re: Pets that cost 2500+, are they worth it?

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I would not own one of those cat hybrids. Too many wild tendencies I am told.

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F1's are the only ones that they say have the wild tendencies. F2 and down are fine

I've had two expensive dogs in my life an Olde English Bulldog that I loved but would definitely would not get another one. Care costs and health problems for Bulldogs are ridiculous. My other was a Neapolitan Mastiff from Italy, pretty much a living breathing 240 lb Gargoyle. If I had the money I'd buy another tomorrow. Super intelligent, gentle, and cool as shite. The best 4 legged family member I've ever had. Lifespans just suck on big boys like that, 7-9 years if you're lucky.

There is no correct answer to this question.

I've owned horses I've paid more than that for. But they all paid for themselves in the long run

My wife paid $2500 for an Australian Labradoodle 1.5 years ago. Our GSD passed away and, while I loved that dog, I didn't want another that sheds so much. I thought she was crazy when she told me what that dog costs, but she rarely spends money on anything, and works hard, so I didn't give her shite. He's a great dog. Doesn't shed a single hair, has never pissed on my floor, and is really good with the kids.

We paid $4,000 for our Portuguese Water Dog and it was worth every cent. I will own a PWD till the day I die. Best breed I have ever owned.

We also have a mutt/rescue - lab/german shepherd mix. She's a neurotic lunatic.

I love them both and I may have a house full of dogs in four years once I get these damn kids out of the nest.

if youre paying for a well bred animal that will be used for hunting, sure. if its just gonna spend its life laying in your living room, frick no

Though my horse was free (ha! No such thing as a free horse) and is worth his weight in gold.

Even though he's an a-hole.

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Though my horse was free (ha! No such thing as a free horse) and is worth his weight in gold.

Even though he's an a-hole.

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Some of the best are a-holes.

I can't wait to get back riding again (I had a bad fall).

It doesn't cost 2500 to have a human, the frick I'm paying that for a prt