So we are finally getting ready to looking the second dog. My q to the COSBC is, anyone have or know of someone who is getting rid of puppies (or young)?
I normally go through the humane society or adoption/rescue companies, but figure another way is to simply ask who on the board knows of canines needing a home. Perhaps before they end up going to one of the above.
Generally speaking, we are not breed specific but do have a tradition of black lab mutts. This is a family dog, not a show dog. So outside of healthy, being certified, pure isn't a selling point. Does need to a breed that is generally good with kids, i do have little ones. Only things I stay aware from are
1) excessive shedding, i hate it
2) tiny dogs, 20lbs full grown is about the smallest we are interested in
3) Somewhere in the middle of the energy range
4) not a drooling breed
But i am open to breeds meeting the above, not stuck on black labs, they just happen to meet the needs and I have always had good luck.
Anyone? Otherwise I will be heading to some rescue events at the end of the month.
If no ideas, what have y'all used for rescue agencies? My current buddy came from CO Puppy Rescue 3 years ago, but if someone has a relationship with another agency, I am all about friends of friends.