Don't get me started on rehoming centres
Recently a friend wanted an older dog - he went to Dogs Trust and was shown 3 - remembering that his 5 children are now in their late teens : they were shown a husky-type, a JR that 'might bite', as well as a mastiff - obviously DT have dogs 'of the week' .......... he went to a small local rescue and found a mixed breed of about 4 years old. She is already Ruling the Roost
. The above happened to a cousin about 10 years ago: wanted a quieter non-puppy dog; was not allowed to see the DT kennels but was shown a Staffie, a Sheltie as well as being 'put on the waiting list'. When we looked at the DT web-site: yep, the Staffie was their 'dog of the month'
and they charge over £100.00 these days.
At least with a puppy one should know what one is getting. However, British Bulldogs have problems. Many years ago we met the sister and brother of the Bulldog that had won Crufts: we could hear them huffing through the woods B4 we met them!!!!
I would be interested in whether this Bulldog litter had been delivered naturally or via Section as not many Bulldogs give birth without assistance: hence the high price, Vet fees have to be covered as well as the Stud Dog Fee and other health checks. Don't get drawn in with Kennel Club paper work either
I could go on
Paying large amounts of money doesn't stop them arriving in rescue either