Roxy I understand your situation. As a breeder I don't "stereotype" families. I think pups raised in apartment homes can be well excercised and cared for, for example. However, I am leery of placing a puppy in an apartment home if I ask the person "D...

I agree about not spending an arm and a leg for a mixed breed dog - largely because those breeders probably bought their breeding dogs for $250 and haven't done any testing, feed cheap food, give cheap vet care, put the bitch out in a whelping pen an...

becpups - if you're using an educated, responsible breeder who takes being a breeder seriously - you pay for what you get. You can spend $600 with a great breeder (who shows their dogs, tests their breeding stock, gives their puppies good vet care, v...

I think $200 even from a shelter is reasonable - and much more reasonable than from a BYB or Puppymill because the pups have at least been thoroughly checked by a vet, properly wormed, and are well vaccinated. You don't get that guarantee from the pe...

Heatherom - if you go to the websites for each brand they have retailer locators...

The thing on cost... it varies a lot and just looking at the price tag on the bag is deceptive. For example - I was paying $34 for 35 lbs of Chicken Soup -...

I often wish my shelties loved water less! My puppies are usually splashing around in the water dish...

Stormy (my avitar) LOVES to go swimming. It's his favorite activity - going to the lake. I have a friend who named her dog "Aqua" becau...

Most areas of the country have at least one AKC or UKC (United Kennel Club) show in their area a year. This is a GREAT place to locate a good breeder - especially with a popular breed. I'm not saying every breeder who is active in conformation is a g...

I agree - most likely unrelated. I've had bitches get an upset digestive system towards the end of their season. If it's not liquid, you're probably fine. The yogurt should help some.

I agree that there are too many vets out there more concerned about making a couple extra bucks than about the animals. I just got neuter proof from someone I sold a puppy to and I about gagged when I saw the invoice was for $840 - for a neuter

I think the bigger concern with that many breedings is how far they were spread out... I'm picturing some premature pups in that litter and wondering what their OP's reaction is going to be to puppies born without hair on their feet and ears that can...