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Originally Posted by yoursotino  I too am a show breeder that does not make me some wonderful breeder nor does it make me not one. I believe that you need to go see the puppy and talk to the breeder. Ask for ref. talk to their vet. If their vet wont talk to you about them that is a red flag for me. Dont buy a puppy with out a guarantee. I test my puppie to make sure they are healthy and I sell pet puppies any where from 800 to 1500. depending on the puppy. You need to do your homework do not buy the first puppy you see. I agree that if you buy from a show breeder you are more likely to get a good quality dog with out health issues. To many people dont care what they breed to what. |
I agree with most of what you said and I know you show also. I have seen dogs limping around the show ring too many times to say they don't have health issues. Fortunately, the ones I saw like this were another breed. I also have learned that a great pedigree means nothing. As someone said, "
When you look at a pedigree, you see what "ought" to be. When you see the dog in the show ring, you see what "seems" to be but when you look at progeny, you see what "is". BTW, I wish you would come down to Lexington in late August for thee AKC Bluegrass Classic. It is a five day show and I will be showing some of those days.