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LuvMyFluffy · 07-18-2006, 01:00 PM

Gizmo's Mom, I'm also a "Gizmo's Mom", my Giz will be two in October.
Several years ago I wanted to get my hubby a beagle pup, he loves beagles. Being a newbie at this sort of thing, I only knew to look through newspaper ads, I had no idea how you'd go about finding a reputable breeder. One place that advertised was a puppy mill, geez, never again. We did end up finding a local breeder selling a beagle, we didn't have any medical issues with her, but lost her in an accident.
Since then I've learned a few things:
A reputable breeder will interview YOU, and they want to know about the environment and intentions of the people adopting.
Contacting local breed clubs is a very good start. Our local club in Chicago, Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club is very specific on their rules for breeders, so they screen the breeders. These clubs are into improving the quality of the breed. Which a good breeder will have their studs and bitches tested for genetic disorders. They might even advertise it, like for hips and eyes.
If you think a reputable breeder charges more than you can afford, well look at the long term expense. If you buy from a backyard breeder or puppy mill, you might get a bargain on the purchase of a pup, but may end up having tons of vet bills due to genetic problems.
Well, those are just a few things I felt I might offer, I'm sure others can offer more advice.

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LuvMyFluffy Member Status: Offline Posts: 42 Join Date: Jul 2006	07-18-2006, 01:00 PM Gizmo's Mom, I'm also a "Gizmo's Mom", my Giz will be two in October. Several years ago I wanted to get my hubby a beagle pup, he loves beagles. Being a newbie at this sort of thing, I only knew to look through newspaper ads, I had no idea how you'd go about finding a reputable breeder. One place that advertised was a puppy mill, geez, never again. We did end up finding a local breeder selling a beagle, we didn't have any medical issues with her, but lost her in an accident. Since then I've learned a few things: A reputable breeder will interview YOU, and they want to know about the environment and intentions of the people adopting. Contacting local breed clubs is a very good start. Our local club in Chicago, Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club is very specific on their rules for breeders, so they screen the breeders. These clubs are into improving the quality of the breed. Which a good breeder will have their studs and bitches tested for genetic disorders. They might even advertise it, like for hips and eyes. If you think a reputable breeder charges more than you can afford, well look at the long term expense. If you buy from a backyard breeder or puppy mill, you might get a bargain on the purchase of a pup, but may end up having tons of vet bills due to genetic problems. Well, those are just a few things I felt I might offer, I'm sure others can offer more advice.