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feminvstr · 05-15-2005, 08:31 PM

I am so sorry for all the problems it's so emotional when buying a pup...

we look at how cute they are, how playful, how they come right to you, next thing you know that puppy picks you, kisses you, wont leave your side! We tend to lose focus about quality and buy on emotion.

Getting so wrapped up in the purchase, the excitement overwhelms you, oops you take him home and you've over looked the faults of a pet.

there two responsible parties here...

the buyer and the seller...

the buyer has the responsiblity to gain as much knowledge of the breed before they buy. While the pricing varies the quality of the pup does too!

the seller (breeder) has the responsiblity in sharing as much knowledge as possible of the pup she has raised and to be honest (not all are) ASK YOUR BREEDER QUESTIONS have her show you the qualities of the dog.

Show her your knowledge of the breed, let her know you are a true fancier!!

As she grills you about personal things about you as to the best placement of her dog, grill her back on the qulaity of her pet she is selling.

keep emotions tucked away when youre looking for good quality. Always take a pup away from his litter mates when you look at him/her. A good quality pup at 12-14 weeks sometimes younger will stack on his own his ears should be up and his tail too (sometimes called a gay tail if too far up but never considered a fault). He is showing his pride when he stands!

Stack your pup yourself its easy to do or ask the breeder to do this for you...

take him/her to a solid surface place a couple fingers under his neck and the other hand place right under his/her tail (that will show or not a roach back). Instead of looking at only what a cute face he has look at his muzzle and notice his jaw line...althought this is still no guarantee. Since your buying while puppy teeth exist the adult teeth could reek havoc creating an under or over bite that wasnt their before.

If you dont notice the faults on a used car when you drive off the lot the salesperson isnt going to point them out and SAY DONT BUY IT after you signed a contract!

That's why I say it is both parties responsiblity, the buyer to understand the breed look for the faults, if the seller doesnt answer your now informed questioning to your satisfaction then go to the next breeder...

JMHO

I hope you are able to resolve it
good luck

05-15-2005, 08:31 PM	#29
feminvstr Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,405	I am so sorry for all the problems it's so emotional when buying a pup... we look at how cute they are, how playful, how they come right to you, next thing you know that puppy picks you, kisses you, wont leave your side! We tend to lose focus about quality and buy on emotion. Getting so wrapped up in the purchase, the excitement overwhelms you, oops you take him home and you've over looked the faults of a pet. there two responsible parties here... the buyer and the seller... the buyer has the responsiblity to gain as much knowledge of the breed before they buy. While the pricing varies the quality of the pup does too! the seller (breeder) has the responsiblity in sharing as much knowledge as possible of the pup she has raised and to be honest (not all are) ASK YOUR BREEDER QUESTIONS have her show you the qualities of the dog. Show her your knowledge of the breed, let her know you are a true fancier!! As she grills you about personal things about you as to the best placement of her dog, grill her back on the qulaity of her pet she is selling. keep emotions tucked away when youre looking for good quality. Always take a pup away from his litter mates when you look at him/her. A good quality pup at 12-14 weeks sometimes younger will stack on his own his ears should be up and his tail too (sometimes called a gay tail if too far up but never considered a fault). He is showing his pride when he stands! Stack your pup yourself its easy to do or ask the breeder to do this for you... take him/her to a solid surface place a couple fingers under his neck and the other hand place right under his/her tail (that will show or not a roach back). Instead of looking at only what a cute face he has look at his muzzle and notice his jaw line...althought this is still no guarantee. Since your buying while puppy teeth exist the adult teeth could reek havoc creating an under or over bite that wasnt their before. If you dont notice the faults on a used car when you drive off the lot the salesperson isnt going to point them out and SAY DONT BUY IT after you signed a contract! That's why I say it is both parties responsiblity, the buyer to understand the breed look for the faults, if the seller doesnt answer your now informed questioning to your satisfaction then go to the next breeder... JMHO I hope you are able to resolve it good luck __________________ Kimberly