Getting a dog at the shelter is a wonderful thing to do.
Our shelter has placed hundreds of dogs, but a lot of them aren't puppies and the majority of them are larger breeders. We have had people watch the shelters for months trying to find a younger, smaller breed -- they are just few and far between - and these same people have finally had to look elsewhere.
I think the labradoodles are a great dog. We have never had one at our shelter. And, even though I think they're great - I couldn't have a dog that large for many reasons.
Yes - I agree - checking out your local shelters is a great first-place to look when you are in the market for a dog.
PS: I think our shelter has more labs and golden retrievers (sometimes mixes) than any other breed. If you want either of these breeds, a shelter is definitely a place to check out ---but most of these dogs are two or three years old and sometimes older.
Carol Jean
PS: We have purebreds at the shelter too - but again - usually older (almost never puppies). |