Before I found a breeder we liked I called several places that advertised in the local paper and many of them were "open kennels" that sold several different breeds of dogs. Of course the alarm bells went off in my head when they said "no, you can't meet the parents, but we assure you they are healthy" The dogs were less than half the price we ended up paying and I am sure these "open kennels" are doing a brisk business, but no thanks.