[milles2]

One piece of advice that gets kicked around a lot when looking for a pup is to remember: buyer beware. And it is a very good piece of advice. Do your homework and investigate/ask questions the best you can.

Like Chip, my Tucker came from a breeder I located on Puppyfind.com. I actually spoke with 4 breeders from puppyfind. Two were down right scary and one happened to be in an area where I knew a Vet. I was able to get his opinion (he actually had been to the farm to care for their show horses).

I would advise going the route of PWCCA and the national Cardi organization. But if you have to go another route, do your homework.

Lulu came from a show breeder I met and has all the health certifications. Tucker has his pedigree, no champions in his bloodline, no health certifications and as far as I (or his Vet who adores him) can see, he's perfect! Well..... Don't tell him I said that!