Daisysmom Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 I was buying my stack of chicken at the Colonial Village Meat Market and the cashier asks "Are you going fishing?" :lol: :lol: They always ask that :lol: And I said "no, they are for my dogs" ....she says "wow, you have to cook all that" ...and I said "no, they eat it raw" .....EWWWWWW, etc. The conversation went on and she asked about my dogs and I said I had a chocolate and a black mix but was on a waiting list for a yellow pup, and how I wanted it for my birthday present and the GUY STANDING NEXT TO ME SAYS "MY BROTHER'S LAB JUST HAD 13 YELLOW PUPPIES!" I was like what? :o Well, we exchanged numbers and the brother is going to call me today!! They are in upstate PA, I have a lot of questions for him, but am very interested!!!! The breeder who I am on the list for still has not answered one very important question: HOW MUCH ARE YOUR PUPPIES? I have asked they twice, and they want a $200.00 deposit, but I am not giving them a penny until they tell me how much they are. I filled out the paper work and have sent it to them, but with no money........ Do you think this is karma (I know, we have been using that word a lot lately)?????? Quote
behle Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 It sure seems like fate stepping in! Just think of the series of events that led each of you to the butcher's counter in that store at the same time! :wink: Good Luck! Hope it all turns out, Daisymom! Quote
Marble Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 you should check this second guy out and at least get some information :) that is very ineresting timing and i would be VERY suspicious of the first breeders if they won't tell you how much their dogs are, they should not have anything to hide. Quote
Sanvean Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 If you talk to this guy's brother, be sure to meet the pups' parents and see if they have any health probs. I agree with the others...it's very weird that they haven't told you how much the puppies are. Quote
meehs Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 What a weird coincidence! As long as you haven't given your deposit to the breeder, you should go look at the litter. If you like 'em, adopt one! Or two... Quote
Angelboddy Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 Good luck daisy. I hope everything works out great for you. You must tell us what happend as soon as he calls and you see the pups. I'm sooooo excited for you! :angel: :D Quote
Daisysmom Posted June 26, 2003 Author Posted June 26, 2003 I have a call into him now, and am waiting for a call back. Hopefully we can go see them today or I'll go tomorrow. Quote
Daisysmom Posted June 26, 2003 Author Posted June 26, 2003 He called and is on his way to his brother's house now!! He is taking his grandparents. Such sweet boys!!! So far :lol: Quote
Angelboddy Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 Yeah! I am soooooo excited! I can't wait to hear what happends. :B-fly: :multi: :B-fly: :multi: :B-fly: :multi: :B-fly: Quote
Kiger Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 Please ask if the dogs have been OFA'd. Since Labs are prone to hip dysplasia you want to try to get the healthiest puppy you can. Quote
Bronxie Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 When something's meant to be it will be. What are the odds of that man being there and hearing u say u want a yellow lab. It's fate. Goodluck :bday: Quote
Daisysmom Posted June 26, 2003 Author Posted June 26, 2003 I'd like to know about hips and eyes! Believe me, I have lots of questions!! Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 :D I am not too wild about the peds at the other place, not very CH's or field masters. OFA certification is sporadic and it seems that this particular kennel is not doing it, they just have them in their lines. I also noticed that they did not have a page that told you who they are, why they breed, what their goals are or even a link to the mother club for Lab's. I think they have way toooo many breeding bitches/dogs, and they don't seem to be working there own dogs right now. Now that you say they won't give you a price I would be suspicious of them. Make sure you grill them and LOOK at the pedigree's, don't forget to ask them WHY they bred and how they plan on placing the pups. :angel: Quote
Malamum Posted June 27, 2003 Posted June 27, 2003 [quote]Please ask if the dogs have been OFA'd. Since Labs are prone to hip dysplasia you want to try to get the healthiest puppy you can.[/quote] I would take this one step further and say don't just ask, make sure they have the certificates and that they will give you copies. Quote
Daisysmom Posted June 27, 2003 Author Posted June 27, 2003 Just heard from the breeder: [quote]Sure, our blacks and yellows are $1,000 This includes a crate, all shots up to 7 weeks, having the dew claws removed, a two hour presentation upon pickup, complete vaccination history and several page booklet on training and socialization, two year hip guarantee, installation of a tracking micro chip implanted in the pup, and all the follow up answers to any of you questions in the future. We stand by our pups. Tony [/quote] Did not hear from the brother at all!!! After our wild adventure yesterday at the puppy mill, I really want to rescue on of those pups now...... Now, I don't know what to do :roll: Quote
Daisysmom Posted June 27, 2003 Author Posted June 27, 2003 He called!!!!!!!!!!!! He is a one time breeder, mom and dad both have hip certs, and the mom is a wonderful dog!!! We are going up on Sunday to check them out. 3 hours away, but he is meeting us half way in the Poconos. I think this is the better choice. The dogs from the mill are not socialized and may have poor health. I hope this works out!!! If it does, we will have a new pup on Sunday, and I will make a large donation to the Humane Society :oops: Quote
Rosebud Posted June 27, 2003 Posted June 27, 2003 :D You really need to see the living conditions the pups are born in, if at all possible please so the whole way and see where he lives. And most reputable breeders guarantee hips for the life of the dog. :angel: Quote
meehs Posted June 27, 2003 Posted June 27, 2003 It's easy to feel sorry for the puppies at the puppy-mill. And you tell yourself that those puppies need homes too and that they need to be saved from those horrible conditions. As dog lovers none of us should adopt puppies from puppy-mills though. We'd only be supporting the existance of these puppy mills! As long as they're selling puppies, they'll always be around. Just my opinion... Quote
stacer126 Posted June 27, 2003 Posted June 27, 2003 Good luck on Sunday. I drove 3 1/2 hours to visit and pick up our puppy. Hope everything works out. Post Pics. Quote
imported_nea Posted June 27, 2003 Posted June 27, 2003 GOOD LUCK!!! I hope it works out well! :) Quote
Marble Posted June 28, 2003 Posted June 28, 2003 i wish you lots of wisdom in this, i've had three labs all with very serious health problems, i love them but i'd never have another one, it is to hearbreaking for me. they all had really bad hip problems and a myriad of other health problems. i would really really really recommend going all the way and seeing them in their environment and checking out the parents very very carefully. GOOD LUCK :) Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted June 28, 2003 Posted June 28, 2003 :D :D :D IT'S GOING TO BE VERY HARD TO CHOOSE :D GOOD LUCK Quote
Daisysmom Posted June 28, 2003 Author Posted June 28, 2003 We can't go out now until NEXT Sunday. They haven't had their last set of shots yet. :( Oh well. I did donate to the humane society. Quote
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