If they're the only breeder you found with a one-year guarantee, I think you're looking in the wrong places.
What "certificates" do the parents have? There is no mention of that at all.
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If they're the only breeder you found with a one-year guarantee, I think you're looking in the wrong places.
What "certificates" do the parents have? There is no mention of that at all.
I have to agree wuth bckrazy this looks like a BYB to me, there is somthing about the parents that just doesnt look right, I have seen a lot of proper pugs and these guys just look "off" to me, the breeder does not strike me as a good one at all :(
Agreed with the rest. Abort the sale now and go save a pug from a shelter. Pugs are a fairly popular breed and there has got to be Pug rescues in Oregon. I have family in OR so I could definitely help you find one. You can PM me :)
Just off hand, here's a PDCA endorsed rescue in WA:
http://www.seattlepugs.com/
Also, AKC "inspected" and registered means nothing. As far as I know, AKC doesn't inspect breeders unless there is a reason (i.e. alleged claims of abuse, I think). They're just a registry. They're just there to ensure that purebreeds stay pure (and sometimes they can't even do that). They can't ensure quality. In a nutshell, "certificates" from the AKC don't mean much.
We don't really care if it's a "proper pug" or not. If the pug is happy, healthy and safe thats all that matters. If the pug isn't show quality we don't care. We love them just the same. We got curly at the pet store without any info on his parents and we love him to death but he isn't show quality.
I was refering to the the breeding itself, the parents dont look right and should not have been bred in the first place, I couldnt care less if the puppy itself is not show quality and will be fixed, its the person who bred the pups parents in the first place that concerns me.
We're meeting them on the 21st so if we don't like the look of it then it's off.
thats so neat!!! pugs are sooooo cute im like really happy for u :DQuote:
Originally Posted by junescrater716
yay thanks so much!!!
ur welcome! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by junescrater716
lol!!!!
Puggly Wugglies are so cute! Congrats on your up and coming new arrival. I know you're so excited!
HOLY SMOKES!!! WHAT A CUTE PUPPY!! OH Junes you must be soooo excited and I am soo happy for you!!!! :D :DQuote:
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lol thanks everyone. My mom still doesn't know since it's her present!!! lollllll He is fiesty she said. great, lol two little terrors in the house lol
yeah. no certifications. and Pugs are one of the most pre-disposed breeds to hip/elbow/patella/breathing/eye problems. good luck with your puppy, you are taking a total crapshoot, but whatev.
Im kind of shocked by how apathetic this board has become. =|
I know junes- and have before she came here- including before I came here as well.. I already checked into this on her behalf. There is nothing wrong with these people or the puppy.. Please back off..
Junes darling- I didnt tell you I checked into this. I did out of concern for you. You are a dear friend, and I did not want you hurt. It looks good honey- it looks very good! He will be a wonderful addition to your family Sami..