That's something I look for in a good breeder is if they're dogs are pets, or just there to breed. In my opinion a good breeder loves her animals too much to treat them as anything other than pets.
Honestly, if I had been the one buying our Tiger, and not receiving him as a gift, I would not have bought him. I met the breeders the other day when I went to go pick up his papers, and the woman who breeds doesn't allow any animals in her house. She does have a beautiful home, but come on! Now in their defense I saw Tiger's parents, and the kennel building is very nice -- heated, air conditioned, and clean -- but definately these animals are not pets. I found the visit disturbing, and had to keep biting my tongue not to give my opinion. I left as soon as I could politely do so. I'm just glad I won't have to deal with them in the future, and I got very lucky that Tiger is such a sweet boy. |