andycap
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Can anybody recommend any cocker spaniel breeders , looking for a working cocker , many thanks
cocker spaniel breeders
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Blue in Munich
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I can't but a mate possibly can, would you like me to ask him?
andycap
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Yes please , i would rather go with a recommendation than risk something turning out to be a puppy farm , thanks
CliveW
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James Middleton seems to have royal approval.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...ew-spaniel-puppy-brother-James-Middleton.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...ew-spaniel-puppy-brother-James-Middleton.html
Blue in Munich
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I've asked the question, I'll let you know.
champdog site run by the KC for reg breeders, not a great time to buy any puppy, prices through the roof with lots of dodgy types breeding for the cash alone
Neilds
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We are currently using this site to look for a puppy- basset hound for us. Easy to contact breeders in your area with loads to choose from
Beezerk
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Thanks for the heads up ?
We are considering an Australian Shepherd once our cat croaks it but they seem a bit scarce.
Robster59
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My son got one of these last month. He finished up getting them from a breeder in North Wales. Sweet little thing (the dog, not my son
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Robster59
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I know you're checking already which is great but I would re-iterate to anyone buying a puppy to do their homework on the breeder before they make a decision.
We sell equipment for breeders (cryogenic gases and equipment for freezing the sperm). We have been approached by a number of "breeders" who are looking for this kit for breeding. Some of them have looked decidedly dodgy and in places we would not supply to anyway. I even went so far as to contact the Kennel Club and the British Veterinary Association for their views. We now have guidelines for who we will and will not supply on an ethical front.
What is worrying is that they are now using AI (Artificial Insemination) for some breeds that have now been so modified that they actually find it difficult to mate and even to give birth so that they have to do caesarian ops on some.
One thing I would add is that ask for the name of their vet and speak to the vet about them (obviously making sure it's a real vet).
We sell equipment for breeders (cryogenic gases and equipment for freezing the sperm). We have been approached by a number of "breeders" who are looking for this kit for breeding. Some of them have looked decidedly dodgy and in places we would not supply to anyway. I even went so far as to contact the Kennel Club and the British Veterinary Association for their views. We now have guidelines for who we will and will not supply on an ethical front.
What is worrying is that they are now using AI (Artificial Insemination) for some breeds that have now been so modified that they actually find it difficult to mate and even to give birth so that they have to do caesarian ops on some.
One thing I would add is that ask for the name of their vet and speak to the vet about them (obviously making sure it's a real vet).
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Fade and Die
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Yes since the fashion for cross breeds (mutts ?)has risen it has played right into the hands of the unscrupulous. No need for any paperwork and soaring demand has led to a massive rise in dog thefts and puppy farms. We had a look at maybe getting another pooch, we got the number of a cockapoo “breeder” but as soon as I spoke to him he was an obvious pikey, I could barely understand what he was saying but he wanted to bring the pup to me to have a look at!
Crazyface
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The price of pedigree dogs is frightening. How anyone hands over readies in these quantities for something that they allow to run away from them. Jesus, I would just see a bag of money and have it on a lead at all times.
Tashyboy
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My daughter is looking to get a dog, been after one for a year or so but as you mention prices are high. BUT.
There’s a very good write up on the BBC news site today ( When your 'pandemic puppy' doesn't work out)
about folk handing puppys/ dogs back into kennels. Some of the reasons they are handing dogs back could make you you scream.
Suffice to say for anyone wanting a older puppy within the next few months. Well the kennels could be full.
Blue in Munich
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Sorry, he couldn't help.
williamalex1
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An even sadder thought, if these poor pups aren't bought, what happens to them 
. These type of breeders should be kept caged, just like the dogs they breed.
. These type of breeders should be kept caged, just like the dogs they breed.
Robster59
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An interesting, if sad story here.
Sadly if you buy with your heart and not your head there are unscrupulous people out there who will take advantage.
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/puppy-fraud-lockdown
Sadly if you buy with your heart and not your head there are unscrupulous people out there who will take advantage.
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/puppy-fraud-lockdown
seen quite a few stories like this on the FB groups we are on, very sad
