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Originally Posted by BisBatt  That's just it! I'm a newbie and I'm having a hard time figuring out WHO is reputable and who is not. I'm reluctant to buy from an out of state breeder - I want to meet the puppy before I purchase it. I'm struggling to find the right breeder in Michigan. Is it safe to assume if the breeder provides AKC registration - then they are "reputable"? |
Hi and welcome!! I too went through the same things you did. I fell absolutely in love with a puppy mill puppy and even had a name picked out for him (Bentley) because I was 110% positive I was going back for him. Bentley was about $2000 as well. I started looking up puppies and found this forum and although my heart will always hold a special place for little Bentley...my wallet wouldn't hold a special place for the vet bills and therapy needed to keep him alive in the later years. I found my breeder on the YTCA.org site. from my knowledge these are very reputable breeders (
someone correct me if I am wrong please!!) and my breeder is 9 hours away. I know you said you don't want to travel out of state but I adore my breeder and was willing to drive the 9 hours to get Miley from her. Miley hold's a much bigger place in my heart than Bentley ever did because I know for a fact she is mine and she has clean bloodlines. Believe me when I say I know its hard...I'm not putting you down for wanting to buy a puppy mill pup but for $2000 I would strongly urge you to find a reputable breeder to ease your heartache later on in life.