Genete Santa Maria, CA 2/22/2009 2:28:44 PM You should ALWAYS see the parents of the dogs, check out their home, & MOST IMPORTANT see if THEY are treated as pets NOT breeding machines. If you can't do this, then you don't need to buy from that breeder. If they won't let you see where the puppies are kept, then they are hiding something!!
Natalie Greenbay, WI 2/17/2009 6:34:11 PM They should also have an article about why you should NEVER BUY A PUPPY FROM A PET STROE. Adopt!!! Or buy... from a breeder... but please- ADOPT!!!!!!!!
Roberta Wikieup, AZ 2/17/2009 11:12:19 AM Totally agree, do your homework. My first Golden is from a backyard breeder. By the time she was 1 I had to have both hips replace. On the 2nd and 3rd Goldens I did some major checking out breeders and found a great one way across the country. They have been perfect. Though I left it up to the breeder to pick out my pup, I knew I was getting a great dog and not going to be scammed. And I did have both of these dogs shipped to me, but only because I knew this breeder was very honest, showed her dogs and safefy was the first thing for the puppies.
lala salina, CA 2/17/2009 10:50:00 AM I wish people would stop breeding , poor pups to be put to sleep. It is devasting .I just came from the shelters website and oh my there is so many puppie inside those cages waiting for their destiny
Jenn Wheaton, IL 2/17/2009 6:33:44 AM It's a great idea to post this info for people who might fall for the scams.
Julie Lewiston, ME 2/17/2009 3:55:16 AM I hope people don't fall for those scams. Thank you for posting this good information.
Karen Standish, ME 2/16/2009 10:07:40 PM I think you should just adopt in person or from a shelter! Many scam artist out there!! And Puppy mills too!
S 3 Oaks, MI 2/16/2009 10:55:44 AM Sounds like good, solid advice! There's really no reason to buy a puppy blindly like that!
Anna Maple Grove, MN 2/16/2009 7:04:34 AM Thanks for the warning. It's important to find a reputable breeder and not support puppy mills or breeders in it just for the $$$.... even better yet- adopt from a shelter!