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Originally Posted by monet91  well hey guys I told the breeder I wanted to stop by & see the puppy I'm purchasing she said she has no problem with me coming to see him he's still young so she said after his first shots at six weeks I can come & see him she feels comfortable with me .. Does this sound less of a red flag now ?? |
No, for several reasons. The first is that 6 weeks is FAR too young for puppies to receive their first set of immunizations. Even after they do, it takes a full 2 weeks to have immunity present. See the next paragraph for the rest of my answer.
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Originally Posted by monet91 Biewer guy I looked up stuff about her but I don't think she's licensed i found her on EBay classified the puppies come with there shots ..de wormed a bag of goodies & a certificate from a licensed vet . No warrantee on health or anything |
Great breeders stand behind the health of their pups. You need to be on the look out for a breeder that guarantees against not only genetic defects (heart, liver, hips and knees which can take a year or more to become evident!) but also warranties against parasites and infections like parvo, coccidia and giardia. These infections can be deadly to a young puppy and can be brought out by the stress of being separated from their litter mates in to a new home. Even if you take a pup to the vet the very next day after you get him for a well check, it can be a week or more until the symptoms show up.
The best warranties will cover the cost of vet treatments for those conditions up to the cost of the pup. Some warranties will state that they will only replace a puppy with one of equal value. IMO, that's pretty useless because A) The breeders know you have probably already become attached to the puppy and won't want to give him back and B) would you really want another puppy from the breeder that gave you the sick one?
Take the time to read the link about finding a breeder that was provided to you previously. You will find lots of things to think about when you are choosing. And rather than using ebay to find a puppy, think about going through the YTCA to find a reputable breeder close to you. It may take you longer, but in the end you are more likely to end up with a healthy puppy that is bred not only for health, but looks and personality. You won't be disappointed if you wait.