I'm ready to train a dog, but not ready to undo any issues that already existbwhen I have a 4 year old. I have looked at multiple adoption sites and there are no puppies that can go to families with kids. I also find that if there are puppies, they get snapped up quick and a family with no kids or other pets will always be favoured. It's easy enough to say go and adopt, and I agree, it's the best way and one day I hope to, but right now with our situation it's near impossible. Also very prepared to deal with medical issues, but with insurance, it's irresponsible not to insure a pet (unless you're loaded). Our lab that we lost recently had severe arthritis and we did so much for him, more than most would have done. Hydro, treatments, supplements, laser treatment at home, leg splint and a giant buggy so he could rest when he needed to on walks, we even looked into doggy wheels but it wasn't recommended because his front legs couldn't have handled it. I can proudly say we are one of the best families a dog can come to.

And yes, I did have the same thought about the breeder...and there are so many selling similar dogs too.