NWR: puppy

njoseph8 Posted: Jan 09, 2011 07:57 PM

NWR: puppy

So FH and I were supposed to be running errands when we decided to stop in Shake A Paw.... Bad move!!!! We fell in love with a boxer and there is no way we can afford $1,800 on a puppy. But now im in such a funk. We decided we def want a boxer but we dont want a mutt. Idk how we will ever afford a little boxer puppy.

Mommy2BeBride Posted: Jan 09, 2011 07:59 PM

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I got my puppy from shake a paw. I took out a loan to pay for her. they offer loans there!

FutureMrsRP Posted: Jan 09, 2011 08:00 PM

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FH and I recently did the same thing!!!! We fell in LOVE with an adorable puggle puppy from shake a paw. She was $1200, and we just couldnt afford that. We ended up finding a puppy on Puppfind.com He was $500 (including shipping). I was against shipping at first, but BFFs 2 sisters are vet techs and they agreed that at such a young age he would be fine. He is perfect and completely healthy!! Definitely recomment this site!

FutureMrsRP Posted: Jan 09, 2011 08:01 PM

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This little boy is 4 weeks and $500!!! SO CUTEEEEEEEEEE!!!

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njoseph8 Posted: Jan 09, 2011 08:05 PM

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OMG he is ADORABLE!!!! I am on the site now hahahahahaha. The only thing im hesitant about is not being able to meet him first and get to see his personality

FutureMrsRP Posted: Jan 09, 2011 08:14 PM

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Definitely a good point. That was hard for us too...but we would definitely go this route again!

kedra5 Posted: Jan 09, 2011 08:18 PM

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Speak to Amy (allornil) first...she works on rescuing puppies and I'm sure that she could find you one for a good price

njoseph8 Posted: Jan 09, 2011 08:21 PM

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Posted by kedra5

Speak to Amy (allornil) first...she works on rescuing puppies and I'm sure that she could find you one for a good price

Ahhhh. Good point... But doesnt she work with older dogs?? Since we have 2 young kids we feel more comfortable bringing a puppy in the house.

KarynK Posted: Jan 09, 2011 08:23 PM

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This is why I cannot go into pet stores. I had a boxer, my ex kept him, then gave him away That was over 6 yrs ago. I miss him sooooooo much, he was my baby. So I tell FH that if we were ever to get a puppy, it'd have to be a boxer. They are such wonderful dogs. $1800 is a lot of money, IMO.
I know this does not help at all. Sorry!

Thar1127 Posted: Jan 09, 2011 08:24 PM

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your puppy is adorable!!!

kedra5 Posted: Jan 09, 2011 08:26 PM

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Posted by njoseph8

Posted by kedra5

Speak to Amy (allornil) first...she works on rescuing puppies and I'm sure that she could find you one for a good price

Ahhhh. Good point... But doesnt she work with older dogs?? Since we have 2 young kids we feel more comfortable bringing a puppy in the house.

i'm not sure but i dont think theres an age limit on the dogs. I think its any and all dogs.

AngnShaun Posted: Jan 09, 2011 08:28 PM

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I got my Boxer from puppyfind.com... but you can go to any Boxer rescue and get one thats not 1800

njoseph8 Posted: Jan 09, 2011 08:34 PM

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Posted by AngnShaun

I got my Boxer from puppyfind.com... but you can go to any Boxer rescue and get one thats not 1800

humm... never thought of a boxer rescue, do you know here there are any??

allornil Posted: Jan 09, 2011 08:39 PM

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Shake a paw has been cited, fined and sued so many times i cant believe theyre still open. Were you in lynbrook? I grew up there. All their puppird come from mills... Most from pa and bred by the amish who suck. The have no ofa testing and would never be accepted in any showing. All their bloodlines are questionable.

Boxers are cute, silly and funny dogs. Linkin is a boxer mix. They tend to like kids and can be a bit wild and rambunctious but w some training theyre awesome.

I have nothing against a real respected and recommended breeder. I had a purebred husky whose dad was a show dog.

Anyway a real akc approved breeder will do ofa testing and only has litters to better the breed. They rarely have more than 1 or 2 a year and thats only if theyre showing lots of dogs. I know a westminster breeder who hasnt had a litter in 4 years.

If you really want a purebred boxer let me know. Ill help you find a good breeder. Dont jump to get a puppy bc theyre cute. Dogs live 10-15 years and you dont want a dog w health issues etc.

SoonToBeMrsFox Posted: Jan 09, 2011 09:07 PM

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boxer puppies are so cute!

PhyllisNJoe Posted: Jan 09, 2011 09:13 PM

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you have FM

Tomsbride Posted: Jan 09, 2011 10:06 PM

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You could get a full breed at a shelter! Don't buy from a puppy mill. Although those dogs need saving too.

Tomsbride Posted: Jan 09, 2011 10:10 PM

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Posted by allornil

Shake a paw has been cited, fined and sued so many times i cant believe theyre still open. Were you in lynbrook? I grew up there. All their puppird come from mills... Most from pa and bred by the amish who suck. The have no ofa testing and would never be accepted in any showing. All their bloodlines are questionable.

Boxers are cute, silly and funny dogs. Linkin is a boxer mix. They tend to like kids and can be a bit wild and rambunctious but w some training theyre awesome.

I have nothing against a real respected and recommended breeder. I had a purebred husky whose dad was a show dog.

Anyway a real akc approved breeder will do ofa testing and only has litters to better the breed. They rarely have more than 1 or 2 a year and thats only if theyre showing lots of dogs. I know a westminster breeder who hasnt had a litter in 4 years.

If you really want a purebred boxer let me know. Ill help you find a good breeder. Dont jump to get a puppy bc theyre cute. Dogs live 10-15 years and you dont want a dog w health issues etc.

I think we are animal soul mates lol. FH and I will have to contact you when we decide to get a dog if we don't go to the pound (I'm more of a stray cat person).

mara1017 Posted: Jan 09, 2011 10:14 PM

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2012er crashing. I also do animal rescue. You can find pure breed dogs at the shelter. Look at petfinder.com. The shelter I use to volunteer with had a liter of pure breed Boxer pups this summer.

Make sure you do your research before you get a particular breed. You will find that there are ALOT of Boxers (and boxer mixes in the shelter). The reason is that Boxers are not a lazy/easy dog. They are very high energy. I know the puppy is cute but make sure you are up for a high energy dog!

that is my 2cents.

DONT SHOP ADOPT!