I see this comment frequently on here. Why do people think *every single breeder* that has a website is automatically not reputable?
I know of reputable breeders that have websites. Just because someone shows their pups online does not mean they are going to sell to anyone who throws money at them. Any reputable breeder selling a pup to someone will have a screening process and will have no problem saying "no" too someone if they don't feel comfortable with them. Also, there are things to check, such as what their pedigrees look like, if they have their animals certified (eyes, hips, patellas, etc., checked depending on your breed), what the parents look like, etc..
Granted, the vast majority of breeders who have websites out there, I wouldn't buy from; but I wouldn't buy from the 'vast majority' of breeders period.
(I could write a book about reputable breeders versus backyard breeders, but I'm out of room. Here's a website instead: http://www.wonderpuppy.net/breeding.htm ).
2007-09-26
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