We love our dog from Timberlyn Farms, and he has become a wonderful part of our family. Unfortunately, the breeder experience did not match the quality of the dog, and future buyers should know what to expect. After we paid the deposit, communication from the breeder dropped off almost completely. We had to repeatedly ask for puppy photos, updates, and AKC parent information. That information was never provided. All communication was through Alura until we arrived in person and met Sam for the first time. We scheduled a visit (Day 1) to meet the puppies, with pickup planned for the next day. When we arrived, Alura was not there, and Sam met us outside. He warned us to be careful where we walked because horse manure was all over the ground. When we asked to see the kennels, he said it would be "too disruptive" and instead brought the puppies out one at a time. It also felt like he was pushing us toward one specific puppy for reasons we didn't understand. Because of the conditions and concern that collars might be switched, we decided to take the puppy home that same day. This was before we later learned that the collars listed in the veterinary report didn't match what we were shown. We asked for the vet report on pickup, and Sam said he didn't know where it was and that Alura would send it later. She never did. Sam microchipped the puppy behind the house and returned with only the microchip form. When we asked for transition food, he acted surprised and only provided some after we explained why it mattered. He also insisted we use a specific MLM-brand dog food for their "warranty" to apply. During the visit, the puppies were eating horse manure. Sam didn't seem bothered by it. Our vet later confirmed our puppy had worms consistent with that environment. Another family with a puppy from the same litter contacted us because they were also having trouble getting any response from the breeder. They shared the veterinary report that we were never given. The report listed three male puppies as blue, green, and brown. We were shown three males labeled red, green, and brown. Since the litter only had three males total, the "blue" puppy in the report had to be the same puppy we were shown as "red." The vet report noted that the blue-collared male had undescended testicles, which our vet later confirmed in the red-collared puppy we brought home. The brown and green male health notes in the report also matched what we saw. Collars can be changed for harmless reasons, but in the context of everything else, it added to our concern. We were also never shown the female puppies. The final issue is AKC registration. Our puppy is now five months old, and despite many requests from both us and the other family, the AKC paperwork has still not been provided. We have received inconsistent explanations and now no response at all, even though Timberlyn Farms advertises AKC Weimaraners. Would we buy from them again? No. Would we recommend them to others? No. There are many breeders who communicate clearly, provide full transparency, and prioritize the health and environment of their puppies. That has been our experience in the past, but not here. My advice to future buyers is to take your time and choose a breeder who is open, organized, and consistent from start to finish. read more