I need help for a friend looking for a Scottish Terrier breeder

[Catlady711]

Thank you for the info Giselle! It was very helpful.

There is a breeder my friend mentioned she heard about. Their site does not impress me in the least, there is alot not mentioned that I feel should have been. I think it's a higher class BYB myself, (higher class, meaning they claim to have the parents tested and cleared for VWD at least and have a 1 year genetic health guarantee listed but not expounded upon).

I sent them a lengthy email of at least 25 questions that I felt should have been put in their ad. I wouldn't be surprised if I never hear from them, or get canned response or lacking answers.

I'll keep what you mentioned in mind when looking at any others she mentions or I run across. Thanks again.

[IRescue452]

Don't forget to check if the breeder is on the AKC suspension list
http://www.barkbytes.com/suspend/suspindx.htm

[Giselle]

Oh yeah, high class BYBs definitely exist. They're the most lucrative types because they're so well-tuned as to what the prospective buyer looks for and they use a lot of gimmicks that deceive even more experienced dog people.

Choosing a breeder is an art and a science. I'm glad that you clearly have been able to pick up on it so quickly Fire those questions away! If you don't receive a satisfactory answer to any of those questions and it causes you concern, don't be afraid to walk away. There are literally HUNDREDS of other breeders out there!

[Catlady711]

I guess in a way it makes it easier for me to be picky/objective since I'm not the one wanting to get a new pet. I think that's another reason my friend asked for my help.

Thanks for that link also. I didn't know a person could be suspended from the AKC or that there was a list to check that.