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Just a short post about finding a Pyr in Illinois, I
live here too, in central IL.
We bought our beautiful Buddy in IL from a farm couple
who owned both the father and mother of the litter. A sheep farm with
working dogs. The litter was nearly gone when we found the ad in the
paper. We had 3 left to pick from.
I knew nothing about the nightmares of puppymills and
pet stores here did not sell puppies then. I was very lucky, our baby has
done well, with no genetic problems yet. He is 12. We paid 200.00 for
him less than 12 yrs ago. I still see ads in the paper, very few, and the
price seems to be up to 300-350.
There are 3 other Pyrs at my vets in this town.
Please, Please don't buy puppies from pet stores. I'd rather drive 2 days to
pick up a new one than encourage these 'businesses' .
My big boy came with AKC papers to register him, which
I did, even though we never intended to show him. I had him neutered as soon as
he was old enough. I would never think of removing his dew claws unless it
medically necessary for his health. It's part of what makes him him.
He drools, of course, we laugh when we get slimed and whip it off. I
didn't know it could remove paint! That could explain the back of our
house at dog level!
There are people, farms, breeders out here, with
occasional litters. If we could find one, anyone can.
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