sandgrubber

I think you might get better results from a local Facebook group... very likely there's a family nearby who wouldn't mind looking after an extra dog. The trick is to find them.

Much better to have an idiot neighbor who accept the blame than one who takes a stand against your dog. Glad it worked out.

Bargain like that and you're going to find it hard to find anyone who will sell you a pup...or, else, you're going to end up buying from people who are less honest about faults. Eg, you'll end up with a healthy puppy that turns into a dog with epilepsy, allergies, or some other malady that doesn't manifest until later in life. Virtually all dogs have, so to speak, a few scratches in their paint

Not a good situation. Is your neighbor upset or filing charges? Or is he understanding? Assuming the vet find no treatable cause, seems to me you should be thinking of ways to keep Kyojin out of situations where he could bite. Muzzle? If it's just old age, it won't be getting better.

JetPets shipped two Labbies from Perth to SFO for me. I was pleased with the service.

Also be aware that 12 mo is still juvenile. Aggression may develop later. Shar pei get a mixed review with respect to getting along with other dogs. I would avoid getting another male, and as in previous posts, watch his reaction to other dogs. I think you have the best chance with breeds that are typically friendly and non-territorial: eg, gun dogs, hounds. Another question you need to ask is puppy vs mature dog. Has he ever been around a puppy? If so, is he gentle/protective?

In my experience, Lab breeders are a decent lot. Breeding Labradors is a lousy way to make money, thought breeders do commonly try to recover their costs. It is quite acceptable to ask for documentation of genetic tests, hip and elbow scores and pedigrees...so you can avoid lies about the big stuff. Not clear what sort of price you objected to, or what sort of lies you're talking about.

I noted the data we're from 2015. The ASPCA source you use notes that good data are lacking and their figures are estimates. As the numbers are being used for fund raising, you might expect them to make it look like rescues are making great progress. As for pitties...pit bull enthusiasts often don't make sense, but lament of the preponderance of Pitties in the euthanasia column is widespread. I don't endorse the blog. Try another source with a different take http://saveabullmn.org/pit-bulls-and-euthanasia-rates/

PR is in the USA. There is already massive transfer of dogs from dog surplus regions to dog deficit regions. I said a large fraction... here are some numbers. "Each year, 1.2 million dogs are euthanized, approximately 40% of whom are Pit Bulls. This means that nearly half a million Pit Bull-type dogs are killed in shelters annually. Of all the common dog types to appear in shelters, Pit Bulls are by far the most likely to be euthanized, while they’re only the third most likely to be adopted. " 2015 US data. From https://barkpost.com/pit-bulls-shelters-question/ euthanasia rates have not dropped as fast for pitties as for other types because not many people want them...they are not the dogs that get cherry picked from high-kill shelters. As to where they come from: Pitties are very common in some places Mostly the South, some Western States). Spay rates are low. They tend to have large litters. Where I lived in Florida, Craigslist (US equivalent of Gumtree) is loaded with people asking $100 for pit pups.

It's not that simple. A large fraction of the rescues PTS in the USA are pit bull types no one wants... often for good reason. The PR dogs are pets from families in extreme distress. Imagine Ash Wednesday Fires. Multiply by five and add a thoroughly dysfunctional government. That's what it's like in PR. I have no enthusiasm for importing dogs for rehoming. Puerto Rico is a US territory and has gotten shabby treatment after an extreme hurricane. People are giving up family pets because they are barely able to care for themselves.

A plane fills with pets devastated by Puerto Rico’s hurricane. Sad and funny all at once. http://wapo.st/2DwRlBP

I've taken the ultimate snake cure: I've moved to New Zealand. I still have that residual gut fear reaction every time I see a snakie-looking branch or bit of hose in the grass.

https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/100717505/dog-who-sunk-teeth-into-schoolgirls-arm-spared-death

Why do dogs eat poop? New research suggests an ancient answer. http://wapo.st/2mMICA4

https://i.stuff.co.nz/business/100642667/Trade-Me-bans-sale-of-purebred-crossbred-pugs-British-bulldogs-French-bulldogs

$2k isn't a lot to pay for a puppy from a relatively rare (and not very healthy) breed. As for unilateral deafness, BFD, I doubt you would have noticed it if the breeder hadn't done the right thing and tested. Many breeds with a lot of white in their coats have random problems with deafness. This is a fault of the breed, not the breeder.

This could happen with friends/ neighbors/ meter readers/ tradesmen as well as unwanted visitors. With an ACD, youu may end out having to train out some territorial instincts.

It's worth calling your vet. My vet once told me that 10 days includes a big margin of safety, and in most cases, water won't hurt at a week post surgery (my spayed girl took a swim before day 10).

What people haven't said is that blueys can be mean. I don't know enough to say whether it's genetics or environment but I've known blueys that are pretty harsh dealing with strangers, and have met people who have been badly bitten by them. Herding cattle isn't a job for softies. I've met soft blueys as well...so in looking, pay a lot of attention to temperament.

So, and I'm not suggesting it, the OP's friend could report the dog had died and give it a new name?

If marketing folks from dog food manufacturers are reading this, they are probably dreaming up ways to make their products smell yummy to humans.

And so much misinformation based on opinion, without good evidence. This is especially true in pet foods and remedies. So many gimmicks to justify raising the price by a few bucks a bag.

More firms are now offering ‘pawternity’ benefits http://wapo.st/2Ej8Wco

Might be worth seeking legal advice. If witnesses, backed by a vet, don't believe it was an unprovoked attack, I'd guess there is ground for contest. I think it is broadly accepted that MOST dogs are potentially dangerous, and there's a lot of evidence that a bite to the face of a young child is the most common form of reported dog bite. (I was bitten in the face by an Irish setter when I was about four... fortunately that was 60+ years ago, in days when society accepted the fact that dogs do, sometimes, bite.)

Complete control is a big ask. I walk three Labs in our small town. They are good most of the time. The exception is encounter with loose dogs. I know they COULD pull me off my feet if a loose dog came bounding up to us. I also know that I can prevent this from happening by sitting down. Has happened a few times. I scream bloody murder. Sometimes someone comes out and collects the loose dog or the dog goes away .. one time no one responded and I had to let go of my dogs. The approaching dog turned tail and ran. I do wonder how those dog walkers would respond to approach by a large, off leash dog.