Posted by Judy Sandor on May 24, 1998 at 21:19:07:

In Reply to: Re: The DREADED petstores posted by Nicole on May 12, 1998 at 15:24:40:

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> Most of the breeders I talked to in my somewhat exaustive search for a puppy were very high handed with me and treated me like I was an ignoramous who couldnt possibly know what I was looking for and what I should pay. I tired very quickly of this attitude. I would not buy from a pet store again, simply because of the possibility that the puppies are coming from a mill, but Im not sure I would go to a breeder either. I think ill stick to shelters-therefore I can not only help a dog in need, but i can avoid both puppy millers and breeders with large sticks up their...um...hind quarters. I will admit i understand more about puppy milling and breeders since this experiance, and will make my next choice in dog better educated, though i couldnt be happier with the puppy i have now.
> Nicole