Dog Breeding Rant

[Elaine]

I got a call this morning from a woman wanting me to walk her Shar-pei. Not wanting to waste her time, I asked what area of Aberdeen she was in, she lives at the other end of Aberdeen which makes it impossible for me to get to the dog at the times she wants me to, so i declined the job.
Anyway she called me back this afternoon to ask if I had any other suggestions of dog walkers for her to try. We got chatting and it turns out the dog is 6 weeks old, she lives in a flat with no garden access and works full time

What responsible breeder sells a pup at 6 weeks of age to a person in a flat with no garden access? And why the hell did the woman not think about all of this before getting a puppy?

[angieh]

Oh no - that poor dog.

[kado]

I realy feel for him/her. What was the breeder thinking about.

[meep]

That poor wee pup And a shar-pie is quite a distinct breed with distinct requirements, such as cleaning between their folds, and I'm sure breathing difficulties too. If she didn't plan ahead in terms of walking the poor thing, I wonder if she researched the breed and know of these other necessary commitments?

[calismum]

it just makes your blood boil doesn't it.

I had to pass the spanish inquisition before I was even allowed to come and visit the breeder of my first puppy. Which is exactly how it should be.

[Leesy]

Poor little pup hope she can get something sorted out soon for the wee little mite .

[MBll]

Reputable breeders would not sell pups under 8 weeks old only backstreet breeders & puppyfarmers..........they are concerned only with making money.

[kado]

I totaly agree with you MBll

[Moli]

Originally Posted by MBll

Reputable breeders would not sell pups under 8 weeks old only backstreet breeders & puppyfarmers..........they are concerned only with making money.

I agree too, that poor little mite should still be with his mum and litter mates

[dandysmom]

That's heartbreaking! Poor little thing ......