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Why would a breeder ignore emails?
After doing a lot of research into various breeds and sizes, I decided
I wanted to get a Toy American Eskimo. It's still going to be a little while (a year or more) before I can afford a dog, but while doing my research and talking to other Eskie owners, I've found out it'd be a good idea to start contacting breeders now, anyway, and get to know them. So I've been trying to get in contact with a few. I've been sending polite emails introducing myself, and explaining that I'm interested in owning a Toy Eskie, where I live, my history with pets (several cats, dogs, a guinea pig and a gerbil), my living situation (an apartment, though I live close to several parks and the family farm), and that I'm interested in a pet, rather than a show dog. However, I've never recieved a response to any of my emails. I'm wondering if I've somehow offended the breeders I've contacted, or if I'm doing something wrong. Is it possible I offended some of the breeders? Or just showed up as a red flag because I'm fairly young (21)? Other than that, are there any tips for contacting breeders? When is it okay to ask questions about the testing they do on their dogs, or the price of the puppies, and other things like that? Also, if I've tried contacting a specific breeder twice (waiting enough time in between to allow for a busy schedule), should I just give up? Email is the only option with this particular breeder, and I've always made sure to follow the directions on her website as to what to make the subject of the email so it doesn't get filtered out as junk mail. |
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Why would a breeder ignore emails?
wrote in message ... After doing a lot of research into various breeds and sizes, I decided I wanted to get a Toy American Eskimo. It's still going to be a little while (a year or more) before I can afford a dog, but while doing my research and talking to other Eskie owners, I've found out it'd be a good idea to start contacting breeders now, anyway, and get to know them. So I've been trying to get in contact with a few. I've been sending polite emails introducing myself, and explaining that I'm interested in owning a Toy Eskie, where I live, my history with pets (several cats, dogs, a guinea pig and a gerbil), my living situation (an apartment, though I live close to several parks and the family farm), and that I'm interested in a pet, rather than a show dog. However, I've never recieved a response to any of my emails. I'm wondering if I've somehow offended the breeders I've contacted, or if I'm doing something wrong. Is it possible I offended some of the breeders? Or just showed up as a red flag because I'm fairly young (21)? Other than that, are there any tips for contacting breeders? When is it okay to ask questions about the testing they do on their dogs, or the price of the puppies, and other things like that? Also, if I've tried contacting a specific breeder twice (waiting enough time in between to allow for a busy schedule), should I just give up? Email is the only option with this particular breeder, and I've always made sure to follow the directions on her website as to what to make the subject of the email so it doesn't get filtered out as junk mail. There may be any number of reasons you have not received replies to your emails. I would suggest that you go to dog shows in your area and speak with various exhibitors directly. This gives you a chance to actually meet some dogs as well as their owners. If you meet a breeder/exhibitor and talk to them, they are more likely to be responsive in the future because you can remind them that you met at such and such show. Showing up in person indicates a more serious interest (to me) than an email from a stranger. I also agree with the previous poster re. AKC. Margaret |
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Why would a breeder ignore emails?
I've mostly been doing things online trying to find breeders, etc. I
tend to be a bit shy when it comes to contacting people, even through email. I'll definately look into the parent club though, as well as shows, but I'm a little confused about them. I have looked to see when there are shows in my area, but how can you tell if there's going to be certain breeds there? Does it matter what dog club hosts it? I've never been to a dog show before so I'm not really sure on how that stuff works. Thank you for the help though, it really is appreciated. |
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Why would a breeder ignore emails?
wrote in message ... I've mostly been doing things online trying to find breeders, etc. I tend to be a bit shy when it comes to contacting people, even through email. I'll definately look into the parent club though, as well as shows, but I'm a little confused about them. I have looked to see when there are shows in my area, but how can you tell if there's going to be certain breeds there? Does it matter what dog club hosts it? I've never been to a dog show before so I'm not really sure on how that stuff works. There are different dog show superintendents in different areas of the country. Superintendents help the local clubs put on the shows. You might go to www.onofrio.com or www.infodog.com and look for up-coming shows in your area. An all breed dog show will have many, but not always all, recognized breeds entered. A specialty show will have just one breed entered. Once entries have closed (2 weeks before the show) you can get a list of the number and kinds of dogs entered and what time they will be judged. Many all breed shows now offer "tours" for new comers. The AKC website has information about dog shows and how they are organized (it's really just a process of elimination that goes on all day culminating in the Best in Show award). It also has a listing of kennel clubs so you can find ones near you. Have you ever watched any of the dogs shows on TV (Eukanuba, Westminster)? "Dog people" generally love to talk about their breed so if you approach them at the right time (after they've been in the ring!), you should find them receptive to your questions. |
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Thanks for the links, and the info on dog shows! I DO watch them on TV
whenever I catch one, I just haven't ever been to one in person. Performance shows are the ones with agility contests, right? Things like flyball, etc? I've never actually met a Toy American Eskimo in person either! So I'm not sure. I wouldn't mind getting a Miniature one, when it comes down to it. I'm just afraid that, being in an apartment, a Standard-sized Eskie wouldn't have enough room to be herself, which is why I'm wanting a Toy or Mini. Most of the videos I've seen of Eskies don't have a lot of barking in them, though the smaller ones do seem to have a bit shriller of a bark. |
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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. |
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"Maximus" wrote in message
... All good advise so far but those telling you to go to shows may not be condering your location or desires. I live pretty much in the middle of nowhere and there are dog shows near enough me. At least if I was interested enough in making sure that I get the right breed to live with for the next fifteen years. There may not be a show within an hour of your home in the next month but there almost certainly *is* a show. And if not, by working with the national breed club, you can locate a breeder within a reasonable distance of your home. I did this with a couple of breeds that I thought I might be interested in. I contacted the breeders and made it clear that I wasn't looking for an immediate puppy but rather was interested in finding out more about their breed and spending a little time with some of the dogs, talking with someone knowledgeable about the breed. No one refused to find time to meet with me. 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. No true. Very few of the good breeders that I know have an internet presence. They have information available to potential puppy owners through the national breed club. But a website? Not exactly a rule of thumb in making your choice. Breeders after all want to sell their pups and so should communicated with you whether you qualify for their pup or not. Good breeders are not so concerned about selling their pups as they are at making the right choice for a home for one of the pups they have brought into the world. In the case of a responsible breeder, they are committed to *keeping* that pup and *not* selling it if a home better than what they offer is not available. 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. Not the website, but again, the national breed club will have contact info for people who are willing to talk and meet with potential owners. Contact info consisting of an e-mail address and/or a phone number. You need to meet with someone who knows the breed. You need to see the actual dogs. You need to be in the same room with the dogs. None of these things can be accomplished with a website. Yes, it will take a little more effort than sitting at your computer and looking at pretty pictures and reading flowery prose about how wonderful this particular breeder is and how wonderful the breed is and especially how wonderful their dogs are. But you need to do this face to face. Judy |
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