I'm currently looking for a KC reg yellow male Lab puppy. Found a breeder on Pets4homes who is expecting a litter in July. Pedigree for sire and dam looks good - lots of FT CH - and hip/elbow/eyes all fine.
We went to meet the mum and dad this weekend and I was quite surprised how small they both were. I know that working dogs are a lot leaner but they looked more like whippets than Labs! They are kept outside in a kennel and used as part of a picking up team at shooting drives. Both dogs were friendly and looked well. He had 3 generations of bitches. I asked how they were with kids but the owner doesn't have any kids. He didn't ask any questions about us.
Price tag is £1,000. Pup will be chipped and registered but not vaccinated (so we can register with own vet and use same vaccination brand??)
I asked him to send me pics of previous litters and contact details for previous buyers but all I've had is a text with bank details for the £100 deposit.
The owner seemed genuine enough - very "country" - and he has lots of dogs but something doesn't feel right. I'm starting to think I'd prefer a chunkier boy from a family home. With lots of handling and socialising rather than being out in a kennel.
Am I overthinking things? I'm sure we would train the puppy to be a loving member of our family... Nurture vs nature and all that. Plus I feel obliged to pay the deposit now as we've been out to see them! How can I politely get out of it?!
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PinotPony · 10/06/2019 21:57
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