Quality Dog Breeders - What to look for1

By Paul Easton
New puppy owners should always make sure that their dog comes from a responsible breeder. This is really is the only way to ensure that the animal will be free of any behavioral problems.

If a breeder you speak with displays any of the following 5 traits, he or she probably isn't breeding healthy puppies in accordance with standards that have been set for the breed.

1. The breeder is willing to sell you any puppy you want, no questions asked.

All reputable dog breeders care about what happens to each and every puppy they breed, even after it leaves their care. A good breeder will ask you many, many questions about your lifestyle, experience with the breed, house and property size, show or breeding experience, and other aspect of your life that may affect the puppy's future.

If your answers to these questions are not satisfactory, then the breeder probably won't sell the puppy to you. A good breeder will also require that you sign a contract in which you agree to:

Have the puppy fixed if you’re not going to breed it;

Notify the breeder if the dog develops any diseases or medical conditions;

Notify the breeder first if you are no longer able to care for your dog; and, do anything else the breeder feels is important for the health and well-being of the puppy and the breed.

If your breeder doesn't seem to care about the puppy's future and only seems interested in payment, go to another breeder.

2. The breeder seems reluctant to answer questions about the puppy's pedigree.

A reputable breeder knows all about the pedigrees of the puppies he or she sells. He or she knows who the parents were and can provide you with each puppy's lineage, going back several generations. You will also want to register your puppy with the American Kennel Club.

The breeder is supposed to supply you with an registration application with his or her portion already filled out. After you fill out and submit your part of the application, you'll receive a registration certificate. If the breeder you are dealing with cannot provide you with any documentation or registration papers for either the litter or the parents, be extremely wary.

3. The breeder does not seem too concerned with the health of his or her animals.

Any potential buyer of a purebred puppy should be able to see the facility in which the animal was bred. Do the puppies and other dogs there look healthy? If not, then the breeder may not be keeping an appropriate standard of care.

This could affect the future health of the puppy in which you’re interested. The breeder should also have a record of the puppy's health care, from birth to the present, and should be happy to provide you with copies. He or she should also guarantee that the puppy is free from any genetic disorders.

4. The breeder won't allow you to see the breeding area.

Any reputable breeder will be happy to give you a tour of their facility. If the breeder you've chosen is not willing to let you see where your potential puppy comes from, the breeder may be running a puppy mill.

Paul Easton is a self confessed online marketing nut- who helps from an "in the trenches, doing it" point of view. Working out of New Zealand, he focuses on Niche US markets. Current project - http://www.JustDogclothes.com/ - Dog Clothes, Clothing, T-shirts jackets and more

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