dog health problems plzzz help?
i am getting a new dog to keep my 8 month old staffy company but while ive been studying which breeds im interested in i find a lot of them are prone to health problems then i checked up a lot of other dogs that i wouldnt really be interested in and they also had health problems so would you let these problems turn you off the breed you like ? i am interested in gettin him another staffy a pit bull or a bull terrier which one of these do you tink would suit my staffy for a companion my staffy loves other dogs and we will be getting the new one as a pup so plzz help
bull terrier was my main choice but there the one with the most health problems so what do i do?
cant be a crossbreed because will be showing the dog
August 27th, 2010 at 8:45 am
in my experience the health issue lists for breeds are just a guide line to go by like a warning the issues may not actually be a problem with the animal its just to make you keep an eye on the pet
August 27th, 2010 at 9:35 am
I think you should go to the local animal shelter and let the new dog pick you! There are thousands of animals that are just waiting for someone like you to come and take them home. Please consider the shelter when you get your new dog.
August 27th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Adopt a mutt. They are less prone to have the health problems that inbreeding causes in purebreds.
August 27th, 2010 at 10:06 am
honestly i would go for a staffy mix. they tend to have less health issues and can be found a thousand times over at your local shelter. i would go there and talk to the workers there and let them match the right dog to your and your dog.
also be aware that 2 dogs is twice the work, twice the vet and food expense. that if you are getting a 2nd dog because your dog needs more exercise all you’re going to end up with is 2 dogs that need more exercise. i would suggest if that’s the case waiting until your pup is a little older and you have good control and the dog has great mannors. then the 2nd pup can learn good behavior from your dog and not bad ones.
if your staffy is already perfect then great and good luck!