Anyone have a NON-SHEDDING DOG that they want to give to a good home?

first of all there is no such thing as a NON shedding dog. all dogs shed, some more than others. even humans shed hair, and have dander!

there are LOW-sheding dogs. like the poodle or Bichon.

i would recomend you go through a rescue group. they have WONDERFUL dogs..that have been temperment tested and fixed, and all the shots are done.

here are some links to help you find a dog in YOUR area that is not so expensive to adopt!


http://adopt-a-dog.1-800-save-a-pet.com/

ALSO! NEVER EVER EVER EVER BUY A PUPPY FROM A PET STORE!
those dogs come from puppy mills...they are horrible places that breed dogs 24/7 all year round! the do NOT health check their dogs..they are in it for PROFIT only. and you will end up with a VERY sick pup! or one that has been inbreed, or born with birth defects or serious medical conditions.


think of an adult dog to adopt! most of them are already done with the puppy stages (which can be difficult with small children), puppies bite, chew, pee everywhere, need shots every few months, need to be fixed, have to go through purberty and house training, obedience training...etc etc. ITS LIKE HAVING A TODDLER! and adult dog is has already gone through that...AND YOU WILL KNOW THE TEMPERMENT OF AN ADULT DOG!!! were with a puppy...you never know till they have matured.
and what if that cute little pup doesn't like the rough handling of a 5 yr old. I KNOW WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT i have 2 boys, ages 10 and 8.
you MUST teach your child to respect a dogs space. this is the CAUSE of dog bites towards children. adults don't teach their children how to respect a dogs space and then don't supervise them together.
i have 7 adult dogs at my house *3 are SPCA foster dogs, one had 8 pups*, my children are NEVER alone with the dogs. if they go outside...I GO OUTSIDE!
do i trust my dogs? YES! do i trust that my kids will respect their space and make a good judgement about playing with them? ehhhh kinda! i know that they are still just kids, and they will test the bounderies.


puppies aren't just fun little fluffy toys. they grow up to be dogs...with sharp teeth and they WILL use them if they feel threatened or frightened.


EDITED:
Karen
is right! 25% of shelter dogs ARE PUREBREDS!!