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#1 ·
to get dogs these days?? I'm after a weimaraner or dobermann maybe great dane.. Not sure yet of the 3 but any info accepted. Word to ya mother:2thumb:
 
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#3 ·
Either a rescue - breed rescues exist for all three or a GOOD BREEDER - a good breeder of any of the breeds you mention should health test - each breed should be hip scored and probably eye tested - contact the relevant breed clubs for advice ;)
 
#4 ·
If you want a KC dog to possibly show them perhaps try www.epupz.co.uk Los of the dogs you like there :D
 
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Ive seen all three in rescues, particularly Weimaraners of which I must have seen about 5 in the last 6 months! I was totally surprised when we first started visiting them how many pedigree dogs were being handed in; I only expected there to be crosses.

Do you want a puppy or an adult dog? Not being a fan of puppies myself I would personally start by Googling the breed rescue for these (there may be more than one for each) and making contact. In the meantime, as there may be waiting lists, I would also sign up with a site that deals in rescues like Dogpages.org.uk. They keep up to date lists of many dogs currently available both in rescues and privately advertised. They also have a board where you can "offer a home" to a specific breed, and people can contact you directly if they know of any available. The great thing about quite a few rescues is that most are now fostered and assessed, so you get a good idea of what the dogs personality and temperament are like well before you take it home.

Good luck!
 
#9 ·
Thanks for that. I have looked through all recue centres in cardiff... No joy.. Googled it no joy. Guess i may have to branch out a little. Dnt suppose you remembered where ya saw the weimaraners do ya?? I would like a pup or something older but nowt on its last legs.. Would like a good coup[le of yrs outta him.
 
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#8 ·
You would be suprised! Breed rescues are having whole unsold litters handed in at the moment, although these aren't likely to be the most responsibly bred, it is better to get a rescue pup than hand money over to a back yard breeder.

To get a well bred pup, contact the breed clubs of the breeds you mention. They will both be able to tell you how to find a responsibly bred pup, and put you in touch with good breeders.
 
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I remember seeing a female Weimaraner at Millbrook RSPCA before Christmas, about 10 months old - shes been adopted since. Had a lot of energy! I believe I also saw one or two on the Battersea and Dogs Trust websites. Im sure there have been more, but I dont really recall where else specifically. I must have seen some through Dogpages, as Ive visited it so often! Possibly it was through Many Tears dog rescue; I have seen pretty much every breed go through them at some point or other.

EDIT - lol, speak of the devil - http://www.dogsblog.com/swedie/
 
#13 ·
There is no 'place' like a shop or supermarket , to get apuppy. First you need to research all the breeds you are interested in, and decide on one, then think about which sex you wanted and what colour, then do more research so that you could ask about hereditary diseases and health testing, then go to the kennel club website and have a look for a list of breeders, or any of the dog classifieds, and using the knowledge you have gained, look at the puppies, ask questions and expect to have questions asked of you by the breeder if she is halfway decent. If you are invited to view with no questions asked, and the breeder seems happy to sell you a puppy without asking any questions, I would walk away. Of course always make sure you see the mother with the puppies.
Out of interest, what is it about the 3 breeds you named, which attracts you? They are all so different in character.
 
#14 ·
Independent Weimaraner Rescue and Re-homing Service
Jean Fairlie (Admin), Shandon By Helensburgh, Argyll. Tel: 01436 820478
Email: tasairgid_weimar@compuserve.com
Ms H Brown, Larkhall, Lanarkshire. Tel: 01698 881899
Elaine White, Billingham, Cleveland. Tel: 01642 560932

Weimaraner Club of Great Britain Rescue
Mr A Kousourou, Scotland, Tel: 01698 813817
Diane Turner, All areas, Tel: 01483 505256
Helena Jupp, East Midlands, East Anglia, North East, Tel: 01327 831097
Gill Robson, Wales, West Midlands, Tel: 01443 228768
Margarita Booker, All areas. Tel:01293 871373
email margaritabooker@weimaranerclubofgreatbritain.org.uk
Lynn Leach, Yorkshire. Tel: 01977 709134 Email kidmal@hotmail.com
 
#15 ·
Shell195 said:
Independent Weimaraner Rescue and Re-homing Service
Jean Fairlie (Admin), Shandon By Helensburgh, Argyll. Tel: 01436 820478
Email: tasairgid_weimar@compuserve.com
Ms H Brown, Larkhall, Lanarkshire. Tel: 01698 881899
Elaine White, Billingham, Cleveland. Tel: 01642 560932

Weimaraner Club of Great Britain Rescue
Mr A Kousourou, Scotland, Tel: 01698 813817
Diane Turner, All areas, Tel: 01483 505256
Helena Jupp, East Midlands, East Anglia, North East, Tel: 01327 831097
Gill Robson, Wales, West Midlands, Tel: 01443 228768
Margarita Booker, All areas. Tel:01293 871373
email margaritabooker@weimaranerclubofgreatbritain.org.uk
Lynn Leach, Yorkshire. Tel: 01977 709134 Email kidmal@hotmail.com
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Thanks, I hav now been in touch with Independent Weimaraner Rescue & Rehoming Service. Thanks for your help.
 
#16 ·
Nope, you never find danes in rescue...:whistling2:

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Daneline International

Great Dane Rescue and rehoming center UK, finding homes for unwanted Great Danes

Great Dane Adoption Society - UK rescue and rehoming

great dane rescue scotland

Great Dane Rescue Ireland - Home

Yep, you're right, rarer than rocking horse poo (yes, that is sarcasm).

Can I respectfully suggest you read up a bit about their needs and care before you ring any of these rescues, because there's more to getting a dog than saying "I like that type". Can you walk a dog that is 80kg? Are you home most of the day (danes dont like to be left)? Or can you hire a dog sitter? What about food bills, vet bills (easily double what you'd pay for the average dog), insurance (again - twice as much), etc...

Weimaraners are incredibly energetic and intelligent, they need a couple of hours exercise a day and then some. Dobes are a different dog, and danes right at the other end of the spectrum.

Doesn't sound much like you're ready for any of them yet if you dont see any difference between them.
 
#17 ·
LisaLQ said:
Nope, you never find danes in rescue...:whistling2:

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Daneline International

Great Dane Rescue and rehoming center UK, finding homes for unwanted Great Danes

Great Dane Adoption Society - UK rescue and rehoming

great dane rescue scotland

Great Dane Rescue Ireland - Home

Yep, you're right, rarer than rocking horse poo (yes, that is sarcasm).

Can I respectfully suggest you read up a bit about their needs and care before you ring any of these rescues, because there's more to getting a dog than saying "I like that type". Can you walk a dog that is 80kg? Are you home most of the day (danes dont like to be left)? Or can you hire a dog sitter? What about food bills, vet bills (easily double what you'd pay for the average dog), insurance (again - twice as much), etc...

Weimaraners are incredibly energetic and intelligent, they need a couple of hours exercise a day and then some. Dobes are a different dog, and danes right at the other end of the spectrum.

Doesn't sound much like you're ready for any of them yet if you dont see any difference between them.
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Advice i asked for not criticism. I think im able to look after a dog retard. I aint 6 you know. And when have i mentioned not seeing any difference in them.. Stuck up TART thas all you are.
 
#18 ·
OMG how rude are you! I actually found Lisa's post quite useful - especially for people who love the larger dog breeds but have never worked with them before.

Whatever gave you the right to be so personally obnoxious towards her I don't know but that is a pretty naff attitude to throw at someone :(
 
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brittone05 said:
OMG how rude are you! I actually found Lisa's post quite useful - especially for people who love the larger dog breeds but have never worked with them before.

Whatever gave you the right to be so personally obnoxious towards her I don't know but that is a pretty naff attitude to throw at someone :(
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Doesn't sound much like you're ready for any of them yet if you dont see any difference between them. Thas what.
 
#20 ·
TBH - you came on acting like a dog is some sort of shopping item, listing three totally different breeds and talking as if you've never researched any of them (anyone who had would know that danes are often in rescue, as are dobies and weimeraners as they're not ideal first time dogs). If you'd researched your breeds, you'd know that, because you'd have contacted them all by now. You dont just pick out a dog like a tin of beans.

If you choose to read helpful suggestions as personal digs, then that's your guilty conscience, not mine :gasp:
 
#21 ·
LisaLQ said:
TBH - you came on acting like a dog is some sort of shopping item, listing three totally different breeds and talking as if you've never researched any of them (anyone who had would know that danes are often in rescue, as are dobies and weimeraners as they're not ideal first time dogs). If you'd researched your breeds, you'd know that, because you'd have contacted them all by now. You dont just pick out a dog like a tin of beans.

If you choose to read helpful suggestions as personal digs, then that's your guilty conscience, not mine :gasp:
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Guilt.. Nah dnt do guilt. I picked these 3 dogs for the reasons below.

Dobermann - had 1 in the past
Weimeraner - Mates had 1 in the past and i liked him
Great Dane - as above.

So like i said advice not criticism - and also said been in touch with the weim rescue centre so dnt need your so called helpful suggestions.
 
#22 ·
Aah so an educated choice then. Based on exercise levels, energy, training, obedience, guard potential, noise, moulting, compatability with other dogs, health issues, whether they can be left while you work, how good they are with people, etc.

Nope, just liked how they look. Good luck with that.:lol2:
 
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LisaLQ said:
Aah so an educated choice then. Based on exercise levels, energy, training, obedience, guard potential, noise, moulting, compatability with other dogs, health issues, whether they can be left while you work, how good they are with people, etc.

Nope, just liked how they look. Good luck with that.:lol2:
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To be honest, I do think that is a bit unfair.

Several of my friends own breeds I have never owned, and based on being around their dogs and chatting to them, I would be able to make a decision, or at least a partial decision, on whether I might like that breed in the future. Not based purely on looks, (look would always be my last criteria when choosing a dog, I didn't even like the look of Golden Retrievers one bit when we got our first) but on everything else aswell.
 
#24 ·
well i agree with lisa..

my friend owns a staffy and i (my family) own a staffy cross (she hardly looks staffy at all to be honest just a slight hint!) but i would still have no idea on how to look after a full on staff myself.

my boyfriend has a german shepard and although after other halfs stabbing incident i was there every day i could not get one and say yeah i could look after one because other half has one and ive seen it..

i dont think there is any dog i could say i could have because i know how to look after them..

i would love an EBT at some point, but if i where ti be given one now i would have no idea.. in saying i would like one in talking 10-20 maybe more years!!

yes i understand the feeling of wanting a dog, but please please for the dog's sake do ALOT of research, the amount of dogs being put down because of plases being over-run is not fair, and if people read up on these dogs and knew what they where taking on before they got it there would be less in rescues!

lisa i fall in love with your dane every time i see him <3<3

this isnt taking the mickey or putting you down or anything like this i just want you to consider what your taking on before you do it!
 
#25 ·
I have 11 dogs and researched none of them. I have a GSD as my friend breeds them and needed a large dog of a guarding nature to free roam the house and garden at night. A Rottie which I have had before but got him as a companion for my GSD when her GSD friends died. 2 Lurchers, 1 found on the motorway as a pup and the other taken into the vets as a tiny puppy that had to have a leg amputated. I have 2 Cavaliers that I handreared and kept. 1 Yorkie cross that someone kept locked in a cupboard, 1 Staffy cross rescued when the neighbour abandoned her. 1 Springer cross that my OH took off someone that couldnt cope. 1 Patterdale cross that was kept locked in a run with no shelter at 6 weeks old
I knew nothing about most of the breeds I took on yet managed to train them all and give all the excercise and care each dog needs. All my dogs have great lives and forever homes here
Everyone has to start somewhere and now the OP has decided he wants a Weinarama Im sure he will research the breed

Too much nastiness about these days outside and on this forum which is why I no longer argue unless it really is necessary
 
#28 ·
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  • [*]All Creatures Great and Small
    Church Farm, Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran, Gwent, NP44 8AD
    Tel: 01633 866144
    [*]RSPCA Newport Animal Centre
    Ringland Way, Ringland, Llanwern, Nr Newport NP6 2LL
    Tel: 0300 123 0744
    www.rspca.org.uk
    [*]Socelex Sanctuary for Injured Animals
    Temple Cloud Farm, Crumlin, Nr Newport, Gwent NP11 3BD
    Tel: 01495/211401 Email: dianeallen@madasafish.com
    www.socelex.co.uk
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  • [*]Dobermann

    Dobermann Rehoming Association
    Mrs C Omar. Tel: 01276 855326

    Dobermann Rescue
    Mr and Mrs Bradley, Brighton, Sussex. Tel: 01273 684830
    Mr & Mrs Winterbourn, Boston, Lincs. Tel: 01205 750570
    Mrs V Griffiths, Telford, Shropshire. Tel: 01952 409474
    Mr & Mrs Le Bez, Swaffham, Norfolk. Tel: 01760 722037
    Miss H Townsend, Suffolk. Tel: 01473 832301
    Mrs A Weston, London. Tel: 0208 3042942
    Mr & Mrs Gibbons, Wickford, Essex. Tel: 01268 733353
    Edwina Charlton, Mold, Flintshire. Tel: 07879 230589 Fax: 01352 741 281
    Email: edwinacharltondawn@hotmail.co.uk

    Dobermann Welfare Association
    Mrs D Stevens, Leominster, Herefordshire. Tel: 01568 708502

    Dobermanns In Need
    Mrs V McDonald (Co-ordinator), Angmering, W Sussex. Tel: 01243 542545 (9 till 6pm)
    Email: dob.ineed@virgin.net www.dobeinneed.co.uk/




  • [*]Great Dane

    Daneline
    Mrs S Satterley, Ilminster, Somerset. Tel: 01460 52676
    Ms L De Figueiredo, Bristol. Tel: 0117 9723343
    Mr C Warboys, Halifax, West Yorkshire. Tel: 01422 833105
    www.daneline.co.uk

    Great Dane Adoption Society
    Ms E Howell, Aldershot, Hants.
    Tel: 0870 7874691 Email: information@danes.org.uk
    www.danes.org.uk

    Great Dane Care
    Mr and Mrs G Davies, Carmarthen, Dyfed. Tel: 01267 290317
    Mrs H Evans, Llansamlet, Swansea. Tel: 01792 424401

    Great Dane Rescue Centre
    Christine Bygott, Woodside Farm, Ashton Common, Trowbridge, Wilts
    Phone 01225 755184 or 07742 308210
    www.greatdanerescue.co.uk Email: christine@greatdanerescue.co.uk

    National Great Dane Rescue
    Mrs Damale-Newson, Secretary. Tel: 01249 720881

    Scottish Great Dane Club Rescue
    Mrs Karen Smith (Co-ordinator), Leven, Fife. Tel: 01333 350444

    South Western Great Dane Club Rescue
    Mrs Phelan, Cardiff. Tel: 02920 777629






  • [*]Weimaraner

    Independent Weimaraner Rescue and Re-homing Service
    Jean Fairlie (Admin), Shandon By Helensburgh, Argyll. Tel: 01436 820478
    Email: tasairgid_weimar@compuserve.com
    Ms H Brown, Larkhall, Lanarkshire. Tel: 01698 881899
    Elaine White, Billingham, Cleveland. Tel: 01642 560932

    Weimaraner Club of Great Britain Rescue
    Mr A Kousourou, Scotland, Tel: 01698 813817
    Diane Turner, All areas, Tel: 01483 505256
    Helena Jupp, East Midlands, East Anglia, North East, Tel: 01327 831097
    Gill Robson, Wales, West Midlands, Tel: 01443 228768
    Margarita Booker, All areas. Tel:01293 871373
    email margaritabooker@weimaranerclubofgreatbritain.org.uk
    Lynn Leach, Yorkshire. Tel: 01977 709134 Email kidmal@hotmail.com


Many Tears in Wales take in allot of different breeds, including the ones you have mentioned. So your best bet would be to contact them and see if your suitable.
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