From their armchairs surrounded by their dogs of the 'right' breed, bought from the 'right' places.

rune

Ohh you forgot - people complain that their rescue dog is too pretty

Oh yes they do, the ones I work with require a letter from the new owners vet confirming that the dog/bitch has been neutered. If the dog is a stray bitch then it is not possible to know if it has been spayed without an ultrasound of course. The last few i have been involved with have already been neutered before rehoming

I don't think Rips would be looking for a dog/bitch of the breed I help out most with

My dogs are the right breed for me, but then so is the little deaf boy at MT !!!!!!

I find it hard to understand looking for a rescue of a specific breed---as far as I am concerned I have never got to choose a rescue---I could always have said no but they have always just arrived or been desperate for some other reason.

Etta I suppose I 'chose'---but I didn't go out to get a springer . If I wanted a dog of a specific breed I would buy it. As I think you do?

rune

I dont get that. People have preferred breeds they want to home, why not go to a rescue for your preferred breed instead of buying it? Also even if its a rescue, don't you effectively buy it anyway as there is a 'donation' charge?

Who.....???

I am sure many people do have preferrred breeds---but if you winge about the policies rescue organisations have then you are really better off going to the breed rescue or buying a pup----sorry my post wasn't very clear having re read it.

Yes you do buy a dog from rescue----I wasn't actually thinking about the money side when I said buy---more the concept of getting a dog from the breeder.

rune

Anyway back to the pup at hand ...
Update .BEING FOSTERED IN GLENROTHES, FIFE

Asprilla has only been with us a few days but he is a real pleasure to have around. He has stunning markings and a very loving puppy. His undershot jaw is not very noticeable so please do not let that put you off applying for him - it does not affect him any way. He is a playful pup who gets on really well with other dogs but could go on his own. He is living with 3 young children (6, 4 and 3 years old) who he loves to play with. Travels well in the car. House training is going fine - is learning to go outside to the toilet. He sleeps all night in the kitchen with no problems. He would make a fantastic family pet. He will need long walks as he gets bigger to burn off some of his energy! If you are looking for a dog to do agility with then he would be ideal but its not a must! He is patiently waiting for his new family.

So I should get a mongrel/rottie/dobe etc because they are in rescue & only buy my "preferred breeds ??

What a load of tosh. BCs are one of three breeds that "suit me"I've 40 years experience of BCs so would be better placed than a first time owner to rehome a BC especially if it is deaf or needing training etc because i have some"inside"knowledge of the breed-the same would apply to GSDs, one dog that I helped rehome recently would have been welcome here if she had liked cats & small dogs-sadly she doesn't, but now has a super experienced home. My last GSD was a rescue BTW