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Originally Posted by kamax60  My two cents:
I'd urge you to steer clear of CKC and ACA dogs. Does this breeder test their breeding stock for Liver Shunt, MVD, Luxating Patella, Collapsed Trachea, etc.? I'd choose a breeder with a good health guaranty and the parents are clear of hereditary genetic conditions. Pay now or take the risk of paying big $$ later. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ead-first.html |
Well said! I've known some really good show breeders that would give a good deal to people who spent the time to build a relationship with them BEFORE the puppies where even born, especially if they have one with a minor cosmetic fault, such as white hair or the color being a bit off or something that doesn't affect them what-so-ever as a pet, but would make them undesirable in the show ring. But most won't sell to someone that hasn't spent the time to get to know them. My best advice - Be patient! Good breeders don't like people that are in a hurry to get a puppy, and often have a wait list of 6 months to a year, because they're not over breeding or breeding just to have puppies to sell, they're breeding to improve the health and confirmation of the breed.