When you call about the puppy ask if the parents and the pups have had a vet check, ask which vet. CALL THE VET & VERIFY before you go over there and fall in love with a genetically defective dog that should not have been breed.
Ask about the papers, get the registration number and verify the information with the registering agency, before you go see the pups (If you need AKC papers I can forged them on my computer for you, it’s really easy. It’s $20 per dog, $40 if you want an official looking seal).
Ask about the grand parents, contact that breeder and verify the information!!!
Has the sire or dam won any shows? Are the parents certified in any training? If it’s the CGC call the person who gave the test and verify.
If you get to many No’s, in any of the above, walk away! You most likely are just buying into a whole lot of health and possible behavior issues. I have a friend that paid $400 for a Shepard that of course had known hip problems. Yes, the breeder kept breeding the parents anyway. There are a lot of breeders in Vegas that flat out lie, they are mainly on CL. At least at Leid she would have gotten a dog that had passed a vet check. She couldn’t afford the four grand for hip surgery and the dog lived in pain it’s entire life.
I’ve seen some really great dogs at the dog parks. I ask where they got the dog and they all come from out of state. I can always spot a Vegas breed dog, they never seem to measure up to breed standards. Idiots are just breeding what is called pet quality dogs, these aren’t the pick of the litter, and they haven’t won shows. Show dog champions mainly produce what is called pet quality offspring. Pet quality offspring rarely if ever produce champions.
If you want to find a good breeder, contact a few vets and ask around. You may have to wait and spend a little more but really how much is your time worth? You will be spending hundred of hours working and training your best buddy. Most of the puppies offered on Craigs List aren’t worth the money, you are better off just finding a dog on the street or from a shelter or rescue. If you really want a puppy, then contact the rescues and tell them what you are looking for and get on their short list. You can also visit the shelters early in the mornings, talk to adoption councilors and get on their list as well. Check their websites regularly.
A reputable breeder will want references from you, they will want you to return the dog for them to rehome if you can no longer keep the animal, and they will want you to sign a contract. Good breeders usually have a waiting list and breed only when they have buyers already lined up. Honestly if the guy or gal just breeds their dogs, throws an ad up on CL, and then wants you to give them money, take the puppy and be on your way… how much time and effort do you really think they put into breeding quality dogs. And really if their product is all that, why are they on CL?
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