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Originally Posted by concretegurl  I'm not a breeder.
Over/early vaccinating is horrid, in fact I know a few very reputable breeders who refuse to vaccinate their "stock" period and only vaccinate the pups at their vets before going to their forever homes because it is legal required.
Please get a vet that will give you a breeder discount, come to your home if possible, and follow the Dr. Dodd protocol (as the reputable breeders here follow, swear by, recommend and caution buyers about finding vets who agree).
In the least this lets you off the hook for lots of liability issues and safeguards you against issues with the vaccines themselves as well as proper documentation for the future of the pups and their adoptive families.
I have always been torn on this because I know (several family members and close friends) who do their own vaccinations. I don't like it I say so and then hold my tongue because my opinion was stated. Rabies in CA cannot be given to individuals for self administration to pets strange as it is the only required vaccine thus I think that's very telling.
Feed store vaccines are usual multi vaccines and wholesale bulk-so they aren't always name brand and or specialty singles most vets recommend for small dogs-like Yorkies.
Let the vet do this research and stay current on what's recalled no longer reccomended and what has been found to be problematic-vet's get drug company updates, current research articles etc that breeders and others would have to regularly seek out. I, as a buyer have more confidence in a breeder who leaves, dew claw removal, tail docking and vaccinating to their vet in the proper setting...not a DIY task to save $. <--just MHO. |
I really think you haven't had a chance to talk to really great breeders, they are not giving shots, docking tails, and removing dew claws to save money. A really great breeder does study this, has a mentor who trains, and takes classes as well. Vets don't always have breed specific knowledge and a great breeder does. I must admit, I would not trust most breeders to do this, but then again, I would not buy a dog from most breeders.