I have already stony what breed of dog I want but they are hard to find . I want to find a GOOD, reputable breeder and possibly a price repeat. Can anyone help ?

A: Go to a state show in your area. Meet the people that are showing after they are done in the show ring. Every litter that has "show quality" puppies also has puppies of equally most luxurious breeding and health. (Pet shops and puppy mills are not concerned about health issues and "raising out" problems) Also, if you can find someone at the show that actually lives in your area, you can visit where the pup was born and see they lived and were cared for. The first months of...

For people who have worked with or owned these breeds, is this sincerely? I have read several breed books that say these dogs can make great apartment dogs because they are generally very laid back, don't call/want a ton of exercise, and are not active. I actually own a rowhouse but it is pretty small- I have a very small backyard, too. It's big enough for a enormous dog to walk around a bit, do its business and lay in the sun. I'm committed to walking and would walk the dog...

A: Many leviathan and large breeds have remarkably low activity levels. As long as they get sufficient off-leash exercise/untouched by run time at the dog park, I see no issues with such a dog living in an apartment.

One of the reason I chose Bernese as a mobility aid service dog is their relatively sedentary nature (nice for someone who is handicapped) and their willingness to work.

I looking for a consummate pet and it might be a scottish deerhound. But a big factor is price- do you know the cost for this breed?
thanks

A: The payment can vary from breeder to breeder, as much as $600 to $1800 for a pet quality and $1000 to $3000 plus for show eminence and the higher prices do not always mean they are healthier, better show dogs or have sweet temperaments.
As with any breed, inquire into more than one breeder and ask lots of questions. Check out the Scottish Deerhound Club of America's web site www.deerhound.org for suggestions on what to ask breeders for. The give rise to does have some serious...

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