It is normal for a breeder to give you the number to their vet if you have health questions as long as the vet has seen the puppies. If you talk to the vet, you may want to ask them if they bring their dogs in much for ear infections. Spanials and other dong with ears that hang can be prone to infections. Any breeder you use should give you a garantee about the eyes, and hips. Ask lots of questions! If they arn't forthcomming or you don't feel their being honest, keep looking! You can always come back later, but you could be stuck witha problem dog for life.

Also, ask to see the parents of the puppies you are looking at. Generaly at least the mother is on site. Watch her demeor is she hyper, laid back, agressive??? BE VARY WARY OF ANY BREEDER who has already seperated your puppy and is hesitant to show you the litter! That could be a sign of illness or poor conditions.

Before you look at pup, take a look at the AKC standard for the breed and keep it in mind when you look. If the dogs are not within the specifications you probaly arn't getting your money's worth. Remember, you don't NEED a purebreed to get a great hunting dog.

FC means feild champion, CFC-I belive is confirmed feild champion??? Don't quote me, but it is more of a distinctive title.