We bought a puppy from the breeder. Our dog was shipped to a location where we went to pickup our…read morelittle girl. .We named her Emma, and she was really a pretty girl. But, oh my, we had problems from day one. She would get car sickness, so we couldn't go anywhere on the spur of the moment because we had to give her meds. Emma didn't like being held. She was very sweet but not a cuddly dog. She would get ear infections, anal gland problems, she had allergies, bladder (crystal) problems, weak patellas, and finally we lost her from liver disease a few months before her 9th birthday. It was so heartbreaking because it came on so quickly. And it's so painful to lose a dog that my husband still gets teary eyed talking about her. The other thing is that she was suppose to weigh 7-8 lbs, but she weighed 13, and she wasn't overweight!! We now have a Shih-poo that we purchased from a local breeder. She was so tiny and so sweet and lovable. From when we first saw her, she would follow me and jump at me to pick her up. Since we brought her home, she has to be with me constantly, but still gives my husband a lot of attention. She's not a barker, and the friendliest little girl. I would highly recommend getting a dog from a breeder that you can go and meet the puppy, spend time with it to see how you both interact. If the dog doesn't like being held, or seems distant, that will be its personality. We've had a lot of dogs over the years, and the ones we personally met and spent time with were the best. Maybe our Emma was one off with this breeder, I don't know. But Emma was at the vet so often, and I was thankful that we were fortunate to be able to afford all that expense. Many people can't. Good luck in your search for your perfect puppy.
