danisgoat
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I LOVE this idea. Contacting your local sheltie rescue and try fostering a dog for awhile. This will see how your entire family reacts to adding a dog to your family.
Questions re: shedding / allergy?
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I LOVE this idea. Contacting your local sheltie rescue and try fostering a dog for awhile. This will see how your entire family reacts to adding a dog to your family.
OntarioSheltie
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Actually, not all Chinese cresteds are considered 'bald,' if its a type of dog that your daughter likes. In every litter of pups there are a number of what they call 'powder puffs,' which have soft silky fur covering their entire bodies.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/chinesecrested.htm
There are also a number of breeds that are considered hypoallergenic because the fur/dander doesn't seem to bother people as much. Here's a list of dogs that are better for allergy sufferers:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/allergy.htm
Danisgoat is absolutely right, a good breeder will have no problem allowing you and your daughter to spend a few hours around her dogs. A good breeder will want you to be sure that their dogs/pups will fit your family well so that they don't see the pup come back.
If you were near me I'd be happy to allow you to spend the day with my shelties, they LOVE kids and would have a great time! Oh well, if you plan on visiting Niagara Falls any time soon let me know, we're only a 20 min. detour away.
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jasonsjwou
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My daughter went to her friends house for a playdate.
They have two dogs, a Golden Retriever and a Daschund. She stayed in that house for 3 hours, and did not break out nor felt itchy.
No allergic reaction....
I think there is a really good chance that she would be okay with the dog.
I'm going to rescue meet&greet this weekend, and her blood testing nextweek.
Looking good~~
They have two dogs, a Golden Retriever and a Daschund. She stayed in that house for 3 hours, and did not break out nor felt itchy.
No allergic reaction....
I think there is a really good chance that she would be okay with the dog.
I'm going to rescue meet&greet this weekend, and her blood testing nextweek.
Looking good~~
OntarioSheltie
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This may just be my experience, but I wouldn't rely fully on a blood test, I'd pay more attention to how she is after spending an afternoon with shelties.
I tested positively for dog, cat and bird allergies a number of years ago. I was around all three on a regular basis and never noticed a difference when they were or were not around.
I now have three shelties and the last time I was tested I tested negative for dog allergies (After the allergist gave me a big lecture about how I"m likely very allergic to my pets but it doesn't matter since I would refuse to re home them anyway).
jasonsjwou
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I just came from local sheltie rescue meet & greet.
There were 10+ shelties in one place. My daughter played with just about all of them for many hours, and she did not have allergy any break out. I think we are clear for a dog. That's a good news
There were 6-7 dogs available for adoption. And there were few more shelties already adopted and owned by other people.
members from the rescue organization were very friendly and helpful. I had a very good time. All dogs were pretty calm and didn't go crazy on barking frenzy. I assume that the dogs were probably nervous and didn't want to play.
Few dogs were shedding like crazy. Then again, there were few dogs that didn't lose hair even when I stroked their back. Two dogs just came to me and sat by my feet. They say "the dog will choose you".......
One thing I did notice. All the dogs that were pretty and better marked/proportioned, were already owned by and spoken for. Older dogs (like 10years old), obese dogs, not-so-pretty colored, neglected ones with behavioral issues... were mostly available for adoption. There was one we liked, but the dog didn't seem to be too interested in me.
Well. We'll have to go through the application process. I don't know how much of their true personality I can see in these meet&greet settings... I'll see.
Everything is still on the table as far as I'm concerned. Rescues, Puppies, Other breeds, or even postponding.
There were 10+ shelties in one place. My daughter played with just about all of them for many hours, and she did not have allergy any break out. I think we are clear for a dog. That's a good news
There were 6-7 dogs available for adoption. And there were few more shelties already adopted and owned by other people.
members from the rescue organization were very friendly and helpful. I had a very good time. All dogs were pretty calm and didn't go crazy on barking frenzy. I assume that the dogs were probably nervous and didn't want to play.
Few dogs were shedding like crazy. Then again, there were few dogs that didn't lose hair even when I stroked their back. Two dogs just came to me and sat by my feet. They say "the dog will choose you".......
One thing I did notice. All the dogs that were pretty and better marked/proportioned, were already owned by and spoken for. Older dogs (like 10years old), obese dogs, not-so-pretty colored, neglected ones with behavioral issues... were mostly available for adoption. There was one we liked, but the dog didn't seem to be too interested in me.
Well. We'll have to go through the application process. I don't know how much of their true personality I can see in these meet&greet settings... I'll see.
Everything is still on the table as far as I'm concerned. Rescues, Puppies, Other breeds, or even postponding.
SheltieChe
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as new owners I would stay away from many behavioral issues dogs, i.e. puppy mills if they extremely timid or reactive. I am sure rescues will know which dog would be good placement for you and your family. Regarding obesity and poor looking coats, I think many dogs come in neglected and it is only matter of good nutrition/ exercise/ checking thyroid ... I would not worry about outer look so much, few months will do significant change for such pups. Regarding "your dog will find you" hmmm, shelties in general are reserved with strangers as a breed so who knows...
If your girls are active getting dog older than 10 years might not be a good idea... but you need not start with a puppy, many dogs 3-5 years old will have plenty of energy but also calmness/ common sense usually returns to the pups after they hit 2 years old or so I am told
CentraL IL Sheltie rescue is having puppies which will be avail end of Aug but they do require fence.
http://www.illinoissheltierescue.com/available.html
WI sheltie rescue or Iowa do not require fence but you will have to drive to pick up in person. Those both sites are often have unlisted shelties who go straight to homes.
you can also go to local agility place/ obedience place/ conformation show when they have classes/trials/ shows, there will be plenty of shelties there.
Many people will bring their puppies to socialize so that is one other way to find good breeder and possibly interest your kids in doing something else with their activities. Your local agility club trials are coming in June
http://www.agilityindy.org/about.html
If your girls are active getting dog older than 10 years might not be a good idea... but you need not start with a puppy, many dogs 3-5 years old will have plenty of energy but also calmness/ common sense usually returns to the pups after they hit 2 years old or so I am told
CentraL IL Sheltie rescue is having puppies which will be avail end of Aug but they do require fence.
http://www.illinoissheltierescue.com/available.html
WI sheltie rescue or Iowa do not require fence but you will have to drive to pick up in person. Those both sites are often have unlisted shelties who go straight to homes.
you can also go to local agility place/ obedience place/ conformation show when they have classes/trials/ shows, there will be plenty of shelties there.
Many people will bring their puppies to socialize so that is one other way to find good breeder and possibly interest your kids in doing something else with their activities. Your local agility club trials are coming in June
http://www.agilityindy.org/about.html
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Thank you for looking into rescue in your search for your new Sheltie. There are some dogs there because they have issues but there are as many great dogs their through no fault of their own.
You mentioned you saw obese Shelties at the Meet and Greet. As long as there is not a medical issue, obesity is usually a fairly easy problem to solve with proper diet and exercise. I have first hand experience with this.
In August of 2009 I adopted a morbidly obese Sheltie named Baxter through Wisconsin Sheltie Rescue. He was in terrible shape, could not walk more than a few feet without laying down and his coat felt like straw. Apparently his former owners had fed him way too much of the wrong things. I took him because I saw he had a great personality and came from a home that had children. It took nine long months of proper diet and exercise for him to lose 20+ pounds and get back to the Sheltie he should be but he was so worth it. He's a happy guy that feels and looks great and is wonderful with children.
Baxter shortly after he came home
Baxter as he looks now
Baxter with my grandson. You can see how he loves kids and is very gentle with them.
If the temperament is right please don't disregard the dogs that might require a little bit of work to get them back into shape. Temperament is so important especially if there are children. Good luck in your search.
You mentioned you saw obese Shelties at the Meet and Greet. As long as there is not a medical issue, obesity is usually a fairly easy problem to solve with proper diet and exercise. I have first hand experience with this.
In August of 2009 I adopted a morbidly obese Sheltie named Baxter through Wisconsin Sheltie Rescue. He was in terrible shape, could not walk more than a few feet without laying down and his coat felt like straw. Apparently his former owners had fed him way too much of the wrong things. I took him because I saw he had a great personality and came from a home that had children. It took nine long months of proper diet and exercise for him to lose 20+ pounds and get back to the Sheltie he should be but he was so worth it. He's a happy guy that feels and looks great and is wonderful with children.
Baxter shortly after he came home
Baxter as he looks now
Baxter with my grandson. You can see how he loves kids and is very gentle with them.
If the temperament is right please don't disregard the dogs that might require a little bit of work to get them back into shape. Temperament is so important especially if there are children. Good luck in your search.
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