Puppy - yellow lab/shiba inu

• Puppy - yellow lab/shiba inu Kiera Carlson Posted : 7/12/2006 6:33:30 AM We were offered a FREE puppy yesterday at my daughter's horseback riding lesson. The owners have gotten rid of every puppy but this 14-week old female and they offered her to us free. We've been looking for a puppy, but a smaller one (preferably a terrier mix). Is this a good mix? What are the things we should be wary of? The owners RAVE about these dogs. Both parents are a mix of yellow lab and shiba inu, and they are lovely dogs: calm, friendly, smart. I'd appreciate any advice/info you could give! Thanks - Ruby LIKE 7 REPLIES 4001 VIEWS LAST POST LAURA Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jones Posted : 7/12/2006 12:21:02 PM I wouldn't take this puppy. Was it an accidental breeding? They can rave about the puppies, and the puppies may be great now, but do you know the histories of the parents? Health history, genetic diseases, temperament issues? A Lab and Shiba have two distinctly different personalities, and there's no telling whether your puppy would take after one or the other more. I think if you're looking for a smaller dog, you should get a smaller dog. Try [linkhttp://www.petfinder.com]www.petfinder.com[/link]. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• rredbird Posted : 7/13/2006 9:32:52 AM If you have met the parents and both are calm, friendly, smart dogs I do not see the problem with taking the pup home as long as her future size will not be an issue.  This will be a medium/large dog when grown.  If the pup has been well socialized (lots of meeting people/other animals) at the barn that's a plus too.   You can check out specifics on the breeds involved here [linkhttp://www.dog.com/breed/index.asp]http://www.dog.com/breed/index.asp[/link].   If you and your daughter's hearts are set on a small terrier type dog then please do not take this dog home and be disappointed later cause she's not a small terrier! But if you can see yourself owning a lab or shibu then play with her and see if you feel a connection - it won't take long if you do!    Good luck whatever you decide.  0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• laura Posted : 7/13/2006 11:14:32 AM My guess would be this was an accidental breeding.  Which would probably mean neither parent has had any health checks etc.  It's a personal decision, what you feel comfortable with.  If you like the parents, and are happy with the way the dogs have been raised, and don't mind a larger dog, and don't mind getting an "unknown" quantity.    How much of your interest is because the puppy is free?  Please don't let that be the deciding factor.  Taking on a puppy is a committment for the lifetime of that dog. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Kiera Carlson Posted : 7/13/2006 7:38:34 PM Thanks for all of your responses. We decided not to take the puppy. We did so much research which led to the conclusion that the terrier mix was our best choice, so we decided to stick with that conclusion. We're still looking. Problem is, we are happy with a terrier mix "mutt". We don't need one of those fancy hybrid terrier mixes. But that's what's all over the place - - -and for ridiculous amounts of money as well. It's frustrating. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jones Posted : 7/13/2006 9:36:49 PM Purpleruby, look in shelters and rescues! There should be plenty of terrier mixes around and you won't get ripped off by an unscrupulous breeder. A lot of people think shelter dogs always have "issues," but often they're dumped there because their owners move, have a baby, pass away, or don't have time to train/housebreak... sometimes accidental litters get dumped there too. Try www.petfinder.com. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Kiera Carlson Posted : 7/14/2006 8:50:06 AM We are looking at our local shelter, and finding lots of big and older dogs. We have filed a request at the shelter so that we will be notified when a younger terrier mix comes in. I'm also cruising petfinder.com and finding lots of promising puppies there. Thanks! Ruby 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• laura Posted : 7/14/2006 9:38:08 AM Good luck with your search, the right puppy/dog is out there waiting for you!  Come back and let everyone know when you do get your new baby. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login