When I was doing my search I found many people who wanted to meet me in parking lots to do the exchange. I steered away from them. I also asked for photos of the puppies and received one that showed a puppy with sawdust on its paws and tummy. My vet informed me that it is typical of puppy mills in our area-the dogs live in tiny pens in a barn lined with sawdust. I also asked to see the mother and father and where the pups were being raised. I found that asking many questions weeded out a lot of the puppy millers-they would be the ones that would keep dropping the price the longer I held out.
Ask a reputable vet; they know the score.
Charlene |