Has anyone ever heard of this breeder? - Page 1

http://www.vonfalconer.com/

I was just reading their website and was pretty impressed. Has anyone else heard of them?

nope I have not and I am not impressed.

Not that I'm a supreme expert or anything but why is a "Very nice dog, 18 months old male without pedigree, very clear head, good with other dogs, kids, social, easy to be handled, some obedience training."

$8,500

Unless that's in pesos isnt that pretty steep? Of course this doesn't mean anything towards the quality of the dogs that they have or how they run their kennel.  Anywho I hope someone with actual experience with the kennel can give you all the nice details.

way over priced......................

Nope never heard of them and am far from being impressed. Not pleased with any of the dogs at all.

Really? Apparently I have a lot to learn :P

Out of curiousity, what makes this breeder someone you guys are so unimpressed with? I thought he seemed to be very knowledgeable, and I thought the dogs all looked pretty nice, and well trained.

Ok... here's my take on the subject. I would never say that they are not a good "breeder", "Trainer" or that his dogs are "not good". I have never met him or his dogs, nor have I ever seen one around. But if you are asking me if I would purchase or be interested in a dog or pup by looking at his website, I would say no. But then again, it depends on whatyou're looking for.

My reasons for what I have said:

1) He is obviously a dealer and I prefer to buy from smaller breeders or at least a dealer with a huge reputation they can back up.
2) His dogs & pups are ALL overpriced for the breeding.
3) Only one of his studs has titles, some don't even mention Hip Cert, none mention Elbow Cert, and pedigrees are not readily available for me to see. I would guess some are either American pet bred or a mix of American Pet bred with some type of German breeding. Not my cup of tea anymore.
4) His females have absolutely no information on pedigrees or health clearances and he apparently breeds them (who appear of mixed lineage as well) to whomever then sells them. How do I know I want a pup from her breeding if I don't even know who she is or her Hip & Elbow (at bare minimum) status is. Never mind the whole, she has no titles or certifications part.

But.... if you don't care about health clearances, titles, or lineage he would probably be someone to go to. Just appears to me that he is stuck in "Novice" or "Beginner" mode but I could be wrong. And if I am right, being "stuck" there is ok. there is a market for everybody, just be sure to do your homework before you buy a dog from ANYONE.

Other than the prices and lack of titles, as well as hip certifications on his stock. The lady above is correct for the $8500 you can buy a hell of a SCH 3  proven dog and have money in your pocket. Don't know who he is or anything about them just whats on their site