[97_4dr_5spd_m3]

Originally Posted by SpdFrk

Yep, I would never pay for something like that. Why would you even need a pure bred dog as a pet anyway? Unless you are competing in dog shows, you do not need pure breds. If I want a PET dog, I'd look at the local dog pound first. I don't see the point of buying a dog in a store while you can save the life a one in a shelter. I'm waiting a few years so my son is old enough and we are definitely getting a dog/mutt.

My sister's BF had a puppy that he could not care for. My wife and I were not necessarily looking for a dog, but took him anyways. He was appx five months old when we got him and well behaved. He is a bull terrier and pit bull mix. We absolutely love him and we are so glad we took him.

[bmwbob]

Originally Posted by SpdFrk

Yep, I would never pay for something like that. Why would you even need a pure bred dog as a pet anyway? Unless you are competing in dog shows, you do not need pure breds. If I want a PET dog, I'd look at the local dog pound first. I don't see the point of buying a dog in a store while you can save the life a one in a shelter. I'm waiting a few years so my son is old enough and we are definitely getting a dog/mutt.

well said.

it is like some kind of badge of honor, macho pride thing. people puff up their chests and proclaim " this dog is pure bred!!".. wtf!? i always say wow that is great. how many times have you placed in a dog show? they just stare at me.

all of my dogs have been mixed and come from rescues. we even drove 150 miles to a specific breed rescue because we wanted a malamute/shepherd mix.

[Rakshas]

I used to be a big proponent of pure-bred dogs, and I still think that for the people who really value a breed standard it's a decent option.

However, after adopting our current dog from rescue, I would have trouble justifying not adopting. Everything I could possibly want in a dog, 50 dollar adoption fee and saved a pup that would have otherwise been destroyed.