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Originally Posted by Kpattray  I considered a shelter search but it is most important that I know the entire history of my next family addition. I will only buy from a breeder where I can see that their pups have been home raised and cared for and also see one or both of the parents. My Lil Sophie that I had to put to sleep last month had a lot of physical problems. In investigating her background, I am quite certain she was a victim of a puppy mill. I never want to encounter the heartbreaking consequences by chancing another uncertain puppy history. Although I am still grieving my loss, I want to take time to find the "right" breeder in my selection and not rush into just any available puppy. |
There is more to being a reputable breeder then just that they do health testing that can not be done by a regular vet and such. But your not going to find a breeder who breeds mixes and does that. Buying from a breeder who sells mixes is going to be the same as adopting from a rescue or shelter because your neither is going to do the things to insure you are getting the healthiest dog possible.