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Original Gamer
Sep 13, 2002

Miss Indy posted:

While it's a shame the dogs were stolen, these are not reputable breeders. If you review the link posted, they are offering stud services and are breeding out of animals that do not have their championships in showing. The dog they offer for stud services does not even have CH parents, has not had CERF testing, nor is OFA tested. The stud isn't the only one that isn't OFA tested- almost all of the dogs still need hip testing.

I don't like the look of most of their dogs. The faces are too block-like, and should be more foxy in appearance. They almost look the way Cardis should look, what with the heavy head and body structure.

In addition, they use/recommend Purina for their dogs and for all future puppies. Definitely not the best option, I'd be sketched by any breeder who uses it and feels so strongly about it that they recommend it to all future families.

In short, this is a good example of a breeder to stay away from. They have potential to be good once their dogs have proven themselves in the ring and have been fully health tested, but for now they are just churning out puppies that really shouldn't be brought into this world.

What about these people: http://www.celestialstarkennel.com/

I've been wanting to own a corgi for some time, and this is one of the only breeders I can find in Florida. So just based on the site, would you say they are reputable? Thanks.

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Original Gamer
Sep 13, 2002

I appreciate the insight. I thought right off the bat things were shady when she said she takes pictures when they are first born and then you send in a $100 non-refundable deposit to reserve the puppy you like...in the picture...at 1 week old. I'm sorry, but I want to be able to play with a litter and find a dog based on personality.

It's been really hard though, finding breeders in Florida. I go to the pet store and play with corgis, but know better than to buy from there. So I start looking for breeders but now I find out most breeders are not reputable. Argh, what a headache.

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