Re: OT small dog breeds

On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 14:39:32 GMT, Sharon Potter
<slpotter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Mary Healey wrote:
>> Dr Corinne B Leek <cleek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>>Only if you know of some *very* reliable breeders here in the
>>>Maritimes.
>>>They're not listed in the CKC or AKC recognized breed listings. Thus,
>>>I doubt it would be easy to find reliable breeders around here.
>>
>>
>> Corinne, e-mail me if you'd like help with this. A friend was seriously
>> looking into Rat Terriers (although she ended up with a Min Pin) and has
>> done some "breeder checking". I don't know what info she'll have about
>> breeders in your area, but I have every confidence that she'll know
>> somebody who'll know somebody <g>.
>>
>> I was going to suggest Cavs. They're easy-going, good with dogs and
>> people, cute as the dickens, easy care, maybe not the sharpest tool in the
>> box, but don't tend toward insanely high drives either. Heart problems are
>> a big, BIG drawback, and they ain't cheap, but they're (IMO, of course) a
>> little easier overall than Springers.
>
>I'll second the Cavaliers....they are nice little dogs. I have a friend
>that breeds
>them and she is very conscientious about health clearances and has some
>wonderful little dogs.
>I'd be happy to connect you with her if you're interested.
>
>Sharon Potter
>Red Branch
I think I would seriously consider a Cavalier too! Lovely good
natured little dogs. There are a couple Cavalier breeders in Nova
Scotia. Another breed to look at Corinne when you go to the dog show
in May.
Laurel
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