Puppy viewing tomorrow!

[Jeanette]

There are a good number of Cocker litters advertised over here and I'm not really surprised he has problems selling the last few - when we went to pick up our Maike the breeder hadn't sold any of her littermates. I love the wee bitch with the white markings, thank goodness I have my hands more than full with ours or I'd be really tempted to take a trip to Larne! 

Oh I didn't realise the breeder was on that list.         To the OP, I'd just ring back with any concerns or questions you have, they look very nice puppies.   

Jeanette, I thought he was the 2nd on the list but now I am a bit confused. Hopefully I didn't get the wrong end of the stick!

    Confused here too.    Just looked at the photos and I'd snaffle the second from the bottom - he looks gorgeous.    They don't look shy and retiring puppies.      The only issue I can see here is whether they've been socialised outside the house at that age, only because nervous dogs could need a lot more training.   

[sands]

Just googled the gentlemans name which is on the list and there is a judge with that surname showing up but the first initial is different - strange 

What was the first initial?
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It was L but having read some more of the posts on this thread I'm wondering if I've got the wrong breeder too 

[McFly]

Just googled the gentlemans name which is on the list and there is a judge with that surname showing up but the first initial is different - strange  

What was the first initial?

It was L but having read some more of the posts on this thread I'm wondering if I've got the wrong breeder too  



L is the first letter of the chap's name who I met last night.  

[sands]

If it was then he is definately showing as being a judge on google 

[McFly]

Found another litter, but the breeder doesn't have DNA test results to show both parents are DNA tested for PRA and FN.  If both parents are healthy dogs, does it really matter as much?

[lindseyp]

Found another litter, but the breeder doesn't have DNA test results to show both parents are DNA tested for PRA and FN.  If both parents are healthy dogs, does it really matter as much?

very much so in my opinion! A good, reputable breeder will do all he/she can to ensure good health for her dogs & pups she breeds ....for life  - health testing is just one way of trying to prevent illness & serious conditions .....if they can't be bothered to do it, when it is all quite straight forwards these days, then do they really care that much about the dogs they own or pups they are breeding 

My advice would be 'you can't rush a good thing'     Patience & a little bit more searching will, I sure, enable you to find a breeder who does put the well being of her dogs & puppies first.

good luck     

[Jane S]

Found another litter, but the breeder doesn't have DNA test results to show both parents are DNA tested for PRA and FN.  If both parents are healthy dogs, does it really matter as much?

I guess it doesn't matter if you don't mind if your puppy goes on to develop a hereditary disease that could have been prevented by DNA tests? Just because the parents look healthy does not mean they are not carrying recessive genes for PRA (causes blindness) and FN (kidney disease). 

If you want to find out more about hereditary conditions in Cockers, you might to want to check out this page: http://www.thecockerspanielclub.co.uk/health.htm

[McFly]

I guess it doesn't matter if you don't mind if your puppy goes on to develop a hereditary disease that could have been prevented by DNA tests?

I hope you're not as patronising to your husband! 

The last two posts have confirmed what I thought, sadly this is another litter I will have to dismiss.  Hard work this dog searching malarky in NI! 

[8 Hairy Feet]

I don't know if you know,
but you are coming across
as  a bit rude

[Jane S]

I guess it doesn't matter if you don't mind if your puppy goes on to develop a hereditary disease that could have been prevented by DNA tests?

I hope you're not as patronising to your husband!  

Excuse me? You really are a hard man to give advice to (am guessing you must be a bloke from this comment) so will leave it to others from now on. Please note though, we don't tolerate rudeness on this forum, especially towards people who are trying to help!

[McFly]

I guess it doesn't matter if you don't mind if your puppy goes on to develop a hereditary disease that could have been prevented by DNA tests?

I hope you're not as patronising to your husband!  

Excuse me? You really are a hard man to give advice to (am guessing you must be a bloke from this comment) so will leave it to others from now on. Please note though, we don't tolerate rudeness on this forum, especially towards people who are trying to help!

Oh come on, where's your sense of humour Jane! I'm not being rude, read the first line of your reply back and tell me it doesn't come across as patronising?

I very much appreciate all the advice I have been given on here, yours included.

[LynneB]

I guess it doesn't matter if you don't mind if your puppy goes on to develop a hereditary disease that could have been prevented by DNA tests?

I hope you're not as patronising to your husband! 

The last two posts have confirmed what I thought, sadly this is another litter I will have to dismiss.  Hard work this dog searching malarky in NI! 

Not patronising just common sense

[McFly]

OK, I apologise if I came across as rude, I was merely poking a little fun at Jane but it seems that my sense of humour is the polar opposite of Jane's.

I stand by my comment though, I do think it was a little patronising to imply that it would only matter regarding the DNA tests if I didn't care that my dog got sick - if I didn't care I would hardly be on this forum to begin with.

[LynneB]

Found another litter, but the breeder doesn't have DNA test results to show both parents are DNA tested for PRA and FN.  If both parents are healthy dogs, does it really matter as much?

Health tests are essential or you would not be looking for health tested dogs. Read your comment again and then ask why you got the response.

[McFly]

I give up!