I personally don't mind the name mutt. But then I have never used it in a bad way. I always call Oscar a mutt but he is a purebred. My only problem with the new mix breeds is not the dog but the breeders. 2500 for a dog is way too much for a dog in my opinion....

I have never paid more than 300 for a dog. But if I get a neapolitan mastiff I'm gonna have to pay like 800. But I swear I will never pay more than 800 for a dog....NEVER!!!

my frenchies were 1875.00 and 1400.00. they are both purebred .rocky is akc and annie is in the process of switching from rkf to akc. i thought that was high.but it is the average price for frenchies. i have seen them as high as 3500.00. i cant see how they can charge 2500 for a mix. what i really dont understand is why someone would pay that price for those mixes.you can buy them from a shelters for less than 200 dollars. and designer breeds are not a "breed" at all . they are a mix. i just dont see why people that want a mix, dont check out the shelters. they have so many that would make wonderful pets. 

My 'puggle' cost me 19.00!!! lol   Pound fees!   I honestly never would have paid hundreds of dollars for one. I am just really glad I went to the pound that day!!  I love her SO much. I love Rock just as much but he is a "Daddy's boy!"  

well i would have gladly got a frenchie from a rescue had there been a rescue in this state.there were only two breeders in this state and both had two year waiting list. quinn and i have wanted a french bulldog for a long time.and they are rare to none here.i figure at 50 years old , i am entitled to the breed of choice and if it cost me an arm and a leg and makes me happy , that is what counts. i wouldnt have been happy with anything else. we paid a high price for our pups, yes, but we are happy and so are they. and that is whats most important.

thanx for understanding p.d.

PrettyDobie wrote:

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No problem thats one of the reasons I got trinity. My mother didn't want me to have a dog but I told her (after i got trinity) that I really needed a dog. Cats are fine but they don't do much. Plus they aren't dogs and at that point in my lilfe I was taking therpy casue I had really bad depression from my uncle being murdered and with a dog they lighten your spirts. Once I got her I also started getting out more before I got her and someone asked me what I wanted to do my anwser was always I don't care but now I do care.

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I like/love cats but a dog comes first in my life. Harvey has been an angel.. i had struggled with depression for a long time and the pills only do so much but once Harvey arrived he helped me get back on track (like trinity did with u PD) and im off the pills and had no more probs with depression since. I know what you mean Pd about not getting out much as i felt like that when i was depressed. All i wanted to do was stay in the house like a Hermit. But once again Harvey (apart from Michael being a star and hugely suppourtive) gave me a reason to get out. Dogs are great for therapy

Harvey (and Michael!) are my life. I love the way Harvey is so excited when he sees me in the morning or when come home with his little stump of a tail whirring around.. it makes you feel so loved. Im dreading going to south africa an leaving him behind ..im gonna cry so much when i go and when i come back

tuna_chaser wrote:

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i love walking through the door and being greeted by unconditional love.  she doesnt care where ive been or what ive done, she is just happy to see me.....

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well dont get married nearly all women are not the same lol