Dogs R Us

[DONNA1458]

I am looking to get a dog in the future when my working hours are reduced, so i went to dogs r us and was upset to see very young pups all without parents with no toys lying in there empty water bowls looking really thin, i was talking to my boss about this work who said he had bought two pups from her and had lots of problems with one of them and on the second time taking it back they offered to distroy it and replace it free of charge..he didn't and spent hundreds at a private vet and doesn't regret it but should these places be regulated and where can i get a pup that has come from a loving home. I want a king charles spaniel. TIA

[hollie1586]

that sounds really sad!
i got my puppy off this website www.epupz.co.uk

you can search for the breed of dog you want, they are all listed, and the area you are in and it will give you results.
to be able to contact the breeder, you have to register your details with the site and its free to do so!

hope this helps!

[what..the?]

I am not a dog owner but aren't the adverts in the papers good, it's a family pet which has had puppies in a family home environment, and the adverts aay "fully vacinated" "parents can be seen" If you can go in these peoples houses and see the puppies and parents and the condition of the house, I am sure you could make a good descion whether the dog would be happy and healthy with no social, behavoural problems.

[jules77]

30 years ago I was naive and bought a BC out of the paper, it was in a barn on its own, no food or water and I felt really sorry for it, needless to say I bought it home. It was flea infested and full of worms.

Having learnt from experience, I would go to a reputable breeder, and not just an accredited breeder from the kennel club, one that comes recommended, and asks you questions about your home environment etc. Crufts is not too long away, and a large part of one of the halls is dedicated to stands with breeders and their dogs for most of the KC registered breeds. Well worth a visit if you are looking for a new puppy.

http://www.crufts.org.uk/

[wildwood]

I am pleased you are concerned enough to post it here DONNA. However, (and don't take this the wrong way) if the pups look too young to be alone and have no fresh water available did you mention your concerns to the owners?
It is possible that the pups you saw were being handreared but not weaned in which case it is not advisable to have water available to the pups. The mother of the puppies may very well be sick or worse, or does not produce (enough) milk.
You will soon get an idea of the owners' husbandry skills when you talk to them about your concerns.
If after that you still feel that the animals are being ill treated the next step is obvious.

[persianlady]

There is a Dogsrus in Manchester. They have been featured on tv a lot for selling puppies that are sick. They are renowned for getting puppies from puppy farms. I too have seen them when I have beeen there to buy things for my cats. It breaks your heart. I do not buy anything from there anymore. No reputable breeder would let their puppies go to one of these places. The only way to ensure that these puppy farms do not thrive is to shop very carefully from a reputable breeder. Also you want to see the mother and father, and the conditions the puppy was bred in.

[DONNA1458]

Persianlady i was not aware this has been brought to attention before it was the one in manchester that i went to... Wildwood there were around thirty small enclosures with upto six pups in each i was so overwhelmed i walked out before seeing any staff it was so busy with people tapping on the glass doors. Thanks everyone for your advise i will be certain to buy from a genuine family dog owners.

[persianlady]

I think the Kennel Club can provide you with a list of breeders. I have heard of so many people who have bought puppies from this place, only to have them fall sick or even die. Parvo Virus is common with puppies from there, allegedly. If they receive a complaint, they dont offer to pay vet bills or compensation. they will replace the puppy but you have to give the first one back to be destroyed. How can someone do that when they have already bonded. If it was up to me, these places would cease to exist. It is hard though when you go to see these little babies, I have not been there for years, because I find it too upsetting.
My next door neighbour has a King Charles. He is called Wills. He lives with 5 cats. He sleeps with one called Jasper every night . He is so sweet and very, very friendly. There is also a magazine you could by from a newsagent called YOUR DOG. There are breeders lists in there.

[kita1]

You can get a list of breeders here:

http://www.champdogs.co.uk/

click on "puppy register" or 'search' and then 'guided search'.

Make sure that the puppy you buy has had the parents tested for all the recommended tests for the breed eg hip scores, heart tests etc.

[gowebgo]

Bought a cocker spaniel in 1995, when it was Mayfield Kennels. Tess is now 14 years old and very healthy. Tess has been a faithful and loving pet with a super temprement. Tess adores our children and has never shown any aggression. When we purchased Tess we received KC registration papers with details of parents and grandparents and also details of breeder. We have no regrets and would buy from (Mayfield) Dogs-R-Us again. After seeing a recent BBC programme - Pedigree Dogs Exposed which lifted the lid on the true extent of health and welfare problems in pedigree dogs in the UK; can we be sure of getting a healthy puppy from so called registered breeders? I know of two people whom bought from registered breeders. The Boxer dog unfortunately died before it was 7 months old; and a Labrador that developed a hip deformity and had to be put down at only 6 months old. The breeders did not want to help and would not refund any money. My cousin, that bought the labrador, later found out that his puppy wasn't the only dog to be sold with health problems by the same breeder. He finally received a refund after threatening court action, as the breeder knew her puppies had inherited health problems.
Breeders don't like places such as Dogs-R-Us because they are finding it hard to sell their own puppies for hundreds of pounds. It seems buying a puppy is a risky business and the health of any dog cannot be guaranteed - even from so called registered breeders. Welfare comes second to profit where ever you buy a puppy.