Would you buy a pup you liked from a breeder you didn't? - Page 4

Magnolia · 11-20-2011, 11:32 AM

If it were just a simple personality clash, I probably would. If it involved ethics or something pertaining to the dogs, I wouldn't want to support the program.

**lhczth** · 11-20-2011, 04:34 PM

Been there. Done that. Like Lies I buy prospects/puppies not breeders. I don't have to like the breeder as long as they stand behind their dogs and they have a litter that I am interested in. If the breeder's ethics are bad or their breeding practices are bad they probably aren't producing what I want anyhow. There are breeders out there that have great ethics. Their puppy buyers love their puppies. They have huge followings and are well recommended yet I wouldn't touch one of their dogs. It can go both ways.

wolfstraum · 11-20-2011, 05:39 PM

I now go by gut feeling on buying and selling....having made 2 mistakes and going against my instinct, I can tell you it can be a nightmare! No way......the lines I have chosen to focus on are not as common as most anyway....and like Lisa, there are many breeders with big followings whose dogs I would not want, ethics or business practices aside....just different perspective on breedings.

Lee

View Poll Results: Would you buy a puppy you really liked from a breeder you didn't?
Yes, I mostly care about the dog. The breeder is secondary	15	30.00%
No, I believe when you buy a dog, you buy the breeder. I wouldn't buy from one I didn't like.	35	70.00%
Voters: 50. You may not vote on this poll

11-20-2011, 04:34 PM	#32 (permalink)
lhczth Administrator & LOTR Addict Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 11,698	Been there. Done that. Like Lies I buy prospects/puppies not breeders. I don't have to like the breeder as long as they stand behind their dogs and they have a litter that I am interested in. If the breeder's ethics are bad or their breeding practices are bad they probably aren't producing what I want anyhow. There are breeders out there that have great ethics. Their puppy buyers love their puppies. They have huge followings and are well recommended yet I wouldn't touch one of their dogs. It can go both ways. __________________ Lisa Clark Zu Treuen Händen Working German Shepherd Dogs *South Michigan SchH and Police Club*

11-20-2011, 05:39 PM	#33 (permalink)
wolfstraum Crowned Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: PA Posts: 7,089	I now go by gut feeling on buying and selling....having made 2 mistakes and going against my instinct, I can tell you it can be a nightmare! No way......the lines I have chosen to focus on are not as common as most anyway....and like Lisa, there are many breeders with big followings whose dogs I would not want, ethics or business practices aside....just different perspective on breedings. Lee __________________ Csabre Sch1, Hexe Sch2, Bengal, Kyra, Kira & Kougar v Wolfstraum ~ Basha Sch3, Ghost Sch3 - Danger Sch1 SAR - ATB/Ret - Kyra, Sch3, Alice Sch1, Kelsey, Fenja Sch3 wolfstraum.net

11-20-2011, 11:32 AM	#31 (permalink)
Magnolia Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 159	If it were just a simple personality clash, I probably would. If it involved ethics or something pertaining to the dogs, I wouldn't want to support the program.

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