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Today was a fiasco
So, today was the "interview" with the breeder. It was sooooo not how I thought it would be. We showed up and there were 30 freaking people there!! All for 4 puppies and 2 adults she was thinking of placing. I get in there and she has a 3 page front to back paper on how to choose the right puppy and how to talk to breeders. The whole time we barely got to talk and out of all the people leaving there was only 1 other couple who got the "of we don't choose you it's not because I don't like you" speech. She said to come to another puppy day with Rosie, but it sounds like I"m already out.
I don't know if it was the way I look or my age or what. However, she was far too specific with everything about her dogs. She never even really talked to me. I feel like all my credentials as a junior showmanship, therapy dogs, all that is out the effing window. I felt so heart broken. There isn't a ton of breeders in our area for this breed. Maybe it's like divine intervention telling me this isn't the breed for us. I don't know. It just stinks.
I told DH everything that happened today and he doesn't want me to go back. I just don't know if this is normal breeder stuff or not. I feel like we should add a breed to our list to search. I really wanted a frenchie, but DH had to get a dog that looks like Ein. Ugh.
Well, on the bright side we left early and on the way home we stopped at a Pokemon Center and got Rosie some more stuffies. Then Mom got her a Rainbow Dash Build a Bear.
/vent.
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Re: Today was a fiasco
Take another look at adopting a mutt. Breeders... Have issues.
My sister and Bil rescued a French bulldog! Would you consider that? I'm pretty sure there is a frenchie rescue... My sister rescued hers from their actual vet and not a rescue though.
Eta. I don't know why I thought you were interested in a Fren
Ugh. I'm sorry.
There are more breeders like there. She should have these people lined up BEFORE the puppies are born. A good breeder should be willing to drive as well, or let you drive to get puppy.
We got a smooth collie from  
What breed of dog was it? Are you set on a puppy?
We've been fostering a dog for a little bit. Don't think it's the right time for our family to adopt. But Saving Great Animals is the organization we have this dog thru. It's a great org tha
Liam Dean | 09.11.12 | 6lbs 13oz
Pembroke Welsh Corgi's.
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Have either of you had a corgi?
When I say batshit, I mean batshit.
Just a warning, if you truly want a really smart, active breed dog, you are going to encounter A LOT of people trying to talk you out of it.
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