Reputable breeders do not sell through a broker whether they live in Ireland or Tombouctou. That is really all a buyer needs to know. All the best, Susan Cochran
----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathi Richmond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:30 PM Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] Irish Imports > A few weeks ago, my veterinarian called to tell me about a patient that > purchased a cavalier puppy at a local pet store. The puppy had pneumonia and > was returned to the pet store. The family was reimbursed with the guarantee > if the puppy survived they would repurchase it as they had already fallen in > love with it. Well, unfortunately, ten days later the puppy died. After the > puppy died, my vet gave my number to the family. I spoke to them and relayed > some of the information I have gained by reading this board over the last 2 > 1/2 years. I also gave her the name of 2 breeders that I have first hand > experience with, and I feel comfortable recommending. > > While at Penny's visit to the vet today, he mentioned that the family was > thinking of buying an Irish Import. I know I've heard that many of the Irish > Imports are brokers similar to our puppy mills. I gave him as much info as I > had, and he was going to forward it to the family. He doesn't want the > family to get into another situation like the last. I'm wonder, though, that > surely there are some reputable breeders from Ireland. > > I know she's going to be calling, so I need your help. If anyone is familiar > with any reputable Irish breeders, I'd love to pass that information on. I'd > love to be able to say, "Yes, Mrs. O'D has a great line of dogs and is know > for her care and testing........" > > Please email me privately if you can help. > > Thanks, > Kathi Richmond > West Palm Beach > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ========================================================= > "Magic Commands": > to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL > to start it up gain click here: > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL > > E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. > Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html > > All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author. ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
