Best place to find japanese chin puppies near austin?

kidswag

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OMG, do NOT use Pet Finder! or Puppy Find or any of those! I was just on them this week and found stolen pictures of dogs of mine that people were using to advertise puppies for sale! I was horrified!
If you are near Austin, call the contact person for the Travis County Kennel Club or the Austin Kennel Club and ask for their breeder referral chairperson. Have them recommend someone for you.
OR to to www.akc.org and search their breeder data base.

I want to purchase a dog..?

blahblah

I live close to San Antonio, and could even drive to Austin to find a shelter for a small dog.


I would like to purchase a small adult dog under 25 pounds, I want all the shots and microchip etc..
and I want maybe a Chihuahua something like that.
Questions I have are:

How much money should I expect to pay for the dog and everything that comes with it (shots,chip etc..)
How much monthly for food, if its for a 10-20 pound dog?


Personal experience please, and any other information I should know for being an owner of a small dog.

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I just googled San Antonio animal shelters (and I live in Canada...) and foudn this immediately:
http://www.sahumane.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=220&Itemid=83
I'm sure if you check on the internet for other options, such as Austin, you could find other shelters.
Otherwise, just start researching reputable breeders if you're going that route.

That humane society had the adoptable dogs and pups listed for $60-$80 that included spay/neuter, vaccinated, microchipped, wellness exam, heartworm meds, etc...

Depending on what type of food you'll be buying, you can always stop in at a vet (it might be a good idea to get to know your vet before getting your new pup too, so you can stop in and chat with him/her), you can spend $25 - $80 for a bag of food. A small dog like that wouldn't go through a whole lot though (speaking from someone who owns an OEBulldogge and Bullmastiff where it's $150 per month for food alone).

You can also consider pet insurance, that link I posted gives you a free 30-day trail I believe. It's quite affordable for some smaller breeds (read the fine print though). Registration for the dog, leash, collar, kennel. You can probably spend around the $150 mark initially (plus adoption fees, and way more if you're buying from a breeder) on all the small things like toys, treats, food, bowls, collar, bed, etc. It all adds up pretty quick. You should also think about savings on the side in case of emergencies. Read through some of this dog section and see how many people are freaking out about their dog being sick and them not being able to afford medical care for their dog.

Good luck and happy dog hunting!

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Best place to find japanese chin puppies near austin?

kidswag

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OMG, do NOT use Pet Finder! or Puppy Find or any of those! I was just on them this week and found stolen pictures of dogs of mine that people were using to advertise puppies for sale! I was horrified!
If you are near Austin, call the contact person for the Travis County Kennel Club or the Austin Kennel Club and ask for their breeder referral chairperson. Have them recommend someone for you.
OR to to www.akc.org and search their breeder data base.

I want to purchase a dog..?

blahblah

I live close to San Antonio, and could even drive to Austin to find a shelter for a small dog.


I would like to purchase a small adult dog under 25 pounds, I want all the shots and microchip etc..
and I want maybe a Chihuahua something like that.
Questions I have are:

How much money should I expect to pay for the dog and everything that comes with it (shots,chip etc..)
How much monthly for food, if its for a 10-20 pound dog?


Personal experience please, and any other information I should know for being an owner of a small dog.

Answer
I just googled San Antonio animal shelters (and I live in Canada...) and foudn this immediately:
http://www.sahumane.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=220&Itemid=83
I'm sure if you check on the internet for other options, such as Austin, you could find other shelters.
Otherwise, just start researching reputable breeders if you're going that route.

That humane society had the adoptable dogs and pups listed for $60-$80 that included spay/neuter, vaccinated, microchipped, wellness exam, heartworm meds, etc...

Depending on what type of food you'll be buying, you can always stop in at a vet (it might be a good idea to get to know your vet before getting your new pup too, so you can stop in and chat with him/her), you can spend $25 - $80 for a bag of food. A small dog like that wouldn't go through a whole lot though (speaking from someone who owns an OEBulldogge and Bullmastiff where it's $150 per month for food alone).

You can also consider pet insurance, that link I posted gives you a free 30-day trail I believe. It's quite affordable for some smaller breeds (read the fine print though). Registration for the dog, leash, collar, kennel. You can probably spend around the $150 mark initially (plus adoption fees, and way more if you're buying from a breeder) on all the small things like toys, treats, food, bowls, collar, bed, etc. It all adds up pretty quick. You should also think about savings on the side in case of emergencies. Read through some of this dog section and see how many people are freaking out about their dog being sick and them not being able to afford medical care for their dog.

Good luck and happy dog hunting!

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Kennle questions?

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oneluckyte

Does anyone know of a great dog kennel in Austin or San Marcus TX area.. Looking for a place that has great playtime and one on one time option..She is an inside dog so she cant be outside alot..I know ones that have a doghouse and a roof in a cage and call that a kennel..She is my baby but we cant take her on a upcomming trip to FL.

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if you go on petfinder, you might be able to find a shelter that offers kennel services in your area. just go down the column and put in your zip code. click on kennel names and call them up. tell them your preferences and see if they meet your standards. Good Luck! I hope i helped you!

any info about boarding at petsmart hotels?considering Austin,TX?

Kati

Going to Austin several days for meetings.I'm concerned about care & a bit conserned about no outside trips there since mine is well housebroken-could there be a chance of reverting?

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LOL

A dog can pick up Kennel Cough at the vet, for heaven's sake. It is common to have Kennel Cough in a boarding facility, which is why all dogs are required to be vaccinated.

And as far as other boarding facilities, not many of them have overnight staff, so your dog would be locked in a kennel completely alone. If something happened, no one would know until the next day.

PetSmart hotels have a special "elimination" room. They do this because they do not want to take a chance that a dog will get loose and be killed. You certainly wouldn't want to get that phone call from your boarding facility. And it has happened at other facilities-google it.

I recommend you go on line and look for any complaints or compliments about this particular facility. A facility is only as good as its management, no matter if it is PetSmart or someone else.

And to the first poster-you do realize that you are violating your confidentiality agreement with your employer? Nice integrity level!

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