Puppies also should have had
intensive socialization while babies - exposed to different sounds, people, car rides, grooming , handled daily !!!! So , any breeder who has 2 simultaneous litters of 16 pups or more total CAN not physically perform all of that socialization and I would always opt for a breeder who has one litter at a time and not more than 2 litters a year .[/QUOTE]
I agree with everything you said... well done... but there are exceptions with the last statement. That belief could also have you miss out on an exceptional puppy.
I have that going right now... and believe me, yes it will not be easy but if it's your commitment then yes, it can be done.
See, you may say state that opinion, (and have every right to, but for me, I I feel that way about buying from a breeder who works full time. (and there are many out there) There is NO WAY they can do what I do, and work outside the home. I am fortunate to be able to spend all day and night with my puppies. I am able to handle everyone daily, with lots of play and new experiences given. I have lots of good neighborhood children that will come everyday (if I let them... 4 came yesterday to hold 6 day old puppies just yesterday)
Grooming... my stuff is in my kitchen/great room so it's used everyday, starting at 4 weeks old... sometimes just to feel a brush or vibration of a clipper. Is all this a lot of work and time consuming? You bet it is. Sadly, some don't get the credit it seems.
For me, the toughtest part will be the car rides. Although it will get done, it's no fun transporting them and cleaning them up if they puked.
Done with my vent. <g> I hope I won't regret writing this!