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7 ridiculously expensive cat and dog breeds
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Guest
Feb 10 2013 at 2:09 AM
The puppy with the money in his mouth is a Long Haired Chihuahua. A good quality one too.
Indah
Jan 22 2013 at 5:46 AM
Why on Earth would you say that the mixed breeds are heiaehltr? Based on what, exactly? the fact that they are never health tested? The fact that their parents, or grandparens or greatgrandparents or ANY dogs in their pedigree are never health tested? If you do not test for health problems, of course you wont know they are there!!! And yes, PM do sell mixed breeds..things such as cockapoos, morkies, labradoodles, and too many more to even bother listing. Bottom line, they are all MUTTS, you are correct,
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but no, they are absolutely NOT heartier, heiaehltr nor do they live longer than purebreds, just based on the fact that they are mixed. The very idea of Hybrid Vigor is nothing more than a ridiculus old wives tale. I test my purebred dogs for everything I can so yes, sometimes something may show up but thats WHY I test..so that I can be assured that if I breed, then I am only breeding the very best, and most healthy animals, resulting in genetically clear offspring what mixed breed has that behind it??NOTE: To the folks talking about how CHD is passed on before it has crippled the parents, thats true, BUT only in BYB's and just ignorant folks in general who are not waiting until the dog is 2 years old, then performing the OFA xrays and waiting to the results before breeding the animals ..it can and is caught early, then those animals can be spayed or neutered so as to not be passing that on That is how health testing works but it only works if you do it.
Cathy
Feb 08 2013 at 2:26 AM
"Hybrid vigor" look it up. (Source: Biology 101 and pretty much every text book on Zoology or Genetics)
hpalider
Jun 22 2012 at 12:22 PM
I was thinking this article was about dog breeds with genetic problems - that end up costing their owner's thousands and thousands in veterinary bills. THOSE are the most expensive dogs.
bonitabonny412
May 22 2012 at 2:06 PM
If you’re going to spend money on your pet, invest it into his food. That’s my opinion. You can rescue a dog from a shelter and he will love you just as much as a dog you pay top dollar for, but if you’re not giving him the right nutrition, like feeding something healthy like Natural Balance Ultra or some premium food with meat as the first ingredient, you’ll run into problems with their health. It’s not expensive to feed them well either.
Barry Pokorney
May 16 2012 at 10:00 PM
Anyone know what the breed of the dog is in the picture with the cash? Thanks
Roxanne Stack
May 30 2012 at 3:04 PM
Yes, what breed is it with all the money? It's not a pomeranion is it?
ARIEL
May 16 2012 at 6:55 PM
Good breeders breed for health and temperament and rarely even break even financially to do it. They found and run breed rescue necessitated by puppy mills and back yard breeders Good breeders are careful where their puppies go and take them back if necessary at any point in their lives. I know, I am a good breeder.
funklemonde
May 15 2012 at 10:05 PM
animals are not reproductive slaves for humans.abolish animal exploitation.
funklemonde
May 15 2012 at 10:03 PM
this is disgusting animal exploitation.breeders don't love animals,they exploit them for their own sefish egos and desires..breeders are eugenicists.anyone who loves dogs should go to a shelter and adopt one of the millions of dogs that are abandonned every year.never buy from a breeder.
vonisskgsd
May 28 2012 at 8:01 PM
Why is it all animals bred are only for explotarion? And money. A responsible caring breeder never makes money. I have been in my breed opver 30 yrs. and I am steadily losing it. But I DO LOVE MY DOGS and n ot everyone wants a shelter dog. Some of us LIKE purebred dogs as I do and some of us care about the future of our breeds. No sorry no shelter dogs for me.
hpalider
Jun 22 2012 at 12:27 PM
Any purebred born today has the potential to end up in a shelter. So yes it is a good thing to visit the shelter if you want just a dog to hang around the backyard and be just a pet, but some of us spend a lot of time and effort with our dogs; we want that certain *something* in a dog and might have a "job" in mind for them so it's better to choose what you want and need. Heck, why pick one or the other - get one of each!
I just think it's sad that people feel forced to choose a dog only
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BECAUSE it needs a home because some lowlife decided they didn't want to bother with it anymore.
Guest
Jun 11 2012 at 12:21 AM
Well then you are the exception. Just for the record there are purebred dogs at shelters. I've seen a lot of breeders that care for their 'breed" and start rescue organizations or encourage others to adopt from shelters.
Guest
Jul 07 2012 at 6:37 PM
I've fostered and adopted out close to 40 dogs in the last year and a half. All came from high kill shelters, pulled on their final day...and 75% at least were purebred dogs who were no doubt purchased by people wanting a dog for that certain "something" or "job." Samoyeds, Great Pyranees, German Shepherds, small breeds, the list goes on and on. They were once chosen because they were was exactly what the owners wanted, as you mentioned, then they were discarded.
You can find any breed you want
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in either a shelter or a rescue....no need to pay for one unless you plan on showing, which, quite honestly, is a human endeavor (the dog will not miss it) and hardly justifies purchasing a purebred when they can be found in purebred rescues or all breed rescues. As for feeling forced...there is no reason to feel forced if you can get the breed you want, and again, you CAN get the breed you want in a shelter or rescue, especially with the help of the Internet. Do you feel the need to pay $$$ for dog and have papers to prove he is purebred ? I don't get it at all. somehow your words suggest rescue dogs are just "ground beef" that society is forcing on you when you really want "filet mignon. " They are living creatures that feel fear, love, and pain, and who are FORCED to rely on human beings, regardless of where those humans may fall on the evolutionary scale, for their safety and well-being. They should not be reduced to status symbols in an attempt to elevate a person's image. And yes, you should feel a responsibility to the rescue dogs. or, if you insist, forced to choose a rescue. If you are buying dogs, breeders keep breeding, which contributes to the overpopulation problem which in turn sentences countless dogs to death daily....so you are part of the problem.
jeremysvilla
May 14 2012 at 5:48 PM
I see no correlation between the pet's cuteness and the price.
Pricey pets
There are more than 150 million dogs and cats in the United States and nine in 10 homes count a feline or canine as a member of the family. Most of those animals were saved from shelters or purchased from a pet store, costing no more than $100 or so, but pet owners looking for more specific breeds can shell out a lot more money than that getting an animal with breed certification papers.
Then there are pet owners who willingly throw down tens and even hundreds of thousands of dollars for an animal that will provide comfort and companionship — and might also make their friends jealous. Some of the most expensive cats and dogs in the world are intensively bred to be hypoallergenic while others are simply rare. Whatever the reason for the eye-popping price tags, the following cats and dogs can set you back an arm and a tail. (Text: Shea Gunther)
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