I've been researching for a while which breeders I'd be considering when the time comes for me to get a puppy (probably not for a couple years! But what can I say? I'm excited.)
I've narrowed it down to a few, and at the moment, none of them have puppies; which is fine by me. What I'm wondering is, is it OK for me to ask to come visit the parent dogs, even though there aren't any puppies? I'd like to see how their temperaments are before a litter is born. I guess I'd feel rushed if I waited until I was going to actually get a puppy to see what the parents are like.
Also, would it come off as being rude if I brought a clipboard or something similar containing the questions I'm supposed to ask? There's no way I could remember them all, and I suppose I could ask the questions over the phone, but I like speaking face to face.
I've narrowed it down to a few, and at the moment, none of them have puppies; which is fine by me. What I'm wondering is, is it OK for me to ask to come visit the parent dogs, even though there aren't any puppies? I'd like to see how their temperaments are before a litter is born. I guess I'd feel rushed if I waited until I was going to actually get a puppy to see what the parents are like.
Also, would it come off as being rude if I brought a clipboard or something similar containing the questions I'm supposed to ask? There's no way I could remember them all, and I suppose I could ask the questions over the phone, but I like speaking face to face.