I wasn't sure whether to put this message in looking for a puppy forum or this one because it's not actually a 'seeking pup' message (I have already done one of those).
I'm just not sure
when we should be looking for our puppy. We don't want to get one (well we'd love to but can't because of family commitments/holidays) until mid June.
Some people say they've got long waiting lists which suggests that you should contact people early.
Some don't start a waiting list until they know their bitch is pregnant (we're waiting for a couple of people to confirm this).
I've contacted the Kennel Club and got a list of accredited breeders which to be honest doesn't seem to have been that much use. I know reputable breeders don't always have pups available but most of the people I've tried on the list only breed every few years!?! Quite a number of them only breed working cockers too.
The list of available pups on the Kennel Club site doesn't seem to be very up to date. A lot of the pups were born months ago and must have gone to their new homes long ago.....
I've tried the secretary of my local Cocker Spaniel Club and she gave me a number for a lady, when I rang her she only has details of pups that are available right now and doesn't have info about pregnant bitches that are expecting - this suggests I'm too early.
Am I too early, too late or just right?
Confused