets Feeling the Stress of Holiday Commotion - KNSI
From Bash to Bustle: Pets Feeling the Stress of Holiday Commotion  KNSI

Pets with Potential: Meet Zadie - WCAX
Pets with Potential: Meet Zadie  WCAX

How to keep your pets safe while attending parades - KY3
How to keep your pets safe while attending parades  KY3

Meet Trapper and Zuko! News 19’s Adoptable Pets of the Week - WHNT News 19
Meet Trapper and Zuko! News 19’s Adoptable Pets of the Week  WHNT News 19

PAWS Pets-Of-The-Week | Coronado City News | coronadonewsca.com - Coronado Eagle and Journal
PAWS Pets-Of-The-Week | Coronado City News | coronadonewsca.com  Coronado Eagle and Journal

Holiday Home Tour fundraiser for Advocates Saving Adoptable Pets - WSAZ
Holiday Home Tour fundraiser for Advocates Saving Adoptable Pets  WSAZ

Veterinarians caution dog owners during rise in unknown respiratory illness among their pets - The Park Record
Veterinarians caution dog owners during rise in unknown respiratory illness among their pets  The Park Record

Pets Of The Week: Meet Blaze And Macy - Los Alamos Daily Post
Pets Of The Week: Meet Blaze And Macy  Los Alamos Daily Post

Pet owners can get their pets microchipped and vaccinated for FREE today - CW39 Houston
Pet owners can get their pets microchipped and vaccinated for FREE today  CW39 Houston

Pets of the Week: Mariah and Aurora - Sarasota - WWSB
Pets of the Week: Mariah and Aurora - Sarasota  WWSB

Marinette firefighter injured saving pets in house fire receives hometown hero's welcome - Fox11online.com
Marinette firefighter injured saving pets in house fire receives hometown hero's welcome  Fox11online.com

Michigan officials warn of potential rabies outbreak after pet skunk tests positive - WNDU
Michigan officials warn of potential rabies outbreak after pet skunk tests positive  WNDU

Why are Small Pets Popular in Havre – Hi-Line Today - Hi-Line Today
Why are Small Pets Popular in Havre – Hi-Line Today  Hi-Line Today

An adventurous dog and two loving cats up for adoption in Lane County - The Register-Guard
An adventurous dog and two loving cats up for adoption in Lane County  The Register-Guard

Animal shelters face crisis as Americans abandon their pets in droves - Convention of States Action
Animal shelters face crisis as Americans abandon their pets in droves  Convention of States Action

Pet of the Week: Meet Birdie! | Pets | wkow.com - WKOW
Pet of the Week: Meet Birdie! | Pets | wkow.com  WKOW

Aggieland Humane Society Pet of the Week: Casper - KBTX
Aggieland Humane Society Pet of the Week: Casper  KBTX

Think hard when it comes to buying pets as Christmas presents - CN2 News
Think hard when it comes to buying pets as Christmas presents  CN2 News

Man Caught on Camera Making Major Mistake While Pet Sitting - Newsweek
Man Caught on Camera Making Major Mistake While Pet Sitting  Newsweek

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Money Stolen from 'Pennies for Pets' Fundraising by Point Loma Students Replaced by Strangers  OB Rag

Centralia police chief urges dog owners to license pets | The Daily Chronicle - Centralia Chronicle
Centralia police chief urges dog owners to license pets | The Daily Chronicle  Centralia Chronicle

Pets of the Week! - Southern Standard
Pets of the Week!  Southern Standard

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Pet rescue offers temporary animal care for families in crisis  KGUN 9 Tucson News

Free pet adoptions at Humane Rescue Alliance in D.C. this weekend - Axios
Free pet adoptions at Humane Rescue Alliance in D.C. this weekend  Axios

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Dear Annie: My husband thinks we spend too much on medical care for our pets  Anchorage Daily News

Chewy, Petco suffer as pandemic-era animal adoptions slow down - Axios
Chewy, Petco suffer as pandemic-era animal adoptions slow down  Axios

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Vail | Pets And Animals | fredericknewspost.com  Frederick News Post

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Meet Miller, NewsWest 9's Midland Pet of the Week  NewsWest9.com

Purrfect gifts for pets and their people - Sonoma County Gazette
Purrfect gifts for pets and their people  Sonoma County Gazette

CN2 Today Pets of the Week – Carly & Patricia - CN2 News
CN2 Today Pets of the Week – Carly & Patricia  CN2 News

OPINION: Michigan Pets Should Be Protected Under The Fair Housing Act - WRKR
OPINION: Michigan Pets Should Be Protected Under The Fair Housing Act  WRKR

Pets of the week Dec. 8 - Valdosta Daily Times
Pets of the week Dec. 8  Valdosta Daily Times

Pets of the Week - Lewiston Sun Journal
Pets of the Week  Lewiston Sun Journal

New Mexico Living Pet Pics December 8, 2023 - KRQE News 13
New Mexico Living Pet Pics December 8, 2023  KRQE News 13

KCBD's Pet of the Day: Meet Samson - Lubbock - KCBD
KCBD's Pet of the Day: Meet Samson - Lubbock  KCBD

Pets of the Week - The Cherokee Scout
Pets of the Week  The Cherokee Scout

Marion County Pets: Athena, Blizzard, and Freedom - WCJB
Marion County Pets: Athena, Blizzard, and Freedom  WCJB

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Welcome to Elk, Ynglet and Dead Pets Unleashed devs “no longer exist” as whole team laid off after bankruptcy  Rock Paper Shotgun

Pet vaccination event set for Dec. 9 in Prairieville - Weekly Citizen
Pet vaccination event set for Dec. 9 in Prairieville  Weekly Citizen

Preparing your pets for the holidays | Ask the Vet (Part 1) - WFMYNews2.com
Preparing your pets for the holidays | Ask the Vet (Part 1)  WFMYNews2.com

Preparing your pets for the holidays | Ask the Vet (Part 2) - WFMYNews2.com
Preparing your pets for the holidays | Ask the Vet (Part 2)  WFMYNews2.com

Animal Shelters Start To Focus On Helping Pets Stay At Home – Town Square Delaware LIVE - Town Square Delaware LIVE
Animal Shelters Start To Focus On Helping Pets Stay At Home – Town Square Delaware LIVE  Town Square Delaware LIVE

Dogs can use donated pacemakers from humans | Fact check - USA TODAY
Dogs can use donated pacemakers from humans | Fact check  USA TODAY

The Canines & Crosstreks Adoptable Pets of the Week - Eye On Annapolis
The Canines & Crosstreks Adoptable Pets of the Week  Eye On Annapolis

Selmer's Pet Land to Close After 84 Years - http://www.huntingtonNow.com
Selmer's Pet Land to Close After 84 Years  http://www.huntingtonNow.com

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The Best Pet Groomer Goes to...  Out South Florida

Amarillo SPCA, Pet Supplies Plus partner to host ‘Santa Paws’ - KFDA
Amarillo SPCA, Pet Supplies Plus partner to host ‘Santa Paws’  KFDA

Attorney General and HSUS warn consumers of online puppy scams - WNEM
Attorney General and HSUS warn consumers of online puppy scams  WNEM

Marinette Firefighter burned while trying to save pets gets a hero’s welcome home - WeAreGreenBay.com
Marinette Firefighter burned while trying to save pets gets a hero’s welcome home  WeAreGreenBay.com

Pets Fur People Pet of the Week – Pierre - Gilmer Mirror
Pets Fur People Pet of the Week – Pierre  Gilmer Mirror

Poinsettias are not deadly to pets | 11alive.com - 11Alive.com WXIA
Poinsettias are not deadly to pets | 11alive.com  11Alive.com WXIA

Furcast @ Noon: Baths N’ Biscuits in Mercer County hosting holiday event & photo session for our pets - WVVA
Furcast @ Noon: Baths N’ Biscuits in Mercer County hosting holiday event & photo session for our pets  WVVA

Start Over Rover urges pet owners to protect four-legged friends from winter chill - KSNB
Start Over Rover urges pet owners to protect four-legged friends from winter chill  KSNB

Do Hummingbirds Make Good Pets? - AZ Animals
Do Hummingbirds Make Good Pets?  AZ Animals

Hard times for horses, pets around the holidays - AgUpdate
Hard times for horses, pets around the holidays  AgUpdate

Pluto is this week's WTAP Pet of the Week! - Parkersburg - WTAP
Pluto is this week's WTAP Pet of the Week! - Parkersburg  WTAP

Selmer's Pet Land closing after 84 years of business in Huntington Station - Newsday
Selmer's Pet Land closing after 84 years of business in Huntington Station  Newsday

DRC to offer pets photos with Santa | Derby News | derbyinformer.com - The Derby Informer
DRC to offer pets photos with Santa | Derby News | derbyinformer.com  The Derby Informer

Pet of the Week: Sully Blu - LebTown
Pet of the Week: Sully Blu  LebTown

Meet Sasha: Lower Bucks Co. Shelter Pet Of The Week - Bensalem, PA Patch
Meet Sasha: Lower Bucks Co. Shelter Pet Of The Week  Bensalem, PA Patch

Fargo girl, 10, makes and sells dog toys and collars, then donates proceeds to help homeless pets - INFORUM
Fargo girl, 10, makes and sells dog toys and collars, then donates proceeds to help homeless pets  INFORUM

Pets of the Week: Lazlo and Tupelo - Duluth News Tribune
Pets of the Week: Lazlo and Tupelo  Duluth News Tribune

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KCAS Pets of the Week: George and Larry  Yahoo News

Cheyenne Animal Shelter Adoptable Pets - December 8, 2023 | Lifestyles | thecheyennepost.com - The Cheyenne Post
Cheyenne Animal Shelter Adoptable Pets - December 8, 2023 | Lifestyles | thecheyennepost.com  The Cheyenne Post

Newton County Adoptable Pets - Week of December 8 | Rockdale Newton Citizen Photo Slideshows ... - Rockdale Newton Citizen
Newton County Adoptable Pets - Week of December 8 | Rockdale Newton Citizen Photo Slideshows ...  Rockdale Newton Citizen

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Fascinating Research Shows Dogs Actively Try to Make Humans Laugh  Parade Pets

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Meet Bailey & Gumby Pet Adoption of the Week  The Eastsider LA

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Pet of the Week: Pierre | State | dentonrc.com  Denton Record Chronicle

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Pets of the Week: 12-9-2023  WTHR

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FUREVER HOMES: Pets of the Week | News | thecourierexpress.com  The Courier-Express

Pet of the Week: Joliet - Tacoma Weekly
Pet of the Week: Joliet  Tacoma Weekly

Texas Man Visits Special Shelter Dog Every Day For Two Months To Earn Her Trust - Southern Living
Texas Man Visits Special Shelter Dog Every Day For Two Months To Earn Her Trust  Southern Living

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Pet of the Week: Mamacita  Patch

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Get your pet vaccinated for free this weekend  WAFB

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