Example: why go through all that trouble of auction houses, importation permits, taxes, fees etc brining a used English double to the US when you can get a New Fox from CSM custom built to your specifications. And no hassles with Customs etc.
Now lets here the reasons to justify that!!!
we want what we want.
Well, because you don’t have to deal with CSMC with an old British gun, and it will likely work as intended.
That said, I get the dog thing. But, the bummer I have discovered is dogs are a crapshoot. There are issues with temperament, health, biddability, that are not and can never be controlled by the breeder or owner. My dog was sick for a year, the most important first year, with an autoimmune disorder that impacted her bird dog training and skill set. A friend lost a hell of German Shorthair to some form of brain fungus at 4 years of age. A big dollar British lab puppy turned out to have no field skills and is a sudden rage dog, to boot. The breeder offered to euthanize the pooch, but, wouldn’t refund the cost at the 5 year mark. The problems took that long to materialize.
Stuff happens.
You are likely amplifying those and other issues by attempting to import a pup. The biggest problems likely won’t be issues with the breeder, or, dog, but with the incompetence of people along the way that have to take charge of your pup.
Good luck. I wouldn’t do it.
Best,
Ted
