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Hi all... I am a total newbie to the world of 'carpetsharks', but am very
interested. I saw the FAQ in comp.answers, then signed up for the FML and
have been lurking for a few days. I am living in Irving, TX, where the
FAQ said the little rugrats were specifically legal, but illegal in
several of the surrounding areas. I also stopped by a local pet store,
and they had 10+ running around that they had just recently acquired,
most of which were about 7-10 weeks old. The kits were neutered and
descented, as well as having had their Canine Distemper shots. The Pet
sore was asking $200 for the little guys. I've seen ads in the paper for
anywhere from $85 to $150, but I'm guessing these may not be neutered or
de-scented and/or vaccinated. So, my questions are these:
1) Is this a decent price?
2) Am I better off going with a breeder? (I would think so)
3) What is the right age to get if I am a first-time owner? I would like
to get a young one, but I don't know that I could handle all the
training. I am single and work all day, so I would only be around in
the evenings and weekends. Would I have to keep him/her/them in their
cage all day while I was at work?
4) It seems that almost all of the traffic on here is about illnesses. Are
they _that_ prone to illness?
5) What else does a newbie who is interested learning more need to know
and where do you suggest I learn it?
TIA for all constructive responses, and I apologize for all the newbie
questions.
Matt Gordon
[Posted in FML issue 1048]
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