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You should ask to see the parents and you need to ask about history of the dogs; their parents if they know about them, and if they had any medical problems. When you see the parents, you can see what the puppies will look and act like.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoWell to start with never consider a puppy from a petstore- you will never get a purebred, healthy, happy, genetically sound puppy from a petstore. No caring breeder in their right mind would ever leave their puppy(ies) at a petstore where they would have no idea/insight into whether that puppy went to a loving caring home or a home where it would be neglected for its entire life. Even if the petstore says they only buy from local breeders and not puppy mills it still doesn't prove that that puppy came from a responsible breeder who had their dogs thoroughly screened for faults, both tempermental and genetic. Pity for the dog will do you no good in this situation, for as soon as that dog leaves the position will be filled by another unhappy little puppy.
Only buy from reputable breeders- no puppy mills, or petstores.
Anyways here is a list of questions a prospective buyer should ask the breeder:
- Ask the breeder about the quality/genetic health of the parents.
- Ask if the parents have been certified for (basic):OFA and possibly CERF depending on the breed, these tests are the basics and every responsible breeder will have their dogs certified, irresponsible breeders will come up with excuses to why their dogs aren't certified,
- Ask if the grandparents are also certified
- Ask the age at which the breeders sells the puppies; anything before 7 weeks is a no no
- Ask if there are any puppies currently available and if so what gender are they
- Ask the breeder to describe their personality/tempermant
- Ask if their breeding stock is pet quality or show quaility
- Ask if the puppies look to be pet quality or show quality
- Ask if the breeder is offering the puppies with full registration papers or limited
- Ask if the puppies are AKC registered
- Ask if there is a spay/neuter contract
- Ask whether the puppies were raised in the breeders home or in a kennel
- Ask if the breeder has begun socializing the puppies
- Ask what size the parents are and how big the puppy is expected to be
- Ask to see the parents if they are on site
- Ask how much the breeder wants for their puppies
- Ask about the breeders experience with the breed, are they part of any clubs?
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∙ 13y agoFind other people that aprove a dog breeder. It's that simple. And you don't have to do any work.
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∙ 12y agoIf you want to ensure that you buy from a reputable breeder, you should contact The Kennel Club, who will be able to put you in touch with Accredited Breeders in your area.
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Check their professional references. If they can't or won't furnish any, they're not reputable.
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How To Choose A Dog Breeder?
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If i become a reputable breeder will i charge money for giving the puppies to families?
Yes, if you become a reputable breeder, you can charge money for giving the puppies to families.
