Quote Originally Posted by vburke View Post
Totally agree with Longdogs. Stay well clear. Unregistered dog - no Health tests, Hip scores, Eye tests, no knowledge of blood lines or health issues. I take it as a "breeder" you issue a contract and will always take back the Pup if it ever becomes unwanted to your home and look after it for it's entire life as that is what GOOD BREEDERS do? Your pup has no proven Work or Showing abilities i guess, so why breed? Well cos you think it's a good way of making a bit of cash. Far too many dogs in rescue centres because of people like you. "Breeders" have a waiting list for their pups with homes lined up before the pups are even born. Makes me so mad!
Personally I'd never buy from a breeder. All my dogs have been rescue dogs. We had 7 pups from one (pregnant when we got her), we asked for a £50 donation, but I'd have a scallie mongrel collie over a pure bred anyday. I know what the longevity data shows..

Look at the KC. Come on don't play the breeders care card, some do many don't. Many care about appearances - not health. Hence dogs which yelp due to a brain too large for their skull, dogs with ear problems, hip problems..