You know, no one here can have a clear picture of what happened. You certainly have a right to ask questions, but sometimes it's a matter of style rather than the questions themselves.
As others have mentioned, you buy the breeder before the dog. With that in mind, realize that you are establishing a relationship with whatever breeder you decide on. Your questions should be part of the conversation and not resemble an inquisition. Not saying you did that, just offering it as general info.
Your initial contact with a breeder should be only for the two of you to get a sense of each other. You shouldn't expect for the breeder to offer to sell you a pup at first. If the two of you can establish good communication with the first contact, then you can ask to come visit and see how things go from there. You may get asked for a vet reference along with other questions. Just as you have questions for the breeder, they will have questions for you. You both can use the time between, before the visit, to see if either of you have any reservations on pursuing this further.
This breeder may not be a bad egg, but, if you are not comfortable for any reason, you should look elsewhere. Remember that the relationship with your breeder will last as long as your dog.
Good luck in your search. |