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Originally Posted by dogbert  Sorry I had to leave yesterday, I just read the posts on Waggin Tails. Geez what a nightmare this all is! I am so glad there are ways to find this out before buying however. Thanks for all your help!!! I was doing the math on the first place and even that made a liar out of them. Here's what my friend and I came up with. They state that they do not allow people in their facility because of illness. My question would be how can, as they stated, have 7 employees during the week caring for hundreds of dogs and puppies. If all 7 worked every day that would be 43 dogs/puppies each had to take care of (assuming they have 300). Weekends and holidays they have 3 working = 100 dogs/puppies. How could they possibly be socializing, loving, holding each one. Not possible. I do know you should always meet the mom and dad to the puppy. You should also be allowed to see the living conditions the parents live in. Of course, they stated they won't allow that due to you bringing in illness. Easily solved - they should have hand sanitizers available, paper booties, and just not let people touch any of the animals. |
Great math.....here's another thing to consider; those that are breeding designer dogs on purpose are only doing so for $$$$$. Especially if they are doing it in mass volume.
The one thing that I may disagree with you on is always meeting the mom and dad. Two scenarios. One the breeder has used a stud from another breeder; so you can see the mom, but not the sire. Or, the puppy you are interested in is a result of such a breeding and is a puppy back in exchange for the stud service, you will be able to view the stud but not the dam.