persephone Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) I have been/am helping a friend find a new dog . I am now very sad and despairing. yes, I have been perusing the ads/sites. Sooo many weird combinations , any old dog offered for stud duties , pups/dogs being sold as breeders touted as a certain way to make money ,and it seems way too many poor bull breeds being bred/sold/rehomed . I had no idea this was so wide spread ...and won't be doing any more looking . Edited September 14, 2013 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 It's really depressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 The ones that get me are the oldies; there are too many 12 year plus dogs being sold. If I'd been bonded to an animal for that long, there's no way I'd have the heart to sell them. One that currently got me was an ad selling an 18 month old dog because "I'm having my fourth child and won't have time for him". My mum had five children and we also had Poochie. It's not that hard to fit a dog into a busy schedule if you make the time to make it work. Perse, would you like a hand searching for a suitable dog for your friend? What type are you looking for? Maybe someone here will know of a suitable candidate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shapeshifter Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) Yep I've stopped looking too, came across staffies the other day and it's amazing how many ads there are for blue ones, and unbelievably they want $2500 for a pet, yes they are registered though. I stopped and looked because they are really nice looking staffies but shit $2500 just because they are blue. When it's time I've decided that I'm going to drag OH to the dog shows, which will now only be 15 minutes down the road at the most, we will talk to breeders and use word of mouth. I saw the most gorgeous group of whippet pups at the last show so I know the breeders bring them to the shows and OH can have a look in person. I did also see a beautiful looking silky as well, don't know if he wants another little dog though, he wants something he can rough up and play with :) River, that is the worst of all the ads, the oldies, I just couldn't do it and have never done it and I don't ever think much of others that do it. Edited July 11, 2013 by shapeshifter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) Perse, would you like a hand searching for a suitable dog for your friend? What type are you looking for? Maybe someone here will know of a suitable candidate. :) I have a post in rescue .. a coupleof good suggestions, but still looking - basically mature greyhound like temperament ..placid and happy to sleep inside while owner is at uni .... preferably something with some coat , and not brachy . good with little kids/dogs ( friend sometimes dog sits for her friends ) FEMALE unless an outstanding male match ;) must love snuggles & sleeping in a doublebed and/or couch ..and not be too energetic . must also enjoy beach and country walks . no fence jumping .. ADELAIDE inner suburbs .. normal fences on 2 sides ..buildings on other two :) Quite a lot of heavy traffic noise during day - dead quiet at night . (sounds very picky ) but no use chasing up prospectives & find they don't suit . Greys/bullbreeds/terriers need not apply ,sorry . friend lives alone .. uni/work from home . mature age person with lots of kid and dog friends, Raised last dog from puppy to 14 years . The right dog will be absolutely appreciated and loved a lot...have a yard just big enough to play fetch in ... and an old house with beanbags/beds etc ..a fire in winter, and a cool vine covered pergola thing in Summer . :) Oh, and have me as 'Auntie' ;) Edited July 11, 2013 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 It's a shame they dont like greyhounds as one would be perfect! Good luck with the search :) The ads online are horribly depressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) But your description would fit the greyhounds next door. And they're racing greyhounds! They live the same everyday life as pet greyhounds with an owner who dotes on them. Apart from when they race or when they go off for some track training... they're big calm, quiet, affectionate couch potatoes. Edited July 11, 2013 by mita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 One of Trisven's Fauves??? It's a hard brief considering terriers and bull breeds are cancelled out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 She wants a dog who can be let free to run ..she has been to G A P adoption days , etc :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Whippet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 I thought of them , but haven't suggested as yet .. they have a coat :) man made :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Yep they fit everything else beautifully. The coat but is easy to fix :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 CKCS? Dane? Not coated though. I would suggest an Aussie too as long as it would be well exercised. Mine can be a total lazy bum but when she wants exercise she lets us know! :laugh: Ummm.. A larger breed like a Bernese or a St Bernard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) LOL No biggies! Wouldn't fit in the car, for one thing ! . She was hoping to give a home to a rescue ,or some older dog no longer needed /wanted ... and she is very worried about syringiomyelia with the CKCS Edited July 11, 2013 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 There are Whippets sometimes needing rescue :) I could even be convinced to get the sewing machine out of hibernation to make a coat - problem solvered!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) I saw a gorgeous scruffy whippetX at the pound a few weeks ago. Dogmad knows who took it! it was a beautiful dog! Edited July 11, 2013 by mixeduppup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) what about contacting Miss Squishy (Heather) from Adelaide All Breed Dog Rescue Inc https://www.facebook...4237905?fref=ts. She might be able to help. (Just a suggestion) :) BTW from my understanding syringiomyelia is not a common issue with Cavaliers bred responsibly here in Australia. Edited July 11, 2013 by Jules❤3Cavs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelsun Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Friend of mine has a German Pinscher needing a home. (Check DOL for mature dogs listed) In fact I think she has a male and female. One might be suitable. They pretty much fit your list. Short coated but don't need jumpers. (at least I don't on mine and they are fine.....)but perhaps I'm just a mean mum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Keep asking around in rescue..a grey would be perfect. Is it just greys they don't want or all sighthounds? There are quite a few grey crosses and whippet crosses in rescue. Saluki may also suit, I'm unsure about Borzoi, anyway there are plenty of staghound types out there needing rescue. As pups they are boisterous but settle into grey-like couch potatoes at about 4 or 5 years. Trawl through PetRescue, pers, at least that shouldn't be too depressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 thanks ..seems there is a koolie who may be well suited ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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