I want a dog that has had no health problems in the family and has very good parents
2006-08-20 15:37:27 · 6 answers · asked by cavs23+Mo 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Here is a list of what should be responsible and reputable breeders in Ohio...
http://www.engbulldogs.com/ohio.htm
Ohio is a problematic puppy mill state. If you do find one, please be responsible and go to the sellers house and ask to inspect his kennel if he has one and if not to show you the sire and dam and talk about the breed with you. A lot of puppy millers sell the dogs themselves and have their kennels off-site... but they usually are excessively unknowledged when it comes to the breed and often won't be able to produce the sire or dam because they have not been human-socialized.
http://www.prisonersofgreed.org
2006-08-20 15:46:53 · answer #1 · answered by tripforyou 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to link to a bunch of resources that you should use to help locate a reputable breeder. Simply having two purebreds that came from a breeder does not mean that the dogs are sound and I highly recommend against buying from someone whose home you can't visit and who doesn't meet the reputable breeder requirements.
A reputable breeder is someone who breeds for conformation and perfection within the breed.
They should be able to provide 3-5 generations of research into the health of the parents, etc.
They generally have had the dogs screened for certain genetic illnesses.
A reputable breeder will generally be involved with their local breed clubs and follow their code of ethics, along with the AKC's.
They will guarantee to talk the dog back should you ever have to relinquish it.
They will ask you questions to make sure you are an appropriate home.
And many more. See below for a myriad of links to great info. Good luck in your search! : )
2006-08-20 15:58:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a great time finding an English Bulldog that has no health problems. That is the hallmark of the breed. Did you know they are at the top of the list currently for the breed with the highest incidence of Hip Dysplasia???? That along with all the breathing problems, skin problems, and other orthopedic problems, puts them in the top 3 for unhealthiest breeds!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-20 15:45:43 · answer #3 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually my cousin does. Over the summer he had 4 of them, 3 of which he has sold successfully. He bought a male and female from a breeder and then he bred two puppies. He is near Cincinnati. Send me and e-mail and I can put you in touch.
2006-08-20 15:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by Nikki7012 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i know of a good ethical one here in so ca actually in anaheim hills named mike long
2006-08-20 15:42:12 · answer #5 · answered by GiglsH 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry, but no good luck though!!!
2006-08-20 15:44:03 · answer #6 · answered by Alex 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋