Ralphie ★ Posted November 23, 2021 Share #1 Posted November 23, 2021 Seems pretty darn insane to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted November 23, 2021 Share #2 Posted November 23, 2021 almost immoral. There's a chance we may be adopting another Aussie soon. Waiting o hear if we're needed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 23, 2021 Share #3 Posted November 23, 2021 Just now, Philander Seabury said: Seems pretty darn insane to me! Why? Of course, paying for a dog - beyond the cost to spay/neuter it and make a contribution to a shelter - is insane to me, but you seemed more mainstream than me What changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted November 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: Why? Of course, paying for a dog - beyond the cost to spay/neuter it and make a contribution to a shelter - is insane to me, but you seemed more mainstream than me What changed? Just seems like runaway popularity to me. But they are said to develop health issues, so you incur that liability also! We bought Ruby because we like Boston Terrorists - much better deal at a tenth the cost, although that was 7 years ago from a small time breeder, so I spose it would be a lot more now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Beanz Posted November 23, 2021 Share #5 Posted November 23, 2021 I know people who pay $1,000+ for a dog, then it gets sick, run up a $2,000 bill at the vet, then the dog dies. Seeing a lot of that lately with relatives. Somebody gave me a dog as a kid. I don't think anybody else's dog was any better. If my dog died, somebody else gave me another one. Paying that much is insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted November 23, 2021 Of course a lot of dog owners would probably say a $5500 bike is insane too! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted November 23, 2021 Share #7 Posted November 23, 2021 My daughter plunked down $1800 for a defective Aussie from a breeder. I forget the name of the condition but he has a misshaped cornea. Otherwise he would have been closer to $3K. You can see it in his left eye. We paid about $600 for our Aussie 25 years ago. We rescued Jack and will go that route with future dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted November 23, 2021 I probably don't want to know what daughter #1 paid for her Bugg. (I was surprised to learn recently that is how you spell it. I would have guessed plain old Bug.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 23, 2021 Share #9 Posted November 23, 2021 $5,500 for a dog that only speaks French. That’s insane. I mean it might be worth it if he at least spoke some Canadian. I can usually understand them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted November 23, 2021 Share #10 Posted November 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, Longjohn said: $5,500 for a dog that only speaks French. That’s insane. I mean it might be worth it if he at least spoke some Canadian. I can usually understand them. How do you say, "Arf!", in french? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 24, 2021 Share #11 Posted November 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, Road Runner said: How do you say, "Arf!", in french? Bonjour 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted November 24, 2021 Share #12 Posted November 24, 2021 Check out the classified's some day and look at the prices being ask for some of the crossbred dogs, many of which have little if any science based data for these crosses. A lot of work and data collection went into some of the early crosses, but that is not what you are getting from a lot of the back yard breeders. I'll let you use Google to search out some of the specifics. Buying dogs can be challenging. We have had Corgis since 1963, but at least one of our recent dogs developed DM (Degenerative myelopathy is a neurologic condition, similar to ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease in people, that causes weakness and poor nerve function in the hind legs. It affects Corgis more frequently than other breeds.) He suffered greatly from this, and we did not want to see this happen to another dog we owned. There is a test to determine if a dog is prone to this or is a carrier. Duke is a carrier, thus he was spayed at a young age. Carriers will not develop the condition. Amazing, how few breeders test their dogs or are very cagy with their answers when asked about the condition. Knowing for sure what is going on will cost you a bit more, but will hopefully preclude watching your dog suffer. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share #13 Posted November 24, 2021 7 hours ago, Road Runner said: How do you say, "Arf!", in french? Arffe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted November 24, 2021 Share #14 Posted November 24, 2021 11 hours ago, Philander Seabury said: Of course a lot of dog owners would probably say a $5500 bike is insane too! So would some bike owners. Much betterer to spend that on 3 RC drag cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted November 24, 2021 Share #15 Posted November 24, 2021 4 hours ago, maddmaxx said: So would some bike owners. Much betterer to spend that on 3 RC drag cars. Or photography equipment 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted November 24, 2021 Share #16 Posted November 24, 2021 My kids had a French Bulldog, don't know what it cost. 6 years in it got some common French Bulldog spine thing and died (it's not like the French are known for strong spines) Now they have an American Shepherd. Which is actually a mini Aussie, but apparently Australia PO'd somebody and "Freedom Dog" sounded dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted November 24, 2021 Share #17 Posted November 24, 2021 I don't speak French, so no way would I pay that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted November 24, 2021 Share #18 Posted November 24, 2021 Do French Bulldogs like to slip you the tongue? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted November 24, 2021 Share #19 Posted November 24, 2021 Well bred dogs do have a price. Genetic testing, prenatal care, eye certification, OFA for hips, microchipping, etc... Unfortunately, many breeders do not do all the work but still charge the price. That sucks. $5,500 seems high for the new in vogue dog. They will cost you in vet bills do to their breathing and skin conditions. As for ongoing vet bills-- we budget enough to cover needs plus keep a slush fund for the unexpected. Things like chemo are not cheap but sometimes it makes sense. Other times it does not. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted November 24, 2021 Share #20 Posted November 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Road Runner said: Do French Bulldogs like to slip you the tongue? By that standard, most dogs are French! I have been lucky over the years to find dogs where the owners didn’t witness the act of copulation so they couldn’t paper it or one dog got into another kennel so the pups were “mutts” etc. I’m a mutt so it’s fitting our dogs should be, too! We will probably check out rescue dogs when we are ready for another. I want a dog who is a companion not an accessory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted November 24, 2021 Share #21 Posted November 24, 2021 I think the most I ever spent on a dog was $300 and it was for a pure breed yellow lab.. other that that it was under $100 per dog because I paid for shots and spaying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted November 24, 2021 Share #22 Posted November 24, 2021 You'll never know how much we pay for our companions and partners! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share #23 Posted November 24, 2021 45 minutes ago, Airehead said: Well bred dogs do have a price. Genetic testing, prenatal care, eye certification, OFA for hips, microchipping, etc... Unfortunately, many breeders do not do all the work but still charge the price. That sucks. $5,500 seems high for the new in vogue dog. They will cost you in vet bills do to their breathing and skin conditions. As for ongoing vet bills-- we budget enough to cover needs plus keep a slush fund for the unexpected. Things like chemo are not cheap but sometimes it makes sense. Other times it does not. Our breeder did a lot of that stuff so I think we got a pretty good deal. A shame she couldn't keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted November 24, 2021 Share #24 Posted November 24, 2021 I also think it's insane to spend big bucks on a pet unless there's some seriously redeeming quality you need but can't get in a cheaper one. My brother paid $1500 for Golden Doodle Jake in 2018 and told his wife he paid $500. They are around $5500 now and I if I wanted a 100 lb, friendly, obedient dog that doesn't shed would consider paying that much. I get a lot of oohs and ahs about Jake when I walk him, even young teenagers on park swings yelling, "Hey mister, what kind of dog is that?" I don't have a regular walking schedule or location so, hopefully, no one will plan to lay in wait and kidnap the dog! If I get a dog it will probably be a beagle. Some pedigree beagles cost $2000 or more. I'd be satisfied with a mixed-breed rescue dog that has significant beagle in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted November 25, 2021 Share #25 Posted November 25, 2021 All our cats were free. In total, I suspect they've cost us well over 10 grand. Over 5 for the remaining one. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted November 25, 2021 Share #26 Posted November 25, 2021 $5,500 for a French Bulldog is, like, about $275 per pound. I would think you'd want to get one that grow up to be bigger, or if not that, at least feed it a lot so it got fat. That way the cost per pound would be lower, and you could feel like you got a bargain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 25, 2021 Share #27 Posted November 25, 2021 17 hours ago, Airehead said: Things like chemo are not cheap but sometimes it makes sense. Other times it does not. What does chemo for a dog cost? My chemo was $22,000 a treatment. I can’t imagine even rich people paying that for a dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted November 25, 2021 Share #28 Posted November 25, 2021 When French Bulldogs get in a dogfight, do they give up easily? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BR46 Posted November 25, 2021 Popular Post Share #29 Posted November 25, 2021 Spend your money on whatever makes YOU happy and f#%k everyone else you worked for it. Some people think what we spend on racing is nuts just like I think what some people spend on going to the Superbowl. For our next race we will have a $1000 spent before a tire touches the track. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted November 25, 2021 Share #30 Posted November 25, 2021 2 hours ago, BR46 said: Spend your money on whatever makes YOU happy and f#%k everyone else you worked for it. Some people think what we spend on racing is nuts just like I think what some people spend on going to the Superbowl. For our next race we will have a $1000 spent before a tire touches the track. WoJSTL had a cow-orker who was financially broke. She was in an accident from which she received a nice settlement. Instead of paying off all her bills, she got a lot of nice tattoos plus bought some kind of nice oog for a couple of thousand dollars. Then she wasted the rest, well except for buying a new mobile home. She had to give up the oog, the tats look bad, and declare bankruptcy, but for one fleeting moment she was happy. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted November 25, 2021 Share #31 Posted November 25, 2021 17 minutes ago, JerrySTL said: WoJSTL had a cow-orker who was financially broke. She was in an accident from which she received a nice settlement. Instead of paying off all her bills, she got a lot of nice tattoos plus bought some kind of nice oog for a couple of thousand dollars. Then she wasted the rest, well except for buying a new mobile home. She had to give up the oog, the tats look bad, and declare bankruptcy, but for one fleeting moment she was happy. Sounds like something my brother would do. When I retired at 58 he was 60 and living in his friends basement. He blames everything on his divorce 15 years ago and not the drinking and gambling. He now is living with his new girlfriend who is also into drinking and gambling. A match made in heaven. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted November 26, 2021 Share #32 Posted November 26, 2021 10 hours ago, Longjohn said: What does chemo for a dog cost? My chemo was $22,000 a treatment. I can’t imagine even rich people paying that for a dog. I will let you know soon. We have about $1,100 in diagnostic work at the moment or maybe a little less. I want to be sure that we are making the right decision. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 26, 2021 Share #33 Posted November 26, 2021 20 minutes ago, Airehead said: I will let you know soon. We have about $1,100 in diagnostic work at the moment or maybe a little less. I want to be sure that we are making the right decision. It is a tough decision because a dog can’t help you make it. A person can get to the point where they say I’ve had enough. My wife’s chemo messed up her hips and she had to get them both replaced and it gave her neuropathy in her feet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted November 26, 2021 Share #34 Posted November 26, 2021 7 hours ago, JerrySTL said: for one fleeting moment she was happy. was she Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted November 26, 2021 Share #35 Posted November 26, 2021 If you want specific characteristics in a dog, buying a pure bred dog is the surest way to get them. Hunting dogs, herding dogs, retrievers... You might find dog in the kennel that loves to hunt grouse, but it would be a long shot. If you want a companion, spending some time at the shelter will probably find a dog you get along with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted November 26, 2021 Share #36 Posted November 26, 2021 We have had the pleasure of living with 7 dogs. The last 6 were all rescue dogs. The first dog we paid about $400 for the dog. Parker our last dog to find his way to our home, was 12 when he arrived. He's been living here for almost 2 years now. There are lots of dogs that need to be saved.... 9 hours ago, BR46 said: Spend your money on whatever makes YOU happy and f#%k everyone else you worked for it. This ^^^ I love my titanium bike... I'm sure I'll be paying for maintenance as needed for WoBG's 23 year old car.... she loves her car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted November 26, 2021 Share #37 Posted November 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Bikeguy said: she loves her car. Photos? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted November 26, 2021 Share #38 Posted November 26, 2021 I'm with Square Wheels - three of my cats I've had during my adult life were direct rescues of street cats. The most I spent was the adoption fee for one cat from the local shelter. I don't want to think of all I've spent on them for prescription foods, surgeries, chemo etc. But I also can't total the happiness they've brought into the house. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted November 26, 2021 Share #39 Posted November 26, 2021 Just now, BR46 said: Photos? 97 Honda Prelude Parker.... about 1 year ago. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted November 26, 2021 Share #40 Posted November 26, 2021 12 hours ago, Square Wheels said: All our cats were free. In total, I suspect they've cost us well over 10 grand. Yeah... I've paid for 4 knees to be repaired on 2 different dogs. Probably $5K just for that. We pay for our dogs family member to help them when needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted November 26, 2021 Share #41 Posted November 26, 2021 10 hours ago, JerrySTL said: WoJSTL had a cow-orker who was financially broke. She was in an accident from which she received a nice settlement. Instead of paying off all her bills, she got a lot of nice tattoos plus bought some kind of nice oog for a couple of thousand dollars. Then she wasted the rest, well except for buying a new mobile home. She had to give up the oog, the tats look bad, and declare bankruptcy, but for one fleeting moment she was happy. Truly amazing what a small world it is! I remember hearing about LAJ's latest girlfriend, but I didn't think WoJSTL knew her! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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