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Originally Posted by Ladymom  There are two breeders in Louisiana on the YTCA breeder's list. That is the best place to start. They can refer you to other breeders, too, if they don't have litters planned or aren't in your price range. http://www.ytca.org/breeder4.html#LA
As you've found out, puppy shopping blindly on the internet is a bad idea. |
definitely check into the YTCA breeders...they should be ethical. I'm not planning to get another puppy for three years and had planned to start talking to breeders about a year ahead of time. However, the more I learn the more cautious I feel I need to be. I've decided I'm going to start talking to breeders now...I think it may take me three years to fully feel comfortable buying a puppy from someone.
I'm not expecting you to wait three year
but you might need to wait a few months to get a puppy from a reputable breeder. Find a breeder you like first...if they have pups now, great...but if they dont, why not wait until they have a litter? I understand it stinks to wait (believe me, I want one NOW but have already waited two years and will wait another three) but it's better to be patient and buy from a reputable breeder than settle for a puppy just because a less-than-desirable breeder has one right now
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Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs.
Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.