I agree with whats been said so far, and would like to add, that its a common misconception about adopting rescue dogs. A lot of times, especially now a days, what you find in rescues are an awful lot of purebred dogs that have been abandoned for a variety of reasons. No matter where you get your puppy there will be health risks involved. Getting from backyard breeder or puppy mill, will carry just as much of a chance of poor bred dog as you'll find at the rescue. You will find plenty of us here that have our puppies from these places and can tell you plenty of stories about what awful conditions these little ones come from and the number of health issues involved. Pet stores buy from puppy mills...you would do better adopting then buying from a Pet store. If you want a puppy that is as genetically healthy as possible,you need to do your homework and find a well known ethical breeder with refrences. There will usually be a waiting list and a deposit required..but only then can you have some confidence in getting a healthy puppy with a health guarantee. |