Re: [pyrnet] possible show puppy

[JGentzel@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/6/00 7:18:03 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
kreiter@servtech.com writes:

<< What does your breeder say?  IMO, any breeder that tells you that ALL pups
 are show quality is full of **it.   I don't know of any breeder in the
 country that consistently produces litters where all of the puppies are
 show. >>

I agree with Karen.  Remember marketing.  You have been marketed.  Noting 
wrong with that necessarily.  Take a step back, a deep breath.  Think about 
the big price you are being asked and that this dog will live maybe 10 plus 
years and the commitment you are making.  Realize your goals of getting a 
show quality bitch to show and all show quality should be able to get the 
championship, but most importantly, talk with some breeders and not get too 
hyped up on any one of these.  You are pretty far down the line here, but you 
are a novice, I am assuming by your email.  Point is, if this was a "hot 
litter" (few really are), you will be toward the end of the line.  Are you 
better off taking one from the back of the selection process or taking one 
from "up the line" somewhat?  Please ask about genetic problems, especially 
Epilepsy, Luxating Patella, Dwarfs, see if they check eyes and have them 
cleared in all breeding stock. You need to ask not only about the Sire and 
Dam but puppies they have had previously and family members (Sibs, etc.).  

Once you get through all that, you might still want this pup, but you 
hopefully will have taken some of the immediate emotion (thrill of your good 
luck to get a puppy out of such great winning dogs) out of the process. 

Joe