Why would people rather buy a dog than rescue?

let me explain...


what do you guys think - why should people rescue a dog from a centre where the history is unknown, costs sometimes alot to adopt it - lots of homechecks - or go out and buy a dog (purebred or crossbred) and just take it straight home, no hastle......





EDITED COS IT DIDNT MAKE SENSE LOL!!!

I wouldn't buy a cross from a 'breeder'. The reason I buy peds from a good breed is because I want to know i'm having the best chance of a healthy well bred pup and I like showing so I need the papers really!

personally, we got china from arescue as yes they homechecked but then a good breeder would aswell.

she wasnt spayed and they didnt make us spay her..

we had no restrictions on her at all

also because if i can give a dog a good home rather than have it languish in miserable cold kennels then i will...

i could never get a dog from a breeder because there are so many friendly family dogs in rescue ...

A thoughtful question...

my friends who have bought dogs buy them because they want a puppy that no-one has had before and who will therefore (in their eyes) have no bad traits.

I will always have a rescue because I believe in giving a dog a second chance. No dog (in my mind) deserves to live in a shelter.


I would take issue with some of the things you say about shelter dogs though. I do know the history of my rescue dog from birth. Many dogs in the home were not strays but owner surrenders and therefore came with history.

It does not cost a lot to adopt - I paid £70 for Missy. Peanuts compared to a breed - real or designer.

Lots of homechecks? No. I took photographs of my garden, my house and prior dog enjoying both and the country park close by which I showed them on a map. We had one home visit after we took Missy home.
I guess preparation and dedication showed.

If a cockerpoo (or any other silly-named dog ) was bred from two cockerpoo parents who were good examples of the breed, then fair enough it seems reasonable to go to a good breeder.
The problem is that so many of these are "first generation" dogs, i.e. a cocker spaniel parent and a poodle parent and there is no breed standard to go from. I have seen various labradoodles and they are all completely different - different sizes, different temperments, different coats, different health issues... in my opinion, these dogs are mongrels and, I agree, no different to dogs in rescues. Lets not forget that sometimes purebred end up in rescues as well, through no fault of their own.

I have to admit that I every time I have gone to a breeder, I have attempted to rescue first. However, the rescues can be very restrictive and there is often a lot of emphasis on whether you have had an animal previously and what happened to them. I was turned down from a dog rescue on the grounds that I gave up my Border Collie four years ago. When my ex-husband moved in with me, he revealed that he hated dogs and, while he wasn't cruel to her, he wasn't particularly nice either and had no patience for her, so I felt it would be in her best interests to rehome her. Does that mean that I shouldn't be permitted to have a dog now that my circumstances have changed?
I also like that reputable breeders know a great deal about the particular breed and the whole experience should be very educational, especially if owners haven't had a particular breed of dog before. Unfortunately, rescues often don't have the staffing or funding for staff to give a great deal of information on specific breeds.

Our next dog (fingers crossed!) will be coming from a reputable breeder. I have fallen for a very specific breed, and would prefer a puppy for the sake of family dynamics. I'm not one of these people who wants pups because they are cute (although I am regularly accused of it ) but my OH and I have both not long ago lost our parents' elderly dogs that we grew up with, so we want as long as possible with our dogs now, and because we feel that a puppy will settle into our home, family and lifestyle easier than an older dog who may have some baggage and issues that we may not be experienced enough to deal with. I strongly believe that "problem" dogs should be dealt with by very experienced owners and trainers. I don't mean to say that all dogs in rescues have problems, but sometimes being in the rescue (if a foster home is not available) can create it's own issues, such as separation anxiety or jealousy of other dogs.

I think, in summary, it depends on what you want. Personally, I think it is ridiculous to spend a fortune on a purposely bred cross-breed when the same dogs are sitting in rescue centres. However, if you are wanting a specific purebred, or a dog to show, then a good breeder who is passionate about their particular breed is probably the way to go.

china only cost us £75 from RSPCA

We are buying from a breeder as we have a mind set on a certain breed, with traits that suit our life style. Yes there is a breed rescue, but alot of the dogs that come in are older dogs or have temprement issues (ie dont like children ect) This is not suitable for us as we have 2 boys of 1 and 5. We need to know what we are getting.

When we buy our dog we will know its full history - health and temprement wise and will have a knowledgeable breeder to fall back on, should any problems arise.

Suki cost £375 from a breeder and she has eye sight problems
Michael cost £60 from a rescue shelter and he is sound,

Michael was only 6 months old when I got him and he is part of the family the fact i dont know what happened in the 1st 6 months doesnt matter to me its what happens from now on.
ATD

personally id get the pup - costs most money but i cant socialise the dogs - train it etc

this is why rescue centres, although sometimes cheaper - pups are far more appealing - even to people who know there are dogs that need rescuing..

Yes i agree. Id go for the pup too. I feel it would be easier to intergrate into the family and can be moulded to how you want.

The older dog in rescue - despite full history ect ect, would still make me feel uneasy being around my kids as i dont know the dog, and wont trust it....