Here is an excerpt from the above mentioned article
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Even well-known breeders sell puppies with genetic problems. Kimbertal Kennels in Kimberton, Chester County, outside Philadelphia, is a nationally known breeder whose customers include Phillies pitchers Curt Schilling and Danny Jackson. Kimbertal customers don't complain of parvo or distemper or of unclean kennels. While there are satisfied customers, there have been numerous complaints about genetic problems
John LePere paid $350 for a purebred rottweiler puppy from Kimbertal that was so wild LePere gave him away after six months. LePere said he later learned the dog's parents were brother and sister - inbreeding that experts say leads to genetic problems.
Kimbertal owner Robert G. Yarnall Jr. said the inbreeding was accidental.
(c) 1995, Knight-Ridder Newspapers. Distributed by Knight-Ridder/Tribune Information Services.
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Lets not lose sight of the fact that Kimbertal is not the only kennel mentioned in the article. The article covers many of the problems of purchasing from an unreputable source. As many of us know, Christmas is a traditional time of giving, and puppies are always high on the list. As a public service, we should also list the area rescues starting around February.