Sweetie, I don't know if you're listening - you should NOT be buying a dog from a person who breeds crosses. This is not a reputable breeder and you have a huge chance of getting a dog that will develop lots of problems later in life.
Of course they are going to tell you what you want to hear - that is what backyard breeders do. A decent breeder will tell you the truth, whether it's what you want to hear or not. Because they want their pups to go to a good home with a good family. A backyard breeder wants to get rid of their pups and make money. They'll say anything.
I repeat, do NOT get a dog from one of these people. If you are determined to get a cross breed, go to a shelter. It will cost you one fifth of the price, you'll rescue a poor animal that desperately needs a home, and you will not be blowing money on someone who doesn't care about dogs or their welfare - if they did they would not be breeding crosses in the first place. It is widely known that the types of people you are looking at buying from contribute up to 60% of the overpopulation crisis in the world.
Seriously, I can't stress enough, you will NOT get what you are looking for and you will waste money and help line the pockets of someone who is doing something very bad for the world of dogs. If you care about your dog, you will not do this.
Go and look at a proper breeder who breeds dogs with lower allergens and shedding, like a poodle or a Bichon. You will know exactly what you're getting and you won't be ripped off. And most importantly, they will show you the parents, their dogs will have health guarantees IN WRITING, and you will know where your dog came from.
A backyard breeder will say, `oh yes, they're very healthy' and will not be able to give you any certified proof of this. Taking your dog to the vet to make sure it's healthy will not give you any information other than that it looks and acts healthy when you buy it. Unless you are prepared to fork out a lot of money at that vet visit to check for inherited problems, heart conditions, heartworm, and all sorts of other issues (which a good breeder will have already done) you should save your money altogether and not bother with the vet at all - they can't tell you anything important and lasting other than that the pup you want to buy SEEMS healthy NOW.
Really, do some more research and think very carefully - with your head, not your heart - before you buy a puppy.
Of course they are going to tell you what you want to hear - that is what backyard breeders do. A decent breeder will tell you the truth, whether it's what you want to hear or not. Because they want their pups to go to a good home with a good family. A backyard breeder wants to get rid of their pups and make money. They'll say anything.
I repeat, do NOT get a dog from one of these people. If you are determined to get a cross breed, go to a shelter. It will cost you one fifth of the price, you'll rescue a poor animal that desperately needs a home, and you will not be blowing money on someone who doesn't care about dogs or their welfare - if they did they would not be breeding crosses in the first place. It is widely known that the types of people you are looking at buying from contribute up to 60% of the overpopulation crisis in the world.
Seriously, I can't stress enough, you will NOT get what you are looking for and you will waste money and help line the pockets of someone who is doing something very bad for the world of dogs. If you care about your dog, you will not do this.
Go and look at a proper breeder who breeds dogs with lower allergens and shedding, like a poodle or a Bichon. You will know exactly what you're getting and you won't be ripped off. And most importantly, they will show you the parents, their dogs will have health guarantees IN WRITING, and you will know where your dog came from.
A backyard breeder will say, `oh yes, they're very healthy' and will not be able to give you any certified proof of this. Taking your dog to the vet to make sure it's healthy will not give you any information other than that it looks and acts healthy when you buy it. Unless you are prepared to fork out a lot of money at that vet visit to check for inherited problems, heart conditions, heartworm, and all sorts of other issues (which a good breeder will have already done) you should save your money altogether and not bother with the vet at all - they can't tell you anything important and lasting other than that the pup you want to buy SEEMS healthy NOW.
Really, do some more research and think very carefully - with your head, not your heart - before you buy a puppy.
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