Posted by J on July 20, 1998 at 12:24:51:
In Reply to: Re: Pekingese vs. Pekepoo posted by Maria Castro on April 17, 1998 at 16:35:57:
> > > We had a lovely Pekepoo for 17 yrs. until last Jan.
> > > Now searching for another companion for our country home
> > > and trying to decide between the purebred and the cross.
> > > Found a Pekingese in a local pet store but hesitant to
> > > act given the bad rap these stores have received. Also,
> > > our Pekepoo had few physical problems until the end of
> > > her life (she was mostly Pekingese, but for the nose)
> > > and am concerned about problems with the purebred animal.
> > > I would appreciate any suggestions or information anyone
> > > would have regarding 'Pekingese vs Pekepoo'. How do I g
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> >
> > o
> > > about finding the best pet for my $? Thank you
> I've had purebred pekes for the last 20+ years. My first was
> a pet shop dog - he was healthy, but didn't have a good temperment.
> My next one was from a breeder, then I bred some litters. Most of my
> dogs have lived long healthy lives. Providing there's good breeding
> behind your purebred, the new pups health should be fine. Can't urge
> you enough to try to locate a breeder (one who shows) for your new pet.
> You can also go to a dog show (check out infodog.com for a list of
> upcoming shows in your area) - you can see the pekes in the ring and
> maybe locate a local breeder. Good luck
>