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When viewing a
litter the first thing is check out the surroundings.
Make sure the place the mother and her
litter are kept is clean.
Make sure you ask to see the mother who
should already be with her litter unless she does not take kindly to
strangers near her babies.
The dam of a reputable breeder is usually
very happy to allow people in with her and the litter, She will be
well looked after, Fur, Eyes, Weight will be fine.
She should not be nervous or skittish in
anyway, A unhealthy looking dog is a sign not to accept a pup as
there is a risk of something being wrong with the litter.
Look over the pups carefully, They should be
bright, bouncy, lively, Eyes, Fur should be bright, Ears and nose
should have no discharge so should be clear.
Dull looking coat, Discharge from the nose
or eyes is a sign of unhealthy pups.
Never go for a pup that sits in a corner
away from the others all puppies should be happy to see you and
trying to get your attention. A shy puppy is usually a sick puppy,
Never go for one that is very pushy and demanding as these usually
turn out to be very dominant..
You are well within your rights to ask to
see medical records, hips, Eyes heart test certificates, Pedigree
papers and you can ask any number of questions.
How are the temperaments of both Sire and
Dam?
Are there any signs of aggressiveness in
either line?
Why did you breed these two particular dogs?
What do you think these puppies will
contribute to the future of the breed?
What do you look for in a prospective owner
of your pups?
How long have you been involved in the breed
and how many litters have you had?
Why do I have to co-own a bitch with you and
breed a litter as stated in the sales contract?
How do you know at this age of 7-8 weeks
that this bitch is breeding quality.
What guarantees do you give on hips, or
other health problems that may arise?
Can you can rate your puppies?
Have you ever had a dog returned for health
reasons, or other reasons??
Would you take a dog back for whatever
reason no matter the age?
How long have you been breeding and what
type of research did you do to select the sire?
Are you involved with breed rescue?
Is this the Dams first litter if so how old
is she?
If this is not her first litter how many
litters has she had and how far apart?
Never buy a puppy from someone that breeds
on every heat cycle, That is under 2 years old or over 6years old.
If you think of a question and you think
that it might be a good one to ask then ask away.
A reputable breeder will answer the
questions and will not be hesitant in answering.
They will also have plenty of questions for
you.
Important
Information For Buyers
:
Once you have decided to add a dog to
your family you will need to seek out and find a kennel to
purchase your dog from. There are a few things to keep in mind
when doing this to ensure that you and your family get the best
possible dog to fit your lifestyle.
The first thing you need to do before
going through the following list with a selected Kennel or two
is make a decision about what kind of breeder you want to buy
from. There are many breeders with different goals and ideas
about breeding and you need to make sure your goals and ideas
about the welfare of the dog/breed are similar to that of the
breeder you wish to support. Here is a list of some popular
things people feel are important rules or guidelines for a good
breeder to follow:
1. The breeder should health test all
dogs used for breeding BEFORE being bred (those tests will
depend upon breed and problems in each breed).
2. The breeder should only breed mature
adults over at LEAST a year old (many believe dogs should not be
bred until they are two years old at the youngest).
3. The breeder should do temperament
testing on the breeding adults in the program and should also do
so for the puppies before placing them in their homes.
4. The breeder should screen the homes
the puppies go to and should take responsibility for the life
they brought into the world and be willing to take a puppy back
for any reason (some feel that only health problems should be
covered here).
5. The breeder should be candid and
should answer your questions readily without hesitation or
flowery expletives.
6. The breeder should be willing to
educate you on the breed and willing to point you to other
breeders or breeds who may have goals that fit you better than
their own. i.e. a working kennel may point you toward a
different breeder breeding for more of a pet quality dog
--keep in mind the information outlined
here is only a compilation of some popular preferences etc...--
Once you've decided what is important to
you and what you want to see in a breeder you can then find
Kennels that seem to fit with your ideals in animal husbandry
etc... This will cut down the possibility that you will be
purchasing a puppy from a puppy mill or irresponsible breeder.
1. You need to ask the breeder what his
or her goals are in their program.
2. Next, you need to ask what the goals
were in the particular breeding your possible puppy may come
from and what qualities the parents have that the breeder wanted
to pass along.
3. One of the most important things you
NEED to look into is what health testing the breeder has done on
his/her dogs. It's very difficult when you become attached to a
dog and that dog turns out to have health problems that could
have been avoided.
4. Make sure the breeder is aware of
your family's particular needs and what place your dog will take
in your home. This will help the breeder help YOU make the best
decision on which pup's personality will fit in the best.
5. Price... Make sure the breeder is
neither extremely eager to sell you a pup for ANY price that
fits and make sure the breeder you choose is not charging an
outrageous amount for his pups because he can. The price should
be dictated by the quality of the dog and the quality of the
home the dog will be placed in.
6. Lastly... Make sure the breeder is a
person you don't mind and even appreciate endorsing.
--these are just ideas to get you
started in thinking about what things you may want to look at
when purchasing a puppy/dog.
Another thing you should look for in a breeder:
If you should become unable to care for
your pet at anytime during his life, for whatever reason, the
breeder should be willing to always take the pet back.
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A limited
registry means the dog can't be bred. Or more correctly, if you
breed the dog anyway you can't register the puppies. The dog
would still be able to compete in
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