Hi,
I am looking to get a Cavalier from a breeder probably in January next year.
I have visited her property where she has some stunning dogs who were all very healthy, active and friendly.
The parents are heart/eye tested, and the grandparents were there who were heart clear at 7 and 8. The father is still showing and getting results at 7 years of age.
Overall I thought the breeder seemed very passionate and her dogs did look incredible, the thing I am wondering about is she doesn't have certificates for the heart and eye tests.
Should I take her word for it that they are clear? She really did seem genuine and more than happy to answer questions about histories etc, and mentioned there was only one case of mild MVD in her lines, from which that bitch has not been bred from again, and the mother is still clear also. We were there looking at a male puppy, but have decided to wait for the next litter as the timing will be better in January, plus we didn't quite have the full amount saved due to my car breaking down and a $940 tax bill due.
Her kennel is one of the top in Australia with show results, I do not want to mention names on here but if someone was to PM I would tell them.
That's pretty much my only concern, just wondering what other breeders think I should do, she has stated that she has no interest in breeding unhealthy parents, and her dogs do come up in quite a few pedigrees when I google their name (from dogs of other breeders/owners, where they are the sire/dam/great grandparent etc)
Thank you so much, I didn't mean for that to be so long winded. My first post in two years, I'm doing well :p
EDITED TO ADD:
I have spoken to a member here who is also a breeder and she has confirmed they are reputable, which was pretty much my gut instinct.
