Radha, Excellent question! And I think it's one that a few people have addressed in their emails to Cabela's. I think the biggest problem some of us have with the situation is that stores sell to anyone with money. A pet store is only interested in the sale, they are not motivated by the long term well being of the puppy being sold. Any breeder selling by means of a pet store does not care about where that puppy goes, is not planning to keep track of any health issues for that puppy, is not going to provide any mentoring or support to the buyer, and will not even know if that puppy is no longer wanted. No reputable breeder will knowingly sell their puppies through a pet shop.
As for Cabela's, the breeders may be meeting some requirements, but has Cabela's determined what genetic tests are required for which breed? Will the breeders keep in touch with the puppy buyers? Will they provide any support? Would they be contacted in 10 months when the adolescent monster is no longer wanted? I doubt it. The flea market quality of the Puppy Days isn't likely to foster any breeders who are interested in long term welfare of their dogs, and it isn't likely to foster any buyers who are making carefully considered decisions. Keep asking those questions, we all learn more when you do! Pat Long (& Luther) Berwyn PA
