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Okay yes I was reductive there are times to shop.
Eg: new baby. Need appropriate pet.
But overall shopping has plenty risks notably purebred dogs tend to have mote health problems. Plus you have no guarantee your purchased dog will not have behavioral issues. Especially if you don't know anything about training.
I know plenty about dogs by the way. I would be happy if purchasing of pets was illegal and all pets required a licence with qualification. But that's just my opinion and most people hate me for it.
People who live in the apartment directly above me shouldn't own large dogs. >

I agree, also shouldn't own kids >

Man really said "own" kids >

If you created them you basically own them until someone says you are unfit to or they turn 18 lmao >

Large dogs, like Great Danes etc, are actually excellent apartment dogs. They are very low energy and are quite happy sitting on their dog bed most of the day. Danes are actually very popular in Japan for this reason. >

They are loud as fuck to the people living in the apartment below.... >

They generally don't bark much either >

Btw dog ownership in Japan pales in comparison to US dog ownership. It's like 14% vs 38% of households. You have to register your dog there too. >

How is this relevant? >

You mentioned Japan. My whole position on this subject is much like OP's. I think apartment dogs are annoying as fuck and the more restrictions the better. >

This isn’t an unpopular opinion, it’s a lack of understanding about the topic. >

Very true, most posts on here lately doing this. >

They belong on /r/NotUnpopularJustDumb >

I think these posts are good. I don't have a dog and don't plan on having a dog. But I have formed and opinion "Who the hell would get a big dog in an apartment? Isn't that bad for them?". I have never judged the dog owners, just wondered why out of all the discussions I don't see this one being discussed.
But thanks to the replies here I learned that my opinion was in fact really dumb. I am a couch potato and I weigh 90kg. Dogs can be fine in an apartment. >

Some dogs are abused and neglected and living in an apartment is a much better alternative than a cage or chained to a tree.
People who adopt have no reason to feel bad.
People who purchase dogs should feel bad regardless the size of their house. >

i see this argument alot and it makes me realise the "adopt dont shop" crowd down know much about down dogs. my families helped train and "rehab"  guess dobermans for rescue groups to make them "adoptable" rescues are NOT for everyone. every dog is different and ALOT of them need a fuck ton of training and special accommodations alot of people dont have the time or skill for, stuff that buying a dog from a reputable breeder simply doesnt.
our 2 dobies for example. our female we were told if didnt work out with us shed be put down cause it was her fourth rehome attempt. her issue? the place she was rescued/surrendered from used to throw dolls and pushies at her to play with. and as such was agressive towards small kids and small animals (dont ask me how these muppets didnt catch onto that after the 2nd failed attempt of rehoming her with young kids when i realised that 5 seconds after i knelt down around her and she out of nowhere wanted to play alot rougher, but whatever) . our male on the other hand we know literally nothing about. he was literally dumped on a vets doorstep one night and they didnt have room for him. all we know is he was scared and aggressive from whatever he had to go through before us.  rescue mob we work with basically gave us first dibs on him and said if we couldnt go get him within a couple days of they dont know whatd happen. he took ALOT of work, and even now a few years on hes not 100%.
so while its all hunky dory saying "adopt dont shop" its not for everyone. misleading people into thinking its no different than buying like way way too many of the "adopt dont shop" crowd do is why so many shelter dogs and more so rescues (cause rescues often tend to be alot more "raw") get put down or multi rehomed.
it should be "adopt if you have the time and skill, shop RESPONSIBLY if you have to" cause shopping responsibly means that the dogs will often already be partially trained and settle in alot quicker. youll also know their temperment alot easier cause they have no real reason to fear people or act out. not to mention unlike puppy farms reputable breeders actually care about the dogs and will be more than happy to educate you about the breed and help you with the dogs way more than shelters and rescues can. not to mention outside of pets, working dogs are alot better or atleast easier bought cause depending on their age will come partially or fully trained in thier breeds specialist field and and ready to work.
in conclusion adopting isnt all sunshine and rainbows like tiktok and social media portrays. yes some rescues are amazing as they are as they were simply surrendered for whatever reason but ALOT arent. if you dont have ALOT of time to settle them in and make them comfortable or the skills (or money) to train them and work with them dont bother. abused and traumatised dogs are like humans in that regard. sometimes all ya need is a little bit of love to unlock the shell, but alot of the time its a long slow road to hell and back. reputable breeders may be expensive but are def better for first time owners when it comes to "specialist" breeds like dobies. especially when abused and neglected for these breeds can very often mean "highly aggressive and territorial"