I would avoid that registry. People who use it usually were not able to obtain decent breeding stock and are using dogs that probably should not be bred. There is no guarantee of their being purebred either.
I know there are good reputable breeders in your state. Have you done a search for conformation clubs in your state? I can understand a breeder being hesitant about selling to someone with kids but some breeders will allow you to bring your kids to be observed with the dogs and then decide if they feel they can trust them with a puppy. I think kids the age of yours could be fine with a small dog IF they are calm well mannered. But I'm not a breeder and that is who you need to convince.
You could take your chances with the ACA puppy. Look into it very closely. Make sure you see both parents in person and observe how the dogs are kept. You also want to know how and where the puppies are raised. Hopefully, the breeder keeps the pups until they are 12 weeks old. |