On Feb 4, 2012 8:39 PM, "karon" <karon@karonadams.com> wrote:
> **
>
>
> If you are absolutely set on a puppy, I will tell you what I have told
> many,
> many people in the past. Go to shows. Look at champion lines and buy a
> puppy
> from those lines. I was planning on visiting some of the dog shows, I do
> not know much about lines.
>
>
> Yes, it will be much more expensive. Yes, you can buy a cheaper puppy in
> the
> paper. Yes you can find a puppy at the local pet store. But the long term
> price you will pay in vet bills not to mention the tears and heartache of
> watching your beloved dog become ill, is not worth the savings. I refuse
> to even step foot in one of those places
>
I adopted my shar pei Curtis from a rescue group, he has Shar pei fever &
is in Renal Failure, I give him fluids at home.
BUT his levels have improved so we are happy about that. I know all too
well the heartache of watching a beloved dog
become ill, I can not do it again, its also another reason I will not get
another shar pei, not until they start testing for FSF.
>
>
> Become familiar with what makes a good boxer and the emotional needs and
> behavioral characteristics of boxers. Make sure you and your young child
> are
> up to it.
>
> I know boxers can be hyper dogs, they need stimulation or can become
> destructive, also why I am here to learn more about boxers.
>
>
>
I am lucky to were my husband has his own business & I can work from home,
My husband works alot
I am home 90% of the time, also because my boy Curtis has separation
anxiety, it has gotten worse since our beloved Mia
passed away. I contacted an animal behaviorist, our vet feels its
biochemical.
>
>
> there is a reason rescues don't adopt to homes with young children. Rescue
> dogs often need a great deal of work and attention to adapt. With a young
> child, especially if you are considering a second child, that can leave the
> dog forgotten. Please consider that before you bring home another dog.
>
I wish we were able to have a second child, we are lucky to be blessed with
our daughter. I would never
have a puppy & a new born at the same time, EVER, I am not nuts! lol.
>
>
> I had a dog when my children were born. He was 3 years old and helped me
> raise my babies. I don't think I could have handled a puppy AND a baby.
> Both
> of my daughters are now grown and my dogs are now my children. Believe me,
> there is plenty of time to raise a pup after the child is older. Don't get
> into a hurry to do both at once.
>
I won't & I am so glad you responded, I am learning so much! like I said
before we are in no rush.
we want to make our shar pei Curtis healthy first. he loves other dogs, he
plays rough, he needs
a dog that can play back with him, he is like a jack russel in a shar pei
wrinkle coat,
>
>
> Also, when considering where to find your dog, remember you DO have
> children. you need to be sure that you don't add a dog who has emotional
> issues to a family with a small child. It can endanger your child as well
> as
> putting the dog in a position of possibly going back to rescue at best.
>
Oh I couldn't agree with you more!
>
>
> Above all, remember, you are not Superwoman. thats right, I am Bat Girl!~
> :p
>
> You DON'T have to do it all at
> once. Raising kids is tough. Raising puppies is tough. Doing both at once
> is
> even tougher. If there is a happy family with a healthy companion dog, be
> Thankful and love them all. If you find you really have the time and
> resources for a puppy, make certain that you find a puppy that fits well
> with your family, will be a happy puppy and will not be a drain on your
> resources.
>
> Good luck and let us know how things go for you!
>
Thank you so much Karon, I really appreciate you taking the time to write
to me.
I will take your advice & visit some dog shows, I wanted to go to
Westminster but
I was told its really crowded & it may be too overwhelming for my daughter.
>
>
> Karon Adams
>
> Accredited Jewelry Professional (GIA)
>
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>
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>
> From: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of LoriAnn Presto
> Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 12:46 AM
> To: boxerlovers@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [boxer lovers] Puppy
>
> Hi.
>
> I am doing research on adopting or looking at breeders, I have not found
> either here on Long Island NY.
> My husband & I are looking for a female puppy, we want a female because our
> male shar pei Curtis does
> Not like male dogs, Curtis is neutered. Our daughter will be 3 at the end
> of March & so far I see a lot of rescues
> Will not adopt an older boxer to a family with a child under 5.
> Does anyone have any advice? We are not in a rush for a puppy, we were
> hoping to have a little bundle of puppy
> Love by late spring.
> Thank you.
> LoriAnn
> Curtis: black brush coat shar pei 6 years old
> Mia: fawn sharpei my angel in heaven, I miss you every moment of the day.
> Boxerless in N.Y,
>
> --
> LoriAnn & Crew
>
> *"Some days you're the dog, some days you're the hydrant."
> *
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