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Originally Posted by 107barney  I would not buy from a breeder that doesn't show. I did previously but you live and learn.[/QU
Just wondering what kind of "horrific experience" you had to endure with a puppy you bought from someone that does not show their dogs? Was this a good breeder you bought from? Was this a breeder you evaluated thoroughly before yopu bought your puppy? Was this a breeder that stood by her sale, her health guarantee, her contract? I bought MY first Yorkie from a breeder/showr, and it died within 3 weeks from a mesentaric artery that was malformed, due to a congenital defect(per vet school post that was performed.) I was never offered a refund. I was never offered a replacement puppy....I was never offered a second puppy discounted price. I was not able to get that "oh so busy breeder/showr" to even return my calls....) I agree everyone is entitled to their preferences....Unfortunately, when the idea that if one were to buy a dog from anyone that does not show their dogs, they will ALWAYS be assured some a horrific experience, that will teach them a lesson they will regret the rest of their lives. I certainly would NEVER tell anyone that was new to Yorkies, that all show people are bad because I got a dog from one that died 3 weeks later and I never was able to get any satisfaction from her. Obviously, it was ME that screwed up and went to a show/breeder that was unreputable and unresponsible. That experience also taught me a very valuable lesson....you CAN NOT assume that just because you are dealing with someone that "SHOWS", they MUST walk on water and offer the VERY best puppies a person could POSSIBLY find, this side of heaven. Go into it with THAT STUPID, UNREALISTIC EXPECTATION, and you will learn a lesson you will regret.....I did, but you live and learn. (PS That person was BIG on this VERY site!!!) |
My experience really isn't relevant here. I don't learn lessons that I ever "regret" and I live by my choices, for better or worse. But, you bet your bottom dollar that I won't repeat those decisions that were unpleasant, costly, or disappointing, otherwise I'd be a fool. Oh yes the breeder I chose measured up in all areas but does not show. My dog has epilepsy and a tremor disorder and he is the first in 30 years of breeding. It's probably not genetic, but due to hypoxia at birth that affected two parts of his brain. He also has Leggs-Calves-Perthes disease. His right hip on xray would make you cry, yet this dog can run and jump and play and scale stairs like an agility dog.
I think if I bought from a show breeder who is actively having their breeding stock dogs judged against the competition, then they most likely are certifying the health of their dogs through other objective things as well like OFA and CERF. If they are doing OFA and CERF, then they are liver shunt testing too.
I will be looking for a very special type of breeder in the future if I decide to ever purchase another puppy. I may never find that person.