Golden Retriever

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

I wasn't going by that list, was using the actual intelligence list that has brad's dog right up in the top two.

Steve

Sorry, that list does specify train-ability But I do agree, the ones I've seen are fairly smart, working in the agility ring. They can put things together fairly well. Not like Border Collies, mind you, but still pretty sharp. I think they're great dogs for families with kids. I wouldn't call them dumb, just happy. If you want dumb, get an Aussie

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I wouldn't call them dumb, just happy. If you want dumb, get an Aussie

oh I call him dumb all the time, expecialy at 10:30 at night when I am in my robe trying to go to bed and the dumbA$$ won't come in because I don't have a treat in my hand. He thinks its funny just to sit there and play dumb.

Steve

[intarsiabox]

I've seen lots of pure breds in Edmonton that have registered parents but the owners didn't register the puppies for very reasonable prices. My dog is from a husky breeder that happened to be trying to sell their acreage at the time so they were selling the puppies unregistered for a third of their usual price. Some people just do it because they love puppies and don't register any of them even though they could and get more money. Just need to spend some time and keep an eye out.

[Aquattro]

http://www.whitephantomkennels.com/r...t-not-papered/

just some info..

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

http://www.whitephantomkennels.com/r...t-not-papered/

just some info..

Makes a good point about disease/defect tests. Always ask for proof of the testing and first shots regardless of breeder, hobbiest, registered or unregistered. I took the rest with a grain of salt after I read their article on how crossbreeds are bad and imply that most people who doesn't register their dogs or sell crossbreeds are out to scam you and don't care for their animals.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by intarsiabox

I took the rest with a grain of salt after I read their article on how crossbreeds are bad and imply that most people who doesn't register their dogs or sell crossbreeds are out to scam you and don't care for their animals.

Never even read that part, just pointing out the registering part. I have a pitty X from the SPCA, best dog ever.
That being said, if someone with a cross is trying to get big bucks for puppies, it's pretty scammy
For purebred dogs, sold as purebred, they must be registered and accompanied by papers by law. Any decent breeder would know this and not offer paperless options, cheaper or not.
I agree papers are pointless to most people, I keep mine around so I remember my dogs birthdays -lol

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I agree papers are pointless to most people, I keep mine around so I remember my dogs birthdays -lol

I keep the wife around for the same reason!

[axe_man16]

Originally Posted by intarsiabox

I keep the wife around for the same reason!

Hahahaha!

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by intarsiabox

I keep the wife around for the same reason!

Lucky guy. My wife doesn't remember my birthday -lol

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by intarsiabox

I've seen lots of pure breds in Edmonton that have registered parents but the owners didn't register the puppies for very reasonable prices. My dog is from a husky breeder that happened to be trying to sell their acreage at the time so they were selling the puppies unregistered for a third of their usual price. Some people just do it because they love puppies and don't register any of them even though they could and get more money. Just need to spend some time and keep an eye out.

it just doesn't make sence. it cost under 20 bucks to regester a dog as a private individual, if you are a breeder doing 2 or more of a litter it is even cheeper. why would they discount 300 to 800 bucks to save 20?
usaly if they don't register them it is because they can't.

Steve