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Originally Posted by McheleM  I wasn't encouraging her not to visit. I was simply stating that visiting doesn't mean you won't still buy, because people can be fooled or uneducated or even think they're educated and not be. I actually found my first greeder/breeder from the AKC website.... I thought I was educated and asking good questions that she answered with the right answers.
And not visiting doesn't automatically equal BYB. Westley's breeder is far from it. I took the word of others who had visited, the feedback from YT and her reputation as a good sign.
She needs to do her research like I would advise anyone else. I wish I had YT before I purchased my first 2 so that I would have paid closer attention and asked better questions when I did go to that breeders house. |
I guess I see it as encouraging others to do what you did, since you say you are happy with your decision not to visit the home. Visiting doesn't insure you that you've found a good breeder, it only does one thing, it tells you that the breeding dogs are kept in humane conditions. To me, this is the first and foremost thing all pet owners should do if they say they love their dogs. How can they purchase a puppy where it's mom and dad are living in inhuman conditions? This is so wrong. I also think a good breeder will want to see you in person.
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