To think this dog breeder was rude?

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It’s becoming impossible to find an ethical dog breeder that is genuinely interested in preserving the breed and educating people about that breed.

Please don’t get on at me about rescue dogs, I’ve done my fair share with rescues and now I want a “blank canvas puppy” for various reasons.

So, messaged a breeder yesterday who’s website said to contact them for any info as they can talk about the breed 24/7. So I contacted them, told them a bit about myself and asked a few questions about breed traits - trying to work out if the breed is right for us. I received a reply saying “go to dog shows, you’ll get loads of info there”. And that was it!! So I replied again and told them what I was looking for in a dog and asked if they would recommend this breed to someone looking for these traits. They replied “You get what you put in, it’s common sense”. Wtf??

Surely someone with a genuine interest in preserving their breed would want to answer questions and “interview” potential customers? So I’ve given up on them.

Same thing happened with another breeder I contacted. I sent a long email telling them about myself and asking for info on the breed and received an email back saying “we have pups available now, ready in 4 weeks. When would you like to view them? Deposit guarantees pup”. So I replied and said I wasn’t ready to get a puppy yet, im researching whether this breed is right for us … they never replied.

Is it me or what?? Am I expecting too much?

You attitude is a good one op, and you were asking the questions in good faith but the wrong way. When I enquired about my pup we asked about personality traits in the line, as well as history in the field and show ring. I think if you go to a future breeder and say for example, "i understand this breed tends not to like this, or has that personality trait, what is your experience", and "this is why we have chosen this breed, what sort of owners are you looking for", then you would have much more luck.
A moan now, not at you op, but in general, and which might explain why some sellers come across as rude. I sell livestock. Someone turns up, purchases the animals (approx £5 profit in each) and then announces they need a lesson in how to look after them, what to feed them and how to house them. We often have people turning up to the farm just to have a look and ask a couple of questions, which is fine but the questions are so basic they have obviously never done any research. After an hour of training an unexpected visitor (when I should have been doing something else, and who you know will probably go elsewhere for the livestock) you loose the will to live. I do offer training courses at a reasonable rate, but people are often cheeky and back you into a corner of helping for free. My profits on what I sell the animals for btw wouldn't even cover the free training if I paid myself minimum wage.