Well I guess I will jump in here. When I first started with the Biewers, I met many wonderful folks through Puppyfind....I learned about the breeders in Germany, in Russia, and here in the U.S. I learned about all the different registeries and show venues through Puppyfind. I learned that there are both good and bad folks on Puppyfind, sometimes there are bad folks here on YT and other times I have made friends long before someone buys a puppy or dog from me. I learned about the pedigrees. And I learned to ask so many questions whether I'm buying or I'm selling.
I have always had an open invitation for anyone to come and meet Team Furry- -and many of you have been to my home. I own no kennels, all my dogs in my home sleep in our bed. I usually have one or both of the parents in my home for visitors to see--there are no secret places for me to stash puppies or dogs. I do reference checks on my buyers, google earth to see where you live and most of my buyers are either referrals, other breeders, come from YT, or repeat customers.
I think that Puppyfind, a referral, a website, a dog show ALL can be the right place to meet a breeder. I don't refer folks to stores that sell animals.
Ask to talk to the breeder's references, vet, past buyers...after all a good breeder is going to have as many questions of you as you should have for them.....
And if you have a red flag or two--don't buy from them.....just as I go with my gut if the buyer seems to raise my red flags......
Best advice, is get a referral from someone who has a dog you like.... |