Breeders sending puppies home young?

[Horselady]

But, they don't seem to be that tough anymore. People I know who still have them or have them as pets claim they aren't prey driven and get along with other dogs.

But, our foundation bitch was from one of the first kennels in America to raise them, things are different now. They were bear fighting/hunting and protection dogs, not lap dog/pets so they were supposed to be tough. Now we see the more Japanese look in the ring and for some reason that is lighter more "Sheba inu" style than what it used to be. Our dogs had tiny ears huge big bear looking heads, massive body lots of bone. Now they are much more fine.

 

[Rits]

Interesting this topic came up. I know somebody that just brought home a 6 weeks old pup. She had contacted me about a breeder. I referred her to the DPCA website. I'm thinking I won't do that again. It turns out the requirement for getting on that list is be a member for 5 years and pay a fee to be on it.
Not any real or enough qualications for me.

It's a better start than most. That's why I always tell people to still do their own research.

 

[GennyB]

It's a better start than most.

You are definitely right there it's just that nobody seems to hear this part...

still do their own research

I was a bit upset when I saw the choice she made. Then more upset when she said well you told me to go to DPCA.