Thanks Pat. I didn't go any further with the inquiry, as it was just a breeze through Petfinder by my mom. Recently, another family member ended up with a rescue Chi, and he has turned out to be a really good pup.I told my mom my concerns about Cav health, and feeling like they aren't ready to take that on in a rescue at this point in their lives and too many unknowns. And funny thing is we talked about Shih Tzu's as I've had a few friends with them, and good dogs......of course, my mom can only think about Claire, and how lovely she is. But I think we will just keep seaching. I didn't go any further with the search, and yes, from what you found, sounds like a puppy mills raid. Sad, so very sad.Speaking of the rescues guessing....a while back a friend rescued a Border Collie pup. As she started to grow, it became apparent there was a lot more going on then Border Collie. A DNA test revealed a mix of 4-5 different breeds, of which BC was the insignificant number. Funny part is she came from a 'breed specific' rescue group for BC's.BTW, that fee you mentioned seems to be pretty typical of adoption fees for rescues in Michigan. Usually listed from $350-450. The only time I've seen them smaller is for some of the senior's they are trying to adopt outlookI am curious as to what health issues are cropping up in these mix breeds that contain 1/2 Cavalier, anyone know?