Did you meet Neil or is this information about his house and layout being relayed to you?? I do not beleive the dogs are outside because they are afraid of "attaching" to the puppies. Puppies, especially small breeds, do not deserve to be outside--there is just way too many things that can happen outside. Is this the only breed he has????
And just another thought, there are 3 clubs and just as many forums that Neil could have contacted about his puppies. Something is not right here.
I know you want to "rescue" these puppies but where are the sire and the dam to these puppies. Is he going to have more litters? When you "rescue" dogs from unsavory environments, doesn't it encourage the people to repeat their behavors--after all, they were able to sell the puppies. |