Hi all.
This is my first post here I hope its in the right place. I am so glad to have found these boards as there is so much great information here.
My family consists of my dh, myself, our 4 kids and a cat. My dh and I have narrowed or breed list to goldens or labs so I have been researching breeders for both breeds because we were interested in a puppy if possible. I've learned so much about health testing, and health issues, things to be cautious of as far as breeders go. Here's my question though, sorry to be so long getting to it
I found out about a litter of puppies born 4/29. They were an oopsy. I know, I know very irresponsible. The only test done on the parents was that the hips were ofa'd. The pups were born in the living room, have been to the vet(vet tech told me about the litter) 1st shots, dewormed. Have been handled and been around kids. Now I know as far as "breeders" go this woman is truly not a breeder. Not even a BYB, this is the first litter. Male dog neutered after the incident. If she were a true breeder, I know that this is what you run from. But if these same puppies were in the shelter, no one would have a problem adopting them, true? Dogs that come into rescue, a lot of the time, nothing is known about hips, elbows, parents etc. but I think everyone agrees they are worthy of adoptingl.
I would love anyone's advise or opinions on getting a puppy from this particular situation. She is not selling them, is just asking for a couple of dollars to help cover some of the costs she incurred.
Would anyone here take one of these puppies, or should I be running?
Thank you in advance for any advice. I would really appreciate some honest opinions as I'm a little bit torn.
Jo
(who hopes to have a golden one day)
This is my first post here I hope its in the right place. I am so glad to have found these boards as there is so much great information here.
My family consists of my dh, myself, our 4 kids and a cat. My dh and I have narrowed or breed list to goldens or labs so I have been researching breeders for both breeds because we were interested in a puppy if possible. I've learned so much about health testing, and health issues, things to be cautious of as far as breeders go. Here's my question though, sorry to be so long getting to it
I found out about a litter of puppies born 4/29. They were an oopsy. I know, I know very irresponsible. The only test done on the parents was that the hips were ofa'd. The pups were born in the living room, have been to the vet(vet tech told me about the litter) 1st shots, dewormed. Have been handled and been around kids. Now I know as far as "breeders" go this woman is truly not a breeder. Not even a BYB, this is the first litter. Male dog neutered after the incident. If she were a true breeder, I know that this is what you run from. But if these same puppies were in the shelter, no one would have a problem adopting them, true? Dogs that come into rescue, a lot of the time, nothing is known about hips, elbows, parents etc. but I think everyone agrees they are worthy of adoptingl.
I would love anyone's advise or opinions on getting a puppy from this particular situation. She is not selling them, is just asking for a couple of dollars to help cover some of the costs she incurred.
Would anyone here take one of these puppies, or should I be running?
Thank you in advance for any advice. I would really appreciate some honest opinions as I'm a little bit torn.
Jo
(who hopes to have a golden one day)