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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama  Can I ask why you want to buy from a breeder? Are you intending to show or breed your new pup?
If that is your intention, then do your homework on the breeders.
But if it's just a wonderfully sweet dog you are after, have you considered a rescue? Both my mother and I recently adopted. We both have young males (Mine is 12 weeks, rescued from a breeder) hers is 17 weeks (was going to be put down by the breeder because of his too small stature.) The initial cost of rescuing was significantly less than purchasing from a breeder; around $400. We also found a great rescue society that let us visit with the puppies several times so we got to know their personalities. Yes, they screened us thoroughly, even called our vets to get references from them. (I did the same to her, I wanted to know that she was taking good care of my little guy.)
Just a thought... |
You were extremely lucky to get a puppy from a rescue. It is a very rare thing. There is nothing wrong with buying a puppy from a good, reputable breeder though. Older rescues can and most of the time, come with issues that some folks just don't want to deal with, and I don't blame anyone for not wanting to adopt. Of course there are many very well adjusted rescues out there. But not to often.
I was looking at one rescue the other day and they were asking 600.00 for adoption fees.. I don't think I have ever seen a rescue charging that much before. it just surprised me.