https://bluegrace.com Portuguese Water Dogs Fri, 22 May 2015 08:44:31 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 https://bluegrace.com/home/puppies/106-2/#comment-16 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 11:32:49 +0000 http://bluegrace.com/wp/?page_id=106#comment-16 I particularly like the part where you suggest people think where they get their dog. Please find a breeder you want to work with for the life of your dog. Don’t assume that every other breeder will want to help you for free, and give up hours of their time to correct someone else’s work.
As one who has indeed spent many hours of my time helping other breeder’s pups, I can tell you, it takes a lot away from my own family, dogs and puppy owners, who are invested in me and my time already.
Life will be more pleasant all the way around, if your pup comes from someone who not only wants to and encourages you to call, but is close enough for you to get help when needed. People who buy from far away and expect the locals to do the work, are short changing everyone involved, including themselves, from knowing their own dog’s history and family. Not that it isn’t ok, to buy from far away if the right breeder is there, just don’t do it to get around the locals.

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