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hillies · 07-15-2009, 10:36 AM

I know how difficult it can be to find a reputable breeder. Especially right now, all the good breeders that I felt comfortable with were either not breeding their girls, or not breeding as often, citing the economy. And well that's fine, and totally understandable, it does make it even more difficult than normal to find a decent breeder that might actually have a pup within the near future. After almost 4 months of searching (just for a breeder) we finally found one we liked (and who was very well respected by all the other breeders who referred us to her), only to be told that she had a 3 year old male, neutered, for $4000. She was well aware that we wanted a younger dog or a pup for pet purposes only. The dog was not show quality or the star of her breeding program (obviously, hence the neuter), so we could not fathom paying that much for a good pet--maybe if I wanted to show my dogs it would be a different story.

Anyway, moral of the story is I know how difficult it can be to find a reputable breeder. Just be patient and make sure you're comfortable. Definitely go and meet the lady you're interested in, check out everything. Ask for references of people she's sold to in the past and check those out.

I'm also from Illinois originally, and I looked for breeders there too when I was looking. It's difficult. In fact, we found a pup we would've been comfortable adopting from the humane society where my parents live, but the humane society in _____ville is known for being a royal pain in the a**, and sure enough, they wouldn't let my parents adopt the dog for us because we don't have a fenced in yard. That being said, our community association does not allow fences--we all have big yards that are connected, and we live NEXT DOOR to a dog park. Sorry if I'm rambling, but I truly know how difficult it can be to find your baby.

My fiance purchased a maltese puppy from a lady near Champaign several years ago--he had to give her up to his girlfriend at the time when they broke up (it still breaks his heart

), but I know it was a great dog for him, so I could ask him if he knows her contact info still--I'll post it here if he knows. Sorry you're having a tough time, and just go with what feels right to you, you're the one that has to live with the dog!

07-15-2009, 10:36 AM	#39
hillies Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 330	I know how difficult it can be to find a reputable breeder. Especially right now, all the good breeders that I felt comfortable with were either not breeding their girls, or not breeding as often, citing the economy. And well that's fine, and totally understandable, it does make it even more difficult than normal to find a decent breeder that might actually have a pup within the near future. After almost 4 months of searching (just for a breeder) we finally found one we liked (and who was very well respected by all the other breeders who referred us to her), only to be told that she had a 3 year old male, neutered, for $4000. She was well aware that we wanted a younger dog or a pup for pet purposes only. The dog was not show quality or the star of her breeding program (obviously, hence the neuter), so we could not fathom paying that much for a good pet--maybe if I wanted to show my dogs it would be a different story. Anyway, moral of the story is I know how difficult it can be to find a reputable breeder. Just be patient and make sure you're comfortable. Definitely go and meet the lady you're interested in, check out everything. Ask for references of people she's sold to in the past and check those out. I'm also from Illinois originally, and I looked for breeders there too when I was looking. It's difficult. In fact, we found a pup we would've been comfortable adopting from the humane society where my parents live, but the humane society in _____ville is known for being a royal pain in the a**, and sure enough, they wouldn't let my parents adopt the dog for us because we don't have a fenced in yard. That being said, our community association does not allow fences--we all have big yards that are connected, and we live NEXT DOOR to a dog park. Sorry if I'm rambling, but I truly know how difficult it can be to find your baby. My fiance purchased a maltese puppy from a lady near Champaign several years ago--he had to give her up to his girlfriend at the time when they broke up (it still breaks his heart ), but I know it was a great dog for him, so I could ask him if he knows her contact info still--I'll post it here if he knows. Sorry you're having a tough time, and just go with what feels right to you, you're the one that has to live with the dog!