What do You think?

[BitsyNaceyDog]

I have to say that if I were in your shoes I'd want to get a new dog right away too. Not all people are the same, but that's what I'd do too.

I think another quick way to find out if a breeder is reputable or not is to ask what kind of food they feed. You can easily ask that on the phone. If they say Pedigree (or some other junk food) than you know to stay away from them. If they tell you they feed Nutro (or something else good) then you know you're heading in the right direction. Not that feeding a good food makes them a good breeder, but it's one of the first things I'd ask about.

[Anita Cholaine]

As the others said, you are the only one who knows if you are ready for another puppy, so, good luck with it! You have time until december to think carefully about it.... The breeder really sounds better, but if I were you, I would also consider adopting. Maybe there is a poor litle pommie waiting for you

[Roxyluvsme13]

Yeah...we are getting the puppy

[jackie]

I wouldn't get another puppy until you have a lot of money saved up & a credit card so you can be prepared for any emergancies in the future. As you already know you couldn't afford Tinks last vet visit. I'd say if you have a few thousand saved up you should be off to a good start. Heck you'll spend about a thousand just in the first month, on the dog, supplies and first vet visits.

I agree with this totally. You couldn't afford the vets bill, but you can afford to buy another "pedigree" puppy right away? I don't want to put a damper on your excitement, but nothing can survive only on love, money is important too.

[Roxyluvsme13]

I agree with this totally. You couldn't afford the vets bill, but you can afford to buy another "pedigree" puppy right away? I don't want to put a damper on your excitement, but nothing can survive only on love, money is important too.

We're NOT buying the puppy right away! And we didnt have the money to take Tink to the vet last time, bcus we spent alot on thevetvisit when she had low bloodsugar! I've said this alot...MY MOM IS SAVING TO GET THE PUPPY WE AREN'T GETTING IT RIGHT AWAY

[.sarah]

You have to understand everyone's concerns here. They aren't bashing you, they are trying to help you. When you buy a pet, you need to have money set aside for emergency vet visits.

You said the puppies would be ready in December, and that is next month. That is not very much time for a person who makes an average amount of money to save up money for the expenses of buying a puppy & the vet visits thereafter.

Is your mom saving up for the initial cost of the puppy only, or will she be saving up for vaccines, emergencies, etc as well? Don't buy a puppy if you have the money only for the purchase. If s/he has some sort of emergency and you can't afford it it will be your fault for not having saved up beforehand. Just because you are buying from a reputable breeder it does not mean the puppy will be healthy, and you must understand that. What if this puppy catches and/or is born with something deadly? Will you be able to afford the treatments? These are all things you have to consider before you buy any pet from anywhere.

[Roxyluvsme13]

IDK what shes saving for..probably the vet and the dog. She makes like $3000-4000 a month...soo it wont be that hard to save...