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Questions to Ask a Dog Breeder
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Poorly
bred dogs are everywhere! And while good breeders are working
hard
to eliminate genetic problems that are found in the various dog breeds,
it is up to responsible dog seekers to choose a dog from good reputable
breeders.
Questions to Ask a Dog Breeder
What are some of the
health problems with this particular breed?
Reputable
breeders should be able to instantly tell you some of the problems in
the breed.
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A breeder who says there is no problems with the breed is
either ignorant or lying so stay away from these type of answers.
Have
you taken any steps to eliminate any of the breed issues (health,
temperament etc)?
This question is a follow up to the first question (assuming the
breeder answered to your liking). What you are really looking
for
in this question is if the breeder has tested, screened and/or
certified his dogs. The breeder should be able to back up his
answers with documentation. Also note that the breeder should also have
the documentation for the parents of the pups.
May I
see the parents of the puppies?
Unless the mother has dies during birth, reputable breeders should
always allow you to see the mother. Keep in mind that the
mother
may be a bit anxious around her puppies so you want to see her alone to
get a real taste of her temperament. This can show you the
potential temperament of the puppies. If
the breeder has the father of the puppies, consider it a
bonus.
However, some reputable breeder may not have the father on site as they
maybe from another breeder that they know.
Do the
parents have any titles?
Show and working titles is a sign that
the
breeder is genuinely putting effort to breed healthy and well rounded
puppies. Look at the pedigree and see if there are any show
or
working titles on it.
Do you
have any guarantees on the puppies?
Reputable breeder will tell you that if
your
puppy gets sick from a specific breed ailment they will provide you
with another puppy or refund your money.
Also, most reputable breeders will tell you that they will take their
puppy back if you decide you don’t want her. They do so out
of
love for the breed and dogs in general and they don’t want
the
puppy to end up in a shelter.
Questions to Ask a Dog Breeder
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