We have had lots of problems with them too, getting abscess' then slowly dying, I wouldnt be blaming the Petshops as it seems they are just rather prone to it. Although in saying that, we have some lovely NZ bred ones and they seem, :bounce: at this stage they seem to be stayers There are people on here trying to breed so maybe keep an eye out and if you feel that way inclined, you could give them another try.