There are several red flags in your post about this breeder. First off is the price of 750.00. That is an awfully low price for an F1B. The breeders comment about letting the puppy go as early as 4 wks would tell me to run the other way. Any breeder that is willing to part with a puppy at 4 wks of age is not in the business for the betterment of the pup, that is for sure. There is no way a 4 wk old puppy should be sold at 4 wks of age.
It is not uncommon for the puppies to be eating "mush" at 3 wks of age along with momma's "milk bar".
There is no guarantee that an F1B will not shed, so if your wife is adamant about a non-shedding dog, you would be risking the happiness of the puppy and your wife.
The breeder should give you copies of any health testing he has done on the parents. If he can't provide you with a copy, RUN.
Is this breeder giving you any kind of health guarantee? You should get at least a 2 year guarantee on any genetic defects. Does the breeder say he will be there for the life of the puppy if you have any concerns or questions?
Please ask a lot of questions, there are a lot of good breeders out there but there are also a ton of bad ones that should be stopped.
Good luck.
It is not uncommon for the puppies to be eating "mush" at 3 wks of age along with momma's "milk bar".
There is no guarantee that an F1B will not shed, so if your wife is adamant about a non-shedding dog, you would be risking the happiness of the puppy and your wife.
The breeder should give you copies of any health testing he has done on the parents. If he can't provide you with a copy, RUN.
Is this breeder giving you any kind of health guarantee? You should get at least a 2 year guarantee on any genetic defects. Does the breeder say he will be there for the life of the puppy if you have any concerns or questions?
Please ask a lot of questions, there are a lot of good breeders out there but there are also a ton of bad ones that should be stopped.
Good luck.
