My little one is from Ed. I adopted her in 2006, and was a clueless child. I, like many young women, was completely ignorant when it came to breeders. As for the health of my little one, she had a seizure when she was a few months old but has been healthy ever since. She's gorgeous and weighs 4lbs. I hope to have her well into her teens, and I trust I will as I've seen no signs of illness since her incident as a puppy.. She's always given a fabulous bill of health upon the completion of her check ups. I feel incredibly fortunate but simultaneously ashamed of my ignorance at the time. Unfortunately the allure of a tiny 'designer' dog is compelling to young people, and most fail to grasp the importance of looking into fostering and rescue options first.. As for finding the best breeder, obviously if you're going to go that route you should avoid kennels like the plague, but after years of volunteering and fund raising I've completely changed my angle on the subject of pets. Adopt a dog that's about to be put to sleep instead of contributing to the ugliness that is breedism, for the love of God. |