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Originally Posted by Hobofan  There are risks associated with vaccines. This may be why your breeder does not do them for her dogs, not that she's breeding neglected or unhealthy dogs. Other folks prefer to split up vaccines or follow the protocol of minimal vaccines like Dr. Dodd recommends. Previous posters had great links in their threads.
Here's my experience: I purchased my Biewer from a natural breeder and have not vaccinated him except for what is legally required in the state of Virginia (rabies). He is the healthiest dog I have ever had. I also do not do heartworm medication or flea medication. If we are outside in the summer I put California baby insect repellant on him to deter mosquitoes (as heartworm prevention) or just come inside!
My breeder also did not do worming. Many breeders and vets will do it as a preventive, but I'd rather wait until there is a problem to treat it. Also, some folks use food grade DE (diatomaceous earth- it must be food grade) to de-worm their dogs if they do happen to get worms.
Since my dogs are basically indoor dogs I feel that they do not need many of the vaccines that are offered. This is definitely not the case for everyone and if you are boarding your dog or sending them to daycare it may not be feasible.
I just wanted to give my personal experience that you can buy a healthy dog from a natural breeder and keep a healthy dog without vaccinating it (other than what is required by law). Since your breeder is a natural breeder she can probably offer you a wealth of information on why she does what she does.
Good luck figuring out what is right for you and your puppy. I saw his picture in another post and he is a beautiful dog.
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Are you aware that if your dog gets heart worms which can happen with an inside only dog the treatment could kill him and make him extremely sick and cause life long problems if he does make through? I do not suggest any one ever not doing heart worm prevention! If you didn't do any of the of the puppy shots that doesn't seem like a really good idea. What happens if parvo comes in on your shoes or on someone else that is scary scary scary!