Bud Buns

I have been through that list about 100 times And called a lot of people and have called a few who have come recommended,from people on the list and sent some emails too. So I feel like I'm getting there with my knowledge One guy was telling me that he is the best breeder around, his dogs are huge etc and to ring up other breeders to find out about his rep, so I did, and none of the other breeder's had ever heard of him I'll keep reading and calling people until I feel like I know enough to make a proper decision

Thanks everyone for all the replies, I've been doing lots of research over the last few days and have spoken to quite a few breeders some who gave me the heebiejeebies and others who gave me loads of information. I've just got one last question(for now ) in regards to puppies being clear of diseases by parentage, if they have been, is it ok to ask a breeder to see/obtain a copy of some kind of paperwork proving this? I'm waiting on a few calls back from some breeders who I have found who state their pups are clear by parentage and don't want to offend anyone or anything like that...

Awesome info thank you all so much!! Lots of our friends and family have dogs so our pup will definately be well socialised, and also having two kids ourselves along with five neices and nephews, socialisation will be very important. I'm hoping to find one in the next couple of weeks, as we have school holidays and I will be able to spend lots of time training and socialising, and getting into a routine etc. Sooo can anybody recommend a decent breeder? ;)

Really? I didn't know that!!! How do I go about finding a dog show? I know there's something up near my in-laws place (we drive past it when we visit them)...I think I'll try google it :D

Another question, I saw an ad recently for a puppies that said the parents have papers, does that automatically mean the puppies have papers too? or does each dog have it's own set of papers? is it unreasonable to ask the seller to provide a copy of the papers for me to keep? In regards to the health, most ads I've seen (please note that these are mainly classified ads, not from breeders) say the pups are vaccinated, health checked etc, should I be asking if the pups have had any particular tests? I know puppies can be cleared of some disease by their parents being clear, but I'm not sure what disease or what tests etc.

Thanks for that, yes a healthy happy pup is the most important thing to me. You're right about there being a mass hysteria in Melbourne ATM, especially around here as we are not far from where little Ayen Chol was attacked, so papers really are important then? Good to know. I'll have a look at the dogs victoria site too. Thanks again

Hi every one. I am hoping some peeps on here are able to help me with some advice about purchasing an English Staffy pup. To be honest I'm not sure where to start We live in Melbourne, and now that our children are a little bit older (5 and 7) we think it's time to introduce a new member to the family, a four legged one What would one expect to pay for a pup? How important are 'papers' I've never seen dog papers and I'm sure if someone showed them to me I'd have no idea what any of it meant I've been having a look online recently to try and figure it all out but there seems to be a massive difference in prices everywhere, I've seen 'pure bred' pups advertised anywhere from $500 (no papers, but parents on view) to $2,200 (with papers)What is reasonable? Is seeing the parents enough? I have been told by a breeder of AmStaff's not to trust anyone selling different coloured dogs for more due to 'being rare'. We're not after a show dog or anything like that, just a sweet dog we can love and have be a part of the family. Any one have any advice for me, please? Cheers K