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fogebotom · 08-14-2007, 12:26 PM

Okay, I need to chime in here. And this is from personal experience with my first pemmie bought from a farmer that just happened to have a litter.

No health clearances or contracts or guarantees-why would he for the little amount I paid for the dog?? The cheaper price I paid for her ended up costing me well over $4000.00 in medical bills and a dog that died from liver failure at the age of 4! She was severally dysplastic-no idea on her parents though the comment that they moved just fine and never were lame, came up many times. I bet as time would have moved on, if she had lived, there would have been more issues to deal with.

You will get what you pay for! A reputable breeder cares more for the life time health of your new dog then anyone else, even you! Ask the person you are getting your dog from about a contract-what happens if you dog is diagnosed with HD? Refund, help with medical expenses? VwD clearances on the parents? What happens if you send you new puppy in to get her spay and she bleeds out on the table due to have VwD?

I'm not blasting you at all, you could get a puppy that lives a long and healthy life and is the end all beat all dog for you. I sincerely hope that is the case. But having been in your shoes once, I wanted to give you ample warning.

Oh and ask for proof of the health clearances-just a "my vet looked him or her over and said they were fine" isn't health clearances. My vet said that about a collie I took in once that was a rescue dog--he had mild HD, DM, CEA and seizures-but was perfectly fine in her office.

As far as horse people, I am one and agree with all the comments about horse people. I refuse to sell even a pet to a horse person. I really get on the case of those I associate with about what they are doing. It makes me sick to see the puppy aisle at the horse shows and those poor, too young puppies going home with people who have no respect for the future of the breed.
Maybe it's because I deal with draft horse people-they are slightly more respectable and you usually don't have the dogs around those events as much. QH and paint people are the worst.

Age--my cardigan pups go home from 10-12 weeks depending on the age of other dogs in the household, type of person, etc. But usually it's 12 weeks.

Did the seller ask anything about you when you inquired about buying one of her pups? I have a 3 page, small type questionnaire that all perspective owners must fill out-including references. I want to know where my four legged kids end up. Many are scattered around the country and I am in contact with all of them on a regular basis-even dogs that are now 5-6 years old!

Okay, off my soap box---I am honestly hoping for the best for you and your new dog.

Cindy, the Crew and the 6 pack(pst-new photos are up!!!)

08-14-2007, 12:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
fogebotom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 239 Images: 3	Okay, I need to chime in here. And this is from personal experience with my first pemmie bought from a farmer that just happened to have a litter. No health clearances or contracts or guarantees-why would he for the little amount I paid for the dog?? The cheaper price I paid for her ended up costing me well over $4000.00 in medical bills and a dog that died from liver failure at the age of 4! She was severally dysplastic-no idea on her parents though the comment that they moved just fine and never were lame, came up many times. I bet as time would have moved on, if she had lived, there would have been more issues to deal with. You will get what you pay for! A reputable breeder cares more for the life time health of your new dog then anyone else, even you! Ask the person you are getting your dog from about a contract-what happens if you dog is diagnosed with HD? Refund, help with medical expenses? VwD clearances on the parents? What happens if you send you new puppy in to get her spay and she bleeds out on the table due to have VwD? I'm not blasting you at all, you could get a puppy that lives a long and healthy life and is the end all beat all dog for you. I sincerely hope that is the case. But having been in your shoes once, I wanted to give you ample warning. Oh and ask for proof of the health clearances-just a "my vet looked him or her over and said they were fine" isn't health clearances. My vet said that about a collie I took in once that was a rescue dog--he had mild HD, DM, CEA and seizures-but was perfectly fine in her office. As far as horse people, I am one and agree with all the comments about horse people. I refuse to sell even a pet to a horse person. I really get on the case of those I associate with about what they are doing. It makes me sick to see the puppy aisle at the horse shows and those poor, too young puppies going home with people who have no respect for the future of the breed. Maybe it's because I deal with draft horse people-they are slightly more respectable and you usually don't have the dogs around those events as much. QH and paint people are the worst. Age--my cardigan pups go home from 10-12 weeks depending on the age of other dogs in the household, type of person, etc. But usually it's 12 weeks. Did the seller ask anything about you when you inquired about buying one of her pups? I have a 3 page, small type questionnaire that all perspective owners must fill out-including references. I want to know where my four legged kids end up. Many are scattered around the country and I am in contact with all of them on a regular basis-even dogs that are now 5-6 years old! Okay, off my soap box---I am honestly hoping for the best for you and your new dog. Cindy, the Crew and the 6 pack(pst-new photos are up!!!)