Possible new puppy...

[finn's mom]

Let us know how the puppy visiting went!

[Allecto]

It went pretty well. Mom was very healthy, pups were a beautiful lot. There was one little female there who I kept gravitating towards, but I didn't bring her home tonight. The father had cut his paw pretty badly and had been taken to the vet, so I set up to come back when both parents would be there and after I had time to think over the little girl I liked. I saw a full sibling to these pups that they'd held back from last year. High-quality dogs, but I am just not sure...

*sigh* It has been about a year and a half since I lost my Beagle. I'd never not had at least one in my life, and now it is starting to feel like I'll never find the right one again (sighs). Oh, well... I still have one great dog to spoil for now.

[finn's mom]

Well, keep looking. Even if you don't find the beagle that you want, you never know what other dog might be out there that's just right for you. Just keep searching, you'll find the dog for you.

[Allecto]

Thanks. There are plenty of other breeds I am in love with, but this is the longest I've ever been without having a Beagle in my life .

[lv4dogs]

Did you ask the breeder if the parents were tested & x-rayed for health defects, genetic diseases and the such? Do they offer at least a 2 year genetic health garantee on their dogs? Do you have to sign a contract? Will she take the dog back IF for any reason you can't keep him/her? A reputable breeder will do/offer all of the above.

Good luck!

[JenBKR]

Good luck finding the right puppy! Keep us updated!

[Allecto]

Did you ask the breeder if the parents were tested & x-rayed for health defects, genetic diseases and the such? Do they offer at least a 2 year genetic health garantee on their dogs? Do you have to sign a contract? Will she take the dog back IF for any reason you can't keep him/her? A reputable breeder will do/offer all of the above.

Good luck!

1)Yes, and we use the same vet, who she has given permission to fully disuss her dogs' medical records with prospective buyers.
2) Yes, in writing, and had health certificates on each pup from the vet.
3) Yes, but I didn't really look over it yet since I knew I wouldn't be buying without seeing the father first.
4) Yes, and she was extremely concerned about where the pups were going. I told her she could come and check out my set-up before I brought the puppy home, if we made a deal.

[lv4dogs]

1)Yes, and we use the same vet, who she has given permission to fully disuss her dogs' medical records with prospective buyers.
2) Yes, in writing, and had health certificates on each pup from the vet.
3) Yes, but I didn't really look over it yet since I knew I wouldn't be buying without seeing the father first.
4) Yes, and she was extremely concerned about where the pups were going. I told her she could come and check out my set-up before I brought the puppy home, if we made a deal.

Wow thats great. Sounds like a great breeder.
It can't hurt to look over the contract before looking at the father. There might be something in the contract that you don't agree with & therefore may not even need to go back to look at the father. I look at the contracts before I even look at the dogs. I wish you the best of luck!