What kind of dog do you have?

5 month old Aussie Shepard (Red Tricolor). Her name is Kona. Only one dog at the moment, had 3 between my wife and I when we first met 8+ years ago.

I have a Pugeranian. She's half pug and half Pomeranian.

A Sausage dog, I mean small (dunno if mini/dwarf/those names or numbers) dachshund and I love him

I have a 75lb rott'n'lab called Iddie. He'll be 5 in June and still thinks he's a puppy who can fit on my lap. His main interests are food, sleep, food, tennis balls, food, de-squeaking squeaky toys, food, stealing socks, food …. extreme couch potatoing is his preferred sport, although sprinting down the garden to try and take out that damned squirrel that mocks him ranks right up there too.

Gotta love the daft bugger!

Corgi mix.


Pomeranian

You can't find a pure breed? Where are you looking? Grab a copy of Dog World and look up the many, many breeder ads. Do NOT buy from a pet shop, where the puppy mill dogs end up, and "I would never get a dog from the pound; you don't know what sort of physical and mental issues you'll get, or whether the dog is prone to genetic problems", hip dysplaysia being a big one in that breed. Go to a show breeder and find out the medical history. People who breed for the show ring breed for the best dogs, not the quickest buck..

i completely disagree with NOT getting a dog from the pound or shelter or foster care. they are the ones that need forever homes more. they aren't likely to be alive for very long. also, shelters do temperment tests and basic evaluations. so they would know medical and behavioral issues. you can also study on breeds before you adopt.
getting from a breeder is almost as bad and getting dogs from a pet shop. many of those breeders don't care if their "cash crop" is healthy or not. they just want to sell them and make $. i know a breeder of bearded collies on my street, she has been doing it for 25+ years. the ONLY reason i would buy a dog from her is because i know her. I still will go to a shelter or rescue first.
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I said SHOW breeders. They are totally devoted to the quality and health of their dogs. I was one myself for many years ( Salukis and Clumber Spaniels). I would NEVER buy/adopt or a shelter or a rescue dog, as it's impossible they would have what I want; Clumber or Sussex spaniel, show quality, and of certain bloodlines. I see no reason to settle for less. Serious breeders don't make a profit on their dogs, they breed only from proven quality ( for me, it was champions only for breeding stock, and I turned down any home that did not have a fenced yard and knowledge of the breed.), and they breed to produce that nearly perfect dog, not to make a quick buck.

Border Collie/Sheppard mix, Shi' tsu, Malteese (3 dogs)

I have a Maltipoo and a Schnoodle.

getting from a breeder is almost as bad and getting dogs from a pet shop. many of those breeders don't care if their "cash crop" is healthy or not. they just want to sell them and make $.

... Way to generalize. Reputable breeders are NOT like this at all, and that person was promoting finding a reputable breeder. A reputable breeder spends FAR more money than they actually make. My mom used to breed Pomeranians. She invested THOUSANDS into those dogs (puppies and adults alike). Litters would be once every blue moon, and often only 1-2 puppies per litter. She would get about $800 . Compared to the Thousands she spent per year? Hahaha, you're joking, right? o.0

Reputable breeders spend a lot of time and effort finding good homes and taking care of their dogs. They have homes lined up for the puppies. Waiting lists of buyers that often wait for years just to get a puppy.

I'm not saying don't go to the shelter/pound. I think it's a good idea to do so unless you want a show dog or a working dog. If you want a pet, the pound/shelter is your best bet. However, don't discredit reputable breeders because of puppy mills and backyard breeders. They have nothing in common at all.

I have a welsh corgi, super sweet and a cuddler. Still loves to play and she'll be 11 this May.

8 year old Doberman Pincher.

PUGS ALL THE WAY

Proud owner of the sweetest 'rescue' pit bull ever. Clyde the Wonder Dog. After only being with me and my daughter for two months he scared away an intruder who then went to a neighbors house and got 35 years for what he did to her. {{shudder}}

Wow that is scary! Thank God for Clyde the Wonder Dog.

I bet Clyde gets plenty of love and treats.

A Queensland Heeler, Rat Terrier and a Rotten Rotty (Rottweiler) Puppy who decided to go awol as I was getting ready to leave for the gym this AM. After tromping through the forest and hilly deer trails I came home to find her barking at me, UGH! Gotta Love Her!

I Did Have 2 Dogs, Kelpie Cross Collie, And A Little Staffy In The Boy