On 10 Mar 2008 03:31:16 GMT, Rocky wrote:

said in rec.pets.dogs.breeds:

Other than that, are there any tips for contacting breeders?

Web searches (if that's what you're doing) are last on my list
of good ways to find the right breeder. Good breeders don't
advertise puppies for sale, just brags and potential breedings.
And many don't have websites.

The best way is to meet people. Go to shows (conformation and
performance) and talk to the people who handle them. Make some
contacts - Yahoo groups can be good for general stuff and to
point you to events in your area.

And, FWIW, it's never too early to ask about health testing. I
don't know why, but many breeders' sites don't mention health
testing even when their dogs generally prove well.

I've never met a Toy American Eskimo Dog, but know plenty of
Miniatures - do their barks get shriller as their size gets
smaller?

All good advise so far but those telling you to go to shows may not be
condering your location or desires. If a breeder does not have an
internet presence and does not answer your emails then you need to
continue searching until you find one that does. Breeders after all
want to sell their pups and so should communicated with you whether
you qualify for their pup or not.

It is the internet age and most if good breeders now have websites
with contact info. If they have a phone number listed then call them.

Just don't give up looking as finding the right breeder with the right
attitude takes some time.