Jay Kelly understands the heartbreak of purchasing a puppy from a poor breeder. He purchased a lab puppy from what he thought was a reputable breeder, only to discover that by 18 months his puppy was dying from Blastomycosis. He contacted the breeder and was convinced by the breeder that this disease was a fluke. So, trusting Jay decided to purchase another lab puppy from this breeder. At 18 months his heart was breaking again. Yes, this puppy also had Blastomycosis, a deadly disease. Again, he contacted the breeder, shared vet records from UGA, and the breeder would not take any responsibility or action regarding the matter. Shame on this breeder!! Two puppies with the same disease is evidence of a genetic defect.
So, determined Jay decided to find a healthy lab from a conscientious breeder. He did his due diligence, he researched, read reviews, visited the kennels, met the parents, and asked a lot of questions! He found the right kennel:
Cedar Creek Retrievers in Holly Hill, South Carolina, www.cedarcreekretrievers.com
Jay is tremendously pleased with his new pup Cooper. He came by for a private lesson to get Cooper off to a good start. As you can see from the pics, Jay is spending time with Cooper bonding and building a relationship of trust and leadership which will serve as the foundation for Cooper’s continued training.
They are two happy guys!