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Posted by Jellebee 19 yrs ago
We are planning to buy a puppy in Hong Kong. Being first time dog owners, any advice on what we should look out for when buying a puppy (including licenses, permits, vaccines, etc) would be much appreciated!

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Jellebee 19 yrs ago
Absolutely! Dont know if I gave the wrong impression with my posting somehow, but being "first timers" doesnt make us any less committed :)

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yaffle 19 yrs ago
Why would anyone buy a puppy? Puppies are free from the spca. I would trust a breeding program developed by randy stray dogs over a puppy mill in gaundong anyday

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dimac4 19 yrs ago
I would suggest you adopt fromt the spca - they are guarranteed free from disease, are healthy and are all up to date on all their jabs and the staff are more than happy to help you in teaching you care of the dog. The spca vets are fantastic (and very good value) and you save a life.


When we bought our dog it wasn't free - $500 for a mixed breed, $1,000 for a pedigree, (this includes neutering}plus $200 yearly membership fee . You can check out what they have online -

http://www.spca.org.hk/eng/adopt/homing.html

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Applepup 19 yrs ago
Definately think about what you are looking for in a dog and look into the breeds carefully. Are you looking for companionship? Or a dog that will be more happy spending time alone? One that will readily learn tricks? A long hair or short hair (can mean alot of grooming difference). Friendly to visitors? Good with kids? A jogging or hiking companion? One that is happy to be walked less often? Larger dogs (over 20 kgs) are not allowed off lead in country parks, I believe. They are also more expensive to board when you go on holidays, to feed, to take to the vet etc. It may be the breeds you have in mind are not suitable for your lifestyle, so better to find out now than six months in.

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K8sMum 19 yrs ago
Highly recommend www.hongkongdogrescue.com. We adopted a lovely dog from Sally & her volunteer angels. Great information on their site too. Save a dog's life!

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Jellebee 19 yrs ago
Thanks very much everyone for your very helpful suggestions, especially Simple Simon!

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Applepup 19 yrs ago
Hong Kong Dog rescue also requires foster parents, which may be a good way to "try out" having a dog in the family.

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RiceT 19 yrs ago
Adopt! Lots of pups needing homes here. : )

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expat hk 19 yrs ago
We have beautiful puppies that we have rescued we have vaccinated,wormed trained them and given them heaps of love we now looking for good homes.Look under pets on this site to see photos of them or phone Narelle on 91992340.Free for a loving home in return.

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john5023 19 yrs ago
Agree that adoption is the best way to go... The pet stores in Hong Kong (especially Causeway Bay) are some of the most depressing places in this city. I really wish they were regulated in some way.

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Outdoors 19 yrs ago
I totally recommend adoption, (although you can never be entirely sure what you are getting) all my dogs are adopted and they are fabulous.


If you insist on buying a puppy, then I suggest importing from a breader overseas. Check out http://www.dogzonline.com for Aussie breaders.


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maddog 19 yrs ago
For my 10 cents worth. I'd "push" you in the direction of adoption from one of the welfare agencies. I worked at SPCA for 5 years, so have a fairly good idea of what goes on there. I agree with some of the posters here. Pet shops do not have very good hygene standards in regards to Distemper, Parvo virus etc. It's quite heartbreaking to see the very young (In my opinion, too young) cats and dogs on sale in the pet shops. I have lost count of the number of young animals I have seen for sale that are still in the suckling stage. All Vets in Hong Kong see lots of cases of puppies who are on the verge of death after being bought from a pet shop a week earlier.

I have been a "Foster Parent" for the SPCA for over 7 years now (Mainly Kittens). That is another way to see if a pet is suited for you before you take the plunge.

Good luck with whatever you choose.

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Jellebee 19 yrs ago
Thanks very much all for your very valuable insights, and yes it has been very depressing going around looking at dogs on sale the last few days in terms of the living conditions, attitudes of the breeders, etc. Importing from overseas certainly would be a lot more reliable but more expensive too as Miss P rightly points out.


So until we can find happy middle ground I think "foster parenting" is an excellent option to start off with especially for newbies like us, so many thanks for that suggestion.

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Applepup 19 yrs ago
Good choice Jellebee, I totally agree about the poor pet shop pups. I think fostering will be a great chance to see different dogs.

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LostnShanghai 19 yrs ago
Can you people stop giving them animal rights speeches and just answer the question of where the pet shops are?


It's other people's decisions where and what to adopt. If you don't know something such as where the shops are, it doesn't help things to insert your own agendas.

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DA 19 yrs ago
Dear LostnShanghai,


There is a question for advice on what to look out for - and that is being answered here. You can go to any pet shop in HK, where $$$ is the only concern of the shopowners. Ok so that's an animal right issue, but also there is a consumer rights issues here too - as you fork out your several thousand dollars for the cute but poorly bred animal, you are not aware of the numerous diseases or genetic problems these animals may face that not only can cause great emotional stress to the owner as well as thousands in vet bills (sometimes spent on a lost cause).


This is all valuable advice to anyone considering buying from a pet shop or "breeder" in HK.


Where's your valuable advice?

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bournemouth 19 yrs ago
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See if you would like to have "White White", which have been with us for 2 weeks as the only froster member in our family.


She is a mixture of Golden Retriever, just 18 months yrs old. She is calm and behave so much.


Always send me a mail at "tif2205@yahoo.com.hk" and we can let me know more about her.


Thanks!


Tif



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Jellebee 19 yrs ago
Has anyone out there imported puppies from Australia and if so, what issues if any did you face?

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