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I congratulated you on FB but you can never get too many of those :D well done :D

Just keep asking those questions. The only silly questions are the ones unasked. :D Lots of people do buy their puppy without first meeting them but you must then trust the breeder to pick the right pup for you. I have no idea on the availability of beagle pups near you, you might find one nearby you click with and then be able to go see the pups but, cause the breeders know their pups inside and out they may still do the choosing for you, so you need to go with an open mind.

I love the last 3, I don't like the first one cause of the shut eyes and the 2nd one I'm not sure about, I think I would like to see more foreground in the pic if available. That's my critique if I had taken them, if I was your lucky friends I would treasure each and every one of them and be so pleased you took them. BTW the colour seemed good.

What's a super breeder? Different prices for different states cause not all breeds are available in all states. Then you have to factor in transport costs. I'd expect to pay around $1000 for a good, well reared, from health tested parents, puppy of reasonably popular breeds. Get into the rarer breeds or the ones that need c-sections etc you can start to look at more expense. Sorry she called it a 'super' breeder because they were supposed to be high show quality dogs. I should find the name of the breeder. This is all starting to make a lot more sense. And I am thankful for the real world aspect of it all. So from what I read, excluding possible c-section and stud fees, the cost of a pup usually includes several DNA testing, vet checks for parents and pups, quality nutrition for all, and (most of the time) guarentees on the pups health an wellbeing for x amount of time? So therefore, a pup worth around $500 may not have had the amount of testing, vet checks done? Whilst a pup worth $1500+ may have all the health checks etc done with extra for special colours/show qualities. So in a semi-conclusion, I should be searching in a mid range between the two and question the breeder about specific tests and nutrition the parents and pups have had, then make a decision from there. Am I on the right path? ok, not all breeds have several different DNA tests available. My breed has one.I don't know what beagles should be tested for, if in fact there are tests. You need to do some more research on the breed, read breeders websites, see if there is a state club for beagles. Google for overseas kennels. See what, if any health issues are talked about, find out if there are any tests available for these possible health issues. If there is a health issue but no test what are the breeders doing to combat the issue. Be aware that there are a lot of problems that can occur that have no testing for and these issues occur right across the full spectrum of dogs including crossbreeds. My breed can suffer from bloat but so can every other largish deep chested breed. Hip and elbow dysplaysia is very rare in my breed but it's not to say it can't happen.

and so you should be! Well done Sway, Huddy and Ashley

What's a super breeder? Different prices for different states cause not all breeds are available in all states. Then you have to factor in transport costs. I'd expect to pay around $1000 for a good, well reared, from health tested parents, puppy of reasonably popular breeds. Get into the rarer breeds or the ones that need c-sections etc you can start to look at more expense.

I am going to Melbourne tomorrow (Sunday) if they can get the bitch down to me today I will take her to Melb. But I am in Wangaratta, 6 hrs from Canberra. Bitch would need to be picked up at Bulla Complex. Can offer the owner a bed for Sat night.

she is trying to find out what questions someone should ask a breeder - not promoting cross breeding at all. The forum rules say that people are allowed to discuss their cross bred dogs too. This thread can hardly be read as a 'woe is me' or promotion of cross breeds. A "breeder" of cross bred mutts. The people have already gone down this path before, it's their decision, leave them to it. If they cared at all they would do their own research. The OP isn't talking about their own mutt, big difference.

No, it's not what the Rescue sub forum is for. Because links to Gumtree ads are NOT allowed. And dogs on Gumtree are generally not classed as 'rescue.' As someone who runs a Rescue Group, I'd hate to see the MAIN rescue forum clogged up with Gumtree Ads. That's NOT where they need to go. They need to go somewhere else, in a sub-forum of that. Because, as strange as it may sound, even those who Rescue don't always want to know about Gumtree Ads. Maybe they don't need to go anywhere. I think we can all find Gumtree if we choose to look. we do not need another subforum for Gumtree ads

we still get them

I ended up pulling out all the teeth of my racing greyhound, best thing I ever did for him. Nothing worked for him. As fot the others except for the occassional removal of a tooth they never have a dental. For Sam I tried everything on the market but none of it worked.

undesexed racing greyhounds are frequently given away for nothing. Taketwo was concerned the dog may have been a show bred greyhound of which there are very few. I didn't read anything that suggested taketwo was getting this dog as a pet.

When I worked at the RSPCA it was when you only had 28 days to find them a home. So dogs needing a "special" home rarely made it out as the average person coming in to adopt was just; that an average person. We used to say we adopted out Joe Blow dogs to Joe Blow people. These people did not have the experience or the skills to help the dog needing a little bit extra. We didn't have the space or the time to do so. Things have improved since then though. More of those special dogs do get what they need. And thank Dog for that. But there are still dogs that should not be adopted out.

try the RSL, they could be helpful if she or a deceased husband were ever in the forces. Also her local Dr might be able to assist with recomendations of people who could help her.

Just been told by my greyhound man Ottens was found yesterday

Don't forget there were other dogs killed the night before and Lektra Ice got loose as well.

would be interesting to see what people would say if both pups were photoshopped the one colour

I was alerted to this dog as well. I think the use of the words papers available confused people into thinking it was possibly show bred. Plus saying the papers would cost extra There were no show bred greys born on that dogs birthday. There might have been a litter born to racebred dogs also registered for showing but I doubt it. I do keep an eye on the Vic/NSW journals but don't have access to the other states. I did email the people 24 hours ago but have not heard back from them. Pav Lova is right. But thank you TakeTwo for caring.

its a puppy first and foremost !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! H so? it's a mutt puppy. Really who cares. I've had two mutts, one lived to 13 the other to 15, loved them as much as the papered dogs. People need to stop needing to put a breed or two onto their pet and accept it for what it is. A Mutt! Most dogs in Aus would be mutts, love them for what they are and stop trying to make them into something they're not. Sure you might have to give some sort of idea what the dog is on microchip papers and council registration but that's based on looks only. I had one of my mutts down as a beagle x foxie but only so people would have a rough idea of what she looked like if she ever got lost. Emma was a real Heinze variety, so what, she was loved and looked after and when people asked me what breed she was they were told, a MUTT!

lol you won't get far with threats. It's been proven time and again that neuter pays for itself so stop with the big stick. It's nearly enough for me to say no way will I be going. Hate being threatened.

mutt, cute but still a mutt

Its a pity they closed so early. I know 3 people who entered and had there entries returned and the club lost about $250.00 in entries Bravo to the club, maybe people will stop being so selfish and actually adhere to the closing date which is clearly published.

sorry about your horrible day and hope both dogs make a full recovery. Had you reported the previous attacks?

they can close when they want. Only way to know is to ask them direct.

Afghan or Borzoi