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Q: Having a dog in China?

Is it a good idea to get one? Does anyone have one? I want a lab or golden, something big that doesn't remind me a of a Pomeranian. What are the veterinarian clinics like over there and were could I look to get a little pup pup?

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probably not a good idea to get a dog, especially a big one. You don't know the size of your accommodation yet, and to leave any dog while you are working, especially a big one, in a small apartment would be unfair. There is also the fact that pets can restrict any travel plans, especially if you want to see more of the country.

WanderingTeacher:

Yes, this is true.. I had those thoughts and concerns in the back of my mind but I guess the selfish part of me liked the idea of coming home to this great big hunk of love waiting for me... I'm such freaking a lush.... Smh

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Yes, this is true.. I had those thoughts and concerns in the back of my mind but I guess the selfish part of me liked the idea of coming home to this great big hunk of love waiting for me... I'm such freaking a lush.... Smh

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I have a golden retriever here in China. I have had them all my life and got a pup after I had been here a year. I didn't buy it from a pet shop or puppy mill. I had a friend search locally on the internet, found a family that had bread their female. Saw Scout (my dog's name when he was 4 weeks and each week until I took him home at eight weeks. I saw the father and the conditions in which he was whelped. He is three years now and weighs close to 40 kg.

 

If you love dogs then why not? Let me tell you the pros and cons though.

 

Their are no dog parks.

Most Chinese are terrified of big dogs

Very limited supply of dog products in the markets

Most people live in apartments, which may not work well for a big dog (I did, but then I got a villa with a yard for my boy.)

 

The pros are obvious.

He is always happy to see me!

Does what ever I say!

And he never ask me for money!!!!

 

 

WanderingTeacher:

Now you really make me want one badly. I had a Golden growing up and she past right afterI moved away to college.. I don't know how I would've gotten through middle school and especially high school, without her. I miss having that in my life.. :-(

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You need to remember one thing. When you ask a Chinese person to take care of your dog, e.g. something like "You must use a leash" then after your dog is gone you will be faced with, "your stupid dog ran away"

 

vets are very hit and miss. I think some of the vets we've seen have been in the game because they like to torture animals, you wouldn't be able to tell the place is a vet or a butcher.

 

regarding buying a dog in China, you will find that many dogs are infected with parvovirus, a family member bought a puppy last year, she had asked if it was healthy and had been vaccinated, according to seller it was, yet 5 days after getting her puppy it died from parvovirus.

 

you will also face the problem of feeding the dog, if you go the kibble way, then you are at risk of your dog getting bad dog food and dying. I don't dare think what a BARF diet would cost for a big dog like a golden. 

 

that being said, there are many healthy dogs running around our neighborhood. it is possible, but if you are just one person, maybe the workload is too high. Especially the first months a dog is pretty high maintenance. 

 

I suggest get a Chinese girlfriend instead. If you are lucky, you will find they are also soft and can lick your face. 

WanderingTeacher:

Wow that's just.. So.. Unfortunate... Smh. I've wanted one so bad and the only reason I haven't gotten one is because I work 40+ hours a week. Now that I'll only be working 18 or so it's more reasonable.. But I just can have them dying on me.. A Chinese BOYfriend would suit my tastes and desires more accurately actually... But then again I really really REALLY am in love with being single... I just can't imagine my life right now being tied so closely to another person.. I'm too young for that.. I need to be free.. Or at least be with someone that wants to do everything I want to do.. But what kind of relationship is that? "Dear God, make me a bird, so I can fly far.. Far far away from here." First round of drinks on me if you know that reference! Lol

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sorrel:

A chinese boy-friend can be more of a bind than a dog 

 

(Forest Gump btw)

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Iron_Monkey:

But the dog would most likely have shorter nails.

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Scandinavian:

But the dog would most likely have better body odor. 

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WanderingTeacher:

Lmfao! You all are so funny.. I think we should schedule an eChinacities meet up of some kind.. That way I can buy you all drinks and pry as much information out of you as possible and also figure out why it is that Chinese boys have longer nails and worst body oder tha a dog... I Just don't understand...

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If there is ever a eChinacities IRL hangout, then I must request that it is near ZH as I cannot bring my dog anywhere as he is not allowed on trains and all Chinese airlines ban pets in the cabin, and there is no way in hell my dogs life is put in the hands of a China Air luggage mis-handler.

 

 

Note. Chinese boys have long nails:

1) because as little emperors they don't actually need to do any physical work at all. Their grandmother ties and unties their shoes

2) there is some superstitious BS going on about how cutting nails is a bad thing 

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you referenced the movie "Forrest Gump" when they were running from the father in the corn field.  i drink expensive liquor so your first round in china is going to be expensive... hope you got a good job wanderingteacher.

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Scandi, I am totally ok with that. Let's plan something.

 

Sorrell and Iron_Monkey, I am going to need you both to be in attendance as well.

 

Paul, yeah...probably not..however..good ol' savings in American dollars should suffice a round or two :)

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No promises until your kiester is on the polluted Chinese soil. You are certainly underestimating how difficult it is to get around China, just getting to the bus stop 200 meters down the street is not for the faint hearted. 

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WanderingTeacher,

 

I know you have arrived yet, or even if you found or accepted a job, but I think you are really imagining an elaborate lifestyle as an English teacher in China based on your other posts.  Dogs, ayi's, and 18 hour work weeks? -- really?

 

Unless you're coming over here to work for a university and make 15k+ RMB per month, otherwise I think your setting yourself up to be disappointed.

 

WanderingTeacher:

Hi Iron_Monkey! :-) No I'm definitely not imagining an elaborate or luxurious lifestyle.. I'm just inquiring based on things that I've heard. I would never get an Ayi, because I don't really have a need for one but it seemed like a common place household guest to have based on other's experiences and stories so that's why I asked. I have found a job already, not at a university but only 18 hours per week. It seems pretty good. The reason I was considering a dog is because if the fact that I've wanted one for the past 5 years but couldn't justify getting one with working so many hours.. With that cut basically in half now, it seems more reasonable.

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I had a pet dog once in Yunnan province. He was delicious, but I don't think I'll do that again again. It was done out of ignorance.

If you have a pet dog, beware of butchers.

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  I had a friend who had a dog in China, then one day someone stole the dog he had in China, then in the course of the following days of enjoying the local barbeque stalls in China, he probably ate the dog he used to have in China.

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I think having a big dog is a city is tough. I've looked after a few dogs here when people have gone away and one of the more depressing things is seeing how the dog seems to not care that it is locked up all day, they lose they interest in running after things and looking like they love life. 

 

I say make sure your long term life can accommodate a dog. Though in the mean time and if you live in Beijing you could foster a dog. The guy who was mentioned in Weird news last week I think allows for fostering until he finds the dog a permanent home:

http://www.echinacities.com/news/Expat-Spends-All-His-Savings-Rescuing-Beijings-Stray-Dogs

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