I put it this way. What's
wrong with getting a dog that is bred in the same country you live in?
Why not get a dog that you can physically meet the parents/breeder and determine beforehand you are getting what you paid for?
Why put a puppy through all the stress and worry and
RISK involved shipping a puppy overseas? Your "locally, ethically", bred BB will be just as exotic as the "WHO freakin knows" bred pup you
might get from Africa. Just my $.02.
When we were looking for breeders, we wanted to make sure they were reputable, ethical, and had health testing. We first started looking at only places we were willing to drive to. It was
extremely important to US, that we be able to meet and greet both parents. We wanted to see their living conditions (the dogs). Quite honestly, we wanted to see if these people really were who the hell they said they were. It's not about the money. It's about giving your new pup the best chance. About not taking risks with your 12+ year
investment. Reducing the chances of your new family member having
quality of life issues early on in life. If you had a choice would you pick the path with all sorts of idk and maybe's? Or do you want to put your $ on the surest bet? Ok. Ok. It's
always about the $... Getting a dog you are sure about(as possible), could save you $10k or more in the long run.
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