Thread: Taboo Question

Originally Posted by Kris Thomas LaBounty

I don't mind answering either. My boy was $2500 and $350 for his plane fare. I did a lot of research before buying him. $2500 is a right in the middle price. My dog also had some health issues. He had a cherry eye pop out that was an $1800 repair but the breeder sent me a check for part of the surgery because we have a health contract. The one piece of advice that it sounds like I am too late with is that "blue" isn't a recognized AKC Standard color so buyer beware and why would someone charge more for something that doesn't live up to standard? Don't be discouraged by the health issues because once I bought mine and started getting Emails returned and referrals I discovered they seem to all have something wrong with them, some more than others. They certainly aren't for owners weak of pocket book. My biggest complaint is that I had emailed and called all over the country and a lot of breeders don't bother to respond. I looked for an older dog first but no one had one and amazingly no one took the time to tell me about FBRN. My husband and I are the perfect home, fenced yard, retired and active and can afford to take care of the dog. My boy is going to be 14 mos next week and has turned out to be the best boy ever. Hope you enjoy your new pup. He will prove to be worth every penny.

I definitely agree. I would have liked to rescue as we have always done so with our goldens and boxers. But I did look at the local rescues but there was nothing in my area and very few available around the country. I really like the color and especially the eyes in this particular coloring. I was aware that the blues are not recognized by the AKC but that has never bothered me. There are a few good breeders out there that are breeding the exotic colors, unfortunately I chose a local breeder that offered a health guarantee, but when we tried to have her pay for Ollie's bacterial infections that he came with, she chose not to stand behind the contract. Since we purchased health insurance for Ollie, I didn't worry about the bills. We just took care of him and will know better in the future. I may go with a black and while one next time, or a tan and white. I saw some really cute ones at the meetup I attended yesterday. It's at least 10 years away so for now I will love and spoil my puppy.

I'm really happy that things worked out for you and that your breeder stood behind her health guarantee. That's really great.

With my children all grown, Cosette is my baby.

It sounds silly, but I plan to have a Frenchie till I die.

They are such great company, aren't they, Cbrugs?

There were so many Christmas toys at Petsmart.
What did you get him?