Any Bedlington Terrier I have ever seen in a rescue has Copper Toxicosis. While I feel for thses dogs and hope that they find forever homes, I do NOT have the funds to keep up on the treatment, nor do I wish to go through the emotional nightmare of adopting a dog only to watch it die before my eyes.

Therefore, I have found a great breeder in my state who has an average of two litters available per year. She has offered to get me ona waiting list when Alikkon and I buy a house, and there's an average turnaround of one year. Her puppies cost $1200 and up.

Is it worth it? To me, yes. Her dogs' livers are all quite healthy, and they do not carry the gene for CT. She is an incredible lady...I've checked a list of references she gave me and they were all VERY happy with the health, longevity, and temperament of her dogs. She also runs a boarding kennel and offers obedience classes. What more could I ask for?

I love my rescue dogs....but Star has such horrible separation anxiety, Wilbur has housebreaking issues STILL, and even working with an excellent behaviorist has helped minimally. We also had a rescue cocker who turned out to be a biter.

I want a dog with a good start on life, whi thinks the world is a wonderful place, so that I can hopefully have a dog without all the neuroses. Also, maybe this makes me bad in some people's eyes, but I do want a puppy.


C'mon now, who could resist that face?? *Melts*