Originally Posted by
Shelley
I have on my website says to plan 6 months to a year for a puppy, so you can vet a breeder, maybe meet them and some of their dogs, and build a relationship before you buy a puppy. The precess is long, because puppies aren't toasters, and breedings can be missed, or not enough puppies to fill demand, (my current list overflowing), and the litters are planned for in advance, not to mention good breeders have a reputation for puppies with solid temperaments and conformation, and intelligence, so people don't mind waiting for a quality puppy. Sometimes people fall off the wait list at the last minute and people might unexpectedly get offered a puppy, it doesn't always happen but it can.
Anyways my point is, make sure your breeder is the kind of breeder you really want a puppy from before you commit. :-)
I understand the urgency, but I rather enjoy the anticipation of a breeding, or a new puppy, so the wait is a sweet one.