sfzombie13 307 #26 May 13, 2013 best post in the whole thread. the best and most loyal dogs are rescued. they are forever grateful. breeders can get you a registered dog, but there's no guarantee of what the personality will be._________________________________________ Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #27 May 13, 2013 wolfriverjoe Any reason you want that particular breed? Although I'm not quite sure what you mean by "bull terrier." I would very strongly suggest adopting from a shelter. Second choice would be a rescue group. Most breeds have them. A good shelter or rescue will provide a well behaved, well trained dog. Breeders, not so much and puppy mills... Well, I hope they have a special place in hell reserved for them. If you are willing to be a little more flexible on the breed, then you can focus on finding a dog that's compatible with you. Dogs have a lot of personality. Every dog that I've ever known is a different "person." Even within the same breed. There are breed traits, but personality rules. And the best way to find out a dog's personality is to spend time with it. And the best way to spend time with a lot of different dogs is to volunteer at a local shelter. Really. Most shelters need volunteers and are willing to train you for what you want to do. It will give you a better idea of what you want in a dog and make you a much, much better dog owner. And if you are thinking "I don't have enough time to volunteer at a shelter," then you won't have enough time to be a dog owner. If you are thinking "I don't want to (insert unpleasant dog care task here)," then you shouldn't have a dog in the first place. Besides, although many of them are married or otherwise taken, the ratio of men to women volunteers is pretty favorable to the guys. I've always loved them, and their personality is a perfect match for me. http://www.dogsindepth.com/terrier_dog_breeds/images/bull_terrier_h03.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #28 May 13, 2013 QuoteI've always loved them, and their personality is a perfect match for me. http://www.google.com/search?q=bull+terrier+rescue&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
