Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985 (Post 2455629)

So far, I've read 2 of the links posted. I had to make sure to subscribe to this thread so I can refer to it later! THANKS MAXI!!!!

Originally Posted by sdnylz (Post 2476844)

I got my baby Sasha from puppy petite and I'm so sad that without knowing, I might have contributed to the puppymill situation.
Three days after I brought her home she develop kennel cough that thank god, only lasted three days. The vet told me it has something to do with stress, she was only 8 weeks old and already had been separated from her mother, her litter mates and also she was in a new house. (my house).

Anyway, she is good thank god. I was looking for a private breeder but the prices were so high (like double of what I paid) that I decided to buy from puppypetite. I don't know anything about the breeding process, how much it cost and all that. But breeders are somehow contributing to this problem because their prices are so high. I know this is going to hit a nerve but somebody has to say it. Breeders please charge cheaper.

Originally Posted by Oliviababy (Post 2476881)

when did u get sasha??

Originally Posted by Maxi (Post 2476940)

There are breeders that are called backyard breeders. We call them greedy breeders who breed for the money and dont screen the dogs. Obviously the puppy mills dont screen either. That is why there are so many sick pups with liver shunts, luxation patellas etc. All reputable breeders charge pretty much the same price as you bought your pup from the store. They screen their dogs to make sure they wont pass the genetic problems to their pups.
A lot of money goes to breeding and the reputable breeders just break pretty much even. If you want champion lines then it will cost more. The only time you would be able to get the champion lines if you buy from the breeder who shows dogs.
Check the post I made earlier with the links. It explains how to tell the difference between backyard breeder and reputable breeder.
In the long run would you rather have a health garanteed pup or the pup that might be sick and you dont even know where it came from? Separated from their monther early they develop behavior problems also.:(


If you are trying to find your pup's sibiling from the litter it is like trying to find the needle in hay stack. That store buys puppies from different puppy mills and they are all mixed in the cages at the store. The trucks comes there daily loaded with poor puppies.

Originally Posted by sdnylz (Post 2478124)

thank you maxi. I'm going to check that post you mentioned