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When selecting a breeder, do you want to meet the parents? Obviously the sire of the litter in question may belong to a different breeder or even be in another country, but do you at least want to meet the mother? Do you want to go tour the facility, meet the dogs, shake the breeder's hand and look him/her in the eye? Or are you willing to trust a breeder and purchase a puppy based on reputation and bloodlines?
Breeders, which type of buyer do you prefer? The phone call/email ones or the ones who want to come out, troop around your property, and meet your dogs?
Personally, I eliminated a couple of breeders from my list that looked great on paper and sounded good on the phone, from touring the property and meeting the dogs. The meeting/tour was part of what made me feel so confident with the breeder I selected.
Now it looks like I'll be getting a pup from a bitch I haven't met and I'm seriously contemplating making the drive back to Hutto to meet them. Am I crazy?
Breeders, which type of buyer do you prefer? The phone call/email ones or the ones who want to come out, troop around your property, and meet your dogs?
Personally, I eliminated a couple of breeders from my list that looked great on paper and sounded good on the phone, from touring the property and meeting the dogs. The meeting/tour was part of what made me feel so confident with the breeder I selected.
Now it looks like I'll be getting a pup from a bitch I haven't met and I'm seriously contemplating making the drive back to Hutto to meet them. Am I crazy?