A good breeder will...........
Ask you hundreds of questions, often very personal, be prepared to answer on the people who live with you, what hours you work, what kind of visitors you get, what your home and garden layout is like, what you are willing to spend on training, vet bills etc. A good breeder who cares (and YES, you do want one like this!) will want to ensure that his or her puppy is going to the best home. A good breeder will also want to know what research you have done on the breed and test your knowledge, be prepared for these questions, you should welcome them.
A good breeder will....
Show you certificates of relevant health tests on his/her dogs eg: hip score, eye test.
Only breed one or two types of dog and be able to answer all questions about them.
Does not always have puppies available, has a waiting list.
Has dogs who are loved, healthy and happy.
Show you where the dogs spend their time in a large, clean well maintained area.
Encourage you to visit at least twice and expect you to spend time with the dogs.
Expect to meet all members of your family living with the dog.
Sign a contract that you will spey or castrate the dog unless you intend showing it.
Have you sign a contract that if for any reason you cannot keep the dog in its lifetime that you will return it to the breeder.
Will explain in detail the potential genetic problems inherent in the breed.
Offer guidance in the care of your puppy and is available for assistance after you take the puppy home.
Will feed high quality food.
Will not allow you to have the puppy before it is eight weeks old.
Will not sell you two pups from the same litter.
A good breeder will....
Show you certificates of relevant health tests on his/her dogs eg: hip score, eye test.
Only breed one or two types of dog and be able to answer all questions about them.
Does not always have puppies available, has a waiting list.
Has dogs who are loved, healthy and happy.
Show you where the dogs spend their time in a large, clean well maintained area.
Encourage you to visit at least twice and expect you to spend time with the dogs.
Expect to meet all members of your family living with the dog.
Sign a contract that you will spey or castrate the dog unless you intend showing it.
Have you sign a contract that if for any reason you cannot keep the dog in its lifetime that you will return it to the breeder.
Will explain in detail the potential genetic problems inherent in the breed.
Offer guidance in the care of your puppy and is available for assistance after you take the puppy home.
Will feed high quality food.
Will not allow you to have the puppy before it is eight weeks old.
Will not sell you two pups from the same litter.