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Ok, our friend Is getting divorced and wants a Rott but can't afford it, so we're (4 of us) starting a fund to give her on her next birthday in August 2013. Can anyone give me the ballpark for a reputable bred, not champion, but healthy Rott? $1800, $2400, etc?? Google is allll over the map on this...
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Have you checked for any local breeders to see what their prices are? I have no idea though.0
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um, check a shelter first! adopting is the way to go - do a good thing, save a ton of money.
Also, I have to say, if they can't afford to buy a dog *I don't believe in buying animals anyways* but can they afford to TAKE CARE OF THE PET?!0 -
have you thought about rescuing a pup?
(im not one of those crazy dog people that will burn you at the stake for paying for a dog when there are so many that need homes) ... BUT... your friend really should reconsider buying vs adopting.
especially with "bully breeds" --
there are a lot of pet adoptions that specialize in breeds, so she can still get a Rott... just one that NEEDS a home.0 -
I'm gonna be a bit of a B here, but: http://www.wirottrescue.org/wrr_frameset/index3.htm.
To answer your question, I have friends who bought in FL from a reputable breeder and paid $1,000.0 -
I will paypal ya 15.00 cuz your my favorite!0
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we got our pit from a breeder on Craigslist. i don't see why you should have to pay unreasonable amounts of money for one, just check out the pups and the parents if possible to see how their temperment is...paying more is not going to give u a better deal and a lot of the breeders u find overbreed or the dogs will be inbred with more problems0
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Don't shop, adopt!!
There are so many dogs in need of a home
Adopt a rotty or a rotty mix, save a life!0 -
Adopt a rotty or a rotty mix, save a life!
Adopt from a no-kill shelter and save TWO lives :bigsmile: The pup who you bring home, and the one who gets the spot after.0 -
She wants a pure bred which is her choice, but she's fine with a rescue if it's a puppy. She has three adopted dogs the hubs is taking with him. But this is her dream;) and yea, her homeowners insurance covers a Rott;)
I LOVE Rotts. My mutt was adopted as a Rott mix;) she's 40lbs and Sheltie we think!0 -
First of all, if you can't afford the dog itself, it's not a great idea to own a dog period. Second, ADOPT. Dogs are put down daily due to people who 'buy' dogs.0
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My brother bought his about 8 years ago for $250. That was a deal, guy was normally charging $400-600. Price goes up if they are papered and champ bloodline.0
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Check all the shelters first. I found my Rotty sitting patiently in the dog pound, about to be put down, like she'd been waiting just for me her whole sad little life.
Rescues are the best. dogs. ever. Just sayin.0 -
Silly question, but if she can't afford the dog how will she afford to keep it?0
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That sounds to be very kind of all of you but if they can't afford the initial expense, how will they care for the pup? What happens if a severe injury occurs.
We bought a puppy, paid a fortune, and within three months, seen the vet three times (two for having a sensitive stomach, and once because a friend watching the dog didn't notice when he got into some chocolate). Probably those three visits could've cost over $1000.
I agree with the shelters also, after buying my puppy, I would go shelter next because there are so many puppies that can be rescued.
Oh, and we were told our pup was a purebred.. he isn't. Get papers.0 -
2400 is not the same as monthly upkeep of a dog, sorry;)0
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Silly question, but if she can't afford the dog how will she afford to keep it?0
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The rottie rescue is an awesome place to start. Good luck.0
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2400 is not the same as monthly upkeep of a dog, sorry;)0
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Ok, I get the skepticism, but I ask you to trust me that she can afford the dog, the initial costs, neuter, etc;) She could put the dog on a credit card but isn't that dumb. If the dog got an injury? She would of course charge it's vet bill to save its life. Not to me macabre, but it's a question from someone wanting to know what we should budget for a gift. Nothing else0
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2400 is not the same as monthly upkeep of a dog, sorry;)
She has three dogs. Well aware are we of the potential costs. Honest.0
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