IMO there are no safe places for breeders to advertise & no safe places for buyers from anymore. It's strictly buyer beware regardless who/where you buy from. I've run into bad breeders & scams (even from local paper) wherever I looked, as well as good breeders. There are good breeders everywhere too. Not everyone has access to people who know reputable breeders, including myself. There just are no guarantees.
Make a list of really good questions, go see the breeders & dogs. You have to start somewhere. Try to make good judgement calls. If the breeder & pups don't feel right, don't do the deal. Go with your gut! Good luck & have fun shopping. : ) Being patient was the hardest part for me, but we got a real jewel. |