I was supposed to be getting a black & gray Pomeranian puppy (due to be born any day) which I would have been receiving next month.

I found out the other day that the mother dog was hit by a car and killed. I am heartbroken . . . not only for the loss of this mother dog but over the fact that this much anticipated puppy will now never be born!!!

I have wanted a black & gray Pomeranian ever since acquiring our Keeshond (who will be 15 next month and I have had since she was a puppy)!!!!!!!!!!!! This has been a dream of mine for many, many years.

Does anyone live in the area in Kansas where Great Bend is located and do you have or know of someone who is willing to give away a Pomeranian puppy (preferably black and gray but will accept totally black)!???????

I have seen many posts here where you offer dogs of various breeds so I thought it might be worth a try.

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-- quinn wolfe (wolfiequinn@hotmail.com), February 14, 2002

Answers

Uhhh Quinn, I doubt anyone who breeds Poms seriously(or any breed), and thinks enough of them to keep them out from under cars and out of the street! is going to (usually) just give one away. It costs a lot of money to breed dogs if it is done right. If you are serious about this, log on to The American Kennel Club website. Ask for a list of Pom breeders in your area and start from there. I never look for dogs in the paper or anywhere else except at a reputable breeders. Just my preference. When I decide on a breed of dog, I do research, go to dog shows(you meet a lot of cool people there with the breed you are interested in)ask a lot of questions and while I am doing this I am saving my money. I have had breeders drive across two states while I am coming the same distance from the other direction to help me get my pup so there will be no need to ship(I don't ship either, or buy from someone who would). I also watch the different "lines", and close relatives of the dog I am considering, at "work", whether it be obedience, field trials, agility, coursing, "going to ground" etc. Now I know for Poms this is not an option, but you get the idea! LOL As a breeder I would never take anyone seriously who took it for granted that I thought so little of my pups that I'd just give one away. If you have had a dream of a Black Pom for all these many years you have had lots of time to save the money to purchase a pup and then have the resources to care for it properly. Just my take on things. LQ

-- Little Quacker (carouselxing@juno.com), February 15, 2002.

LQ . . . . while I understand you were simply "voicing your opinion" I disagree (my right of course). . . about purchasing a dog.

I have had many dogs in my lifetime and have only purchased one of them and that was for all the wrong reasons (I had a female Keeshond and wanted a "playmate" for her so purchased an older severely marked down in price male for her) and while I got them both "fixed" and they had regular vet visits, etc. I do not plan on purchasing any more dogs.

I have had many mutts and pure-bred (to name a few) Border Collie, Siberian Husky, Daschund and Keeshond that were GIVEN to me!!!!

Yes, I have "dreamt of this" for many years. . . .but do NOT like to purchase dogs when there are many out there that need good homes that people are more than willing to give away to someone who will take care of them.

Just IMHO.

-- quinn wolfe (wolfiequinn@hotmail.com), February 15, 2002.

Quinn,The black and grey pomeranian is called a wolf sable. Bettie

-- Bettie Ferguson (jobett@dixie-net.com), February 15, 2002.

Quinn, I have a Pom cross. She's a doll. While I can understand your arguement about so many dogs being in need of home I don't see how getting a pup (even a free one) will help save a life. If you are interested in saving a dog's life perhaps you should consider adopting from a rescue or shelter. Getting one from someone who is breeding or even just "not fixing" their dog is just adding to the population problem. Most of our dogs have been adopted mutts. However, when my hubby wanted a lab for hunting we did seek & pay a purebred registered pup from hunting parents. I think there are good reasons for breeders and good reasons for adopting, but setting yourself up to get a purebred pup for free and using the arguement that you don't want to pay because there are so many dogs in need of home is rediculous.

-- ellie (Elnorams@aol.com), February 17, 2002.

The old saying you get what you pay for stands true here .If someone is willing to give away purebred pups you can rest assure the quality is poor.In the long run that free pup could cost 100's to 1000's in vet bills.I breed dogs and at the age of 2 the "mom" has any where from 2,000 -4,000 dollars into them .They get all the genetic testing done before they are bred.

-- Patty {NY State} (fodfarms@hotmail.com), February 17, 2002.

I'm no expert on Poms, but I've been interested in them for sometime. My reading tells me that the wolf sable (black/grey) and black are not that common. Combining their relative scarcity with your desire to get one for free, I suspect you'll be waiting a LONG time. Sorry!

Poms are very popular with people who operate puppy mills (most small dogs, actually). Please be careful not to buy from one (if you decide to buy). You might check out: Hearts United for Animals -- they rescue a lot of puppy mill dogs -- http://www.hua.org/nexthome.html

Another to check is www.petfinder.com -- links to pet shelters and humane societies around the country. Good luck finding your perfect pet!

-- Joy F {So.Central Wisc.} (CatFlunky@excite.com), February 18, 2002.