I am looking for a cheap priced small puppy in Calgary alberta canada .thks?

I am trying to find a puppy of a very smaller size of breed , I do not have much money to spend , It is for my son who is 9 years old , it would benefit him in caring for his very own puppy due to emotional behaviors expierenced during a family breakup (divorce).thks so much. Rita
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getting him an older dog may benifit more ..
as hes so young ,
and puppies are a lot of work and smaller breeds are very hard to house train .
also consider that it is NOT your Sons dog as he is only 9 and can't legally possess an animal, it will be your final responsibility.

go to petfinder.com search the rescues and shelters ther, get in touch withthem . and see if they can place you with an appropriate animal. you reallly need ot research what your looking for as taking on a dog is the same as taking on another child ..

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I seriously suggest that you DO NOT get a give away or buy a puppy from a store.it may seem cheaper, but most local pounds and shelters will include some initial shots and a spay/neuter when it comes time, which alone will cost as much as buying a pup.

Petfinder.com is a great source, you can search by location and limit you search to breeds, sizes, ages, etc.

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I agree with the others: an adult dog might be the best choice for your son. You will know its temperament for sure, it will be much less work, and it will bond with him faster.it will be already seeking a friend.

And it will be cheap.

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Go to the shelter. It's a win for the dog and a win for your son. Alberta must have hundreds of dogs looking for a good home. Go to petfinder.com to see what's available.
-MM

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Go to the humane society in Calgary - the price of a dog also includes spaying/neutering, the dog will have shots, plus the staff can help match you with a dog that has the temperament you need for your son.

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Rita, I just got a pug/Chihuahua X he's cute and I paid 400.00 for him through the paper. Don't deal with Pet land Rip-off. If you don't care if it is a puppy, I would try the SPCA. they come fixed, shots up to date, and are usually through that "puppy stage" plus your son might really bond with a dog from a shelter because on some level the dog has come from a broken home too. I think it's around 200 to adopt a dog from SPCA and there are lots of needy dogs/pups that need adopting. This way your son could also pick one out of many.