- What do I do? Breeder or rescue?

[.sarah]

Am I right in remembering your parents are going to keep this dog? What do they want to do?

No, this will be my dog. They wanted to get a dog because originally I was going to move out next year but now I'll be staying here through college (5-6 more years).

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

If the rescue isn't contacting you and you feel that this is a good breeder, I'd say go for it. Yes, rescuing is a wonderful thing to do but in my opinion, there's nothing wrong with getting a dog/puppy from a responsible breeder at all either....

Perhaps the rescue is busy though, as Jess said. Is it possible for you to ask the breeder to hold on to a pup for you until you can hopefully meet the rescue up? That way, you'd be able to see the pups from the breeder as well as the one in rescue and could base your decision on that.

[.sarah]

In case anyone is interested, here is the kennel that the momma is from: Tealbrook Kennels.

They health test, are members of hunting and Lab clubs, and have hunting titles. This lady bred her dog under their guidance.

[.sarah]

Perhaps the rescue is busy though, as Jess said. Is it possible for you to ask the breeder to hold on to a pup for you until you can hopefully meet the rescue up? That way, you'd be able to see the pups from the breeder as well as the one in rescue and could base your decision on that.

Yeah, I plan on meeting both litters unless if the rescue doesn't get back to me in the next 5 weeks. The lady who runs the rescue currently has 69 dogs at her house. I imagine she's busy, but she told us when we met her that she would get back to us quickly when we called. Hopefully something just came up!

[Pembroke_Corgi]

No, this will be my dog. They wanted to get a dog because originally I was going to move out next year but now I'll be staying here through college (5-6 more years).

Oh, sorry! I think if you get to see both of these litters, the right dog will "pick" you.

[.sarah]

Thanks everyone

For whatever reason I had it in my head that y'all would be mad at me considering buying from a breeder.

[jesse_3]

For whatever reason I had it in my head that y'all would be mad at me considering buying from a breeder.

You don't have to worry, as long as it is a good and responsible breeder, no one would really get mad

I do like the idea of rescuing, but I see no problem on going over to see the two litters, and see if any of them make a *really* good connection...maybe you could try to call the rescue lady again?

I am sure that whatever you do, the dog/puppy will have a wonderful life ahead of him/her! Good luck, and keep us updated!
Steph and Jes

[Giselle]

I think it's commendable if you go through a reputable breeder! IMO, there are only two places where you should acquire your dog: 1) a rescue/adoption situation or 2) a reputable breeder. If your case falls under either of those two, I think you're safe.

Tealbrook looks quite nice! The only thing that made me go "Hmm..." was the Better Business Bureau logo at the bottom. They don't seem to be actively advertising their puppies, however, so I'm not too concerned, but you might want to ask them why they're affiliated with the BBB. Usually, when you put the words "BBB" and "puppies" together, you think of some puppy mill like WOC, but the rest of the website looks quite reputable. It never hurts to ask

And about the adoption/breeder situation, I agree with the rest. It depends on which puppy you "click" with the most. I know you're excited, but a lot of breeders and rescues don't check their e-mails or voicemail daily. It's quite a struggle to maintain their daily life while taking care of those dogs (I can't IMAGINE taking care of 69 dogs!!!). Giselle's foster mom had her hands full with 15 dogs. I can't imagine nearly 5 times that! Would they allow you to drop by the shelter in person? If not, just wait it out

[lv4dogs]

Personally I would *always* rescue unless I was getting a dog that I want to show in some sort of sport/activity/conformation.
But as far as others are concerned I have no problem with how they get their dog(s) as long as it is either a rescue or from a *reputable* breeder.


I think when you find the right one you will know.

[Vela]

Thanks everyone

For whatever reason I had it in my head that y'all would be mad at me considering buying from a breeder.

Only some people are like that. Most won't treat you badly. I think it is a good idea to see the litter and try again to contact the lady with the rescue. If she doesn't get back to you then it's not like you didn't try. I have no problem with people getting their dogs from responsible breeders or rescue/shelters. Both places are perfectly appropriate places to get our companions from. If you want a certain breed, for whatever reason you choose, that is your decision. Nobody else can make that for you and you are the one who will be living with whatever choice you make, nobody else. There are wonderful dogs in both places and if you can find what you are looking for through a rescue/shelter then so much the better! If you can't then don't feel guilty or bad about going to a reputable breeder. Good luck on whichever pup you get, can't wait to see pics.