I found the breeder from somewhere online I don't even remember anymore, but she lived in New Jersey but close to my home in upstate NY.
She was a first time breeder, however there was another woman there who helped her with the litter who has been breeding for over 30 years. The father was a champion and the female show quality. Both parents were OFA certified excellent, I can't remember the entire code but I know it had breed, E for excellent, and 26 for the age for the Dad, and 24 for the Mom. Both dogs are registered with AKC.
I saw the Mom, but not with the puppies together, this seemed normal to me since any Mom wouldn't want people grabbing her pups.
The breeder has a one year guarantee on the dog for any health issues.
As for picking the puppy I'll admit we just picked the one we liked the best, one came up and licked my son and fell asleep on his shoes so we picked him. He's a sable coat GS pup.
I think I covered all my bases, but if there's any other advice you folks have I would appreciate it. I want to make sure I do this right, thanks.
She was a first time breeder, however there was another woman there who helped her with the litter who has been breeding for over 30 years. The father was a champion and the female show quality. Both parents were OFA certified excellent, I can't remember the entire code but I know it had breed, E for excellent, and 26 for the age for the Dad, and 24 for the Mom. Both dogs are registered with AKC.
I saw the Mom, but not with the puppies together, this seemed normal to me since any Mom wouldn't want people grabbing her pups.
The breeder has a one year guarantee on the dog for any health issues.
As for picking the puppy I'll admit we just picked the one we liked the best, one came up and licked my son and fell asleep on his shoes so we picked him. He's a sable coat GS pup.
I think I covered all my bases, but if there's any other advice you folks have I would appreciate it. I want to make sure I do this right, thanks.