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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  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. |
Exactly that! That is the reason you always visit the breeders home, no matter where they are. And, if you can afford to ship a pup across the country to you, you can afford to fly yourself there and look at where & how it is raised.