The World Wide Web have connected many people to dog breeders, sometimes in close proximity to their home and sometimes miles away, even across country. It's important to remember a few things as you scroll through the results of that Google search for breeders. First, be careful because many online sites have no protocol for listing. These sites may include breeders that are sometimes referred to as "back-yard" breeders. These folks tend to be motivated more by money than the quality of the puppies they produce. They are often called puppy mills because they produce mass quantities of pups that are sold at pet stores.
You ideally want to find a list of quality breeders that are registered with the AKC, FCI, UKC or CKC. This typically means better quality dogs because the pups are registered and dog breeders belong to Dog Clubs. There is less likelihood of being scammed because the dog breeders are easier to track down and contact directly.
Breeders should be serious about their job. They take pride producing pups that meet the breed standard. The serious kennels may have several champions with bloodlines going back generations. All reputable dog breeders will ask a lot of questions before selling you one of their pups. Their questions will be somewhat personal because they care about what kind of home their puppy goes into. They will ask about your lifestyle, work hours, the size of your home, your experience with dogs and other pets. They will voluntarily show you around the facility and expect you to care about the conditions your dog of interest was raised in.
Don't be surprised if you asked sign a contract. They want to maintain the breed standard. They will sometimes present a contract stating that you will have the puppy spayed or neutered if you have no intention of breeding it. They may also ask you to notify them first if you are no longer able to care for your dog. Good breeders will want to know if their dog ends up in another home. Other contract terms may vary. Another fairly common request from some dog breeders is to notify them if your dog develops any disease or medical conditions. They need this information to ensure that there are no genetic issues with other dogs in the lineage.
They should be more than happy to answer your questions, particularly about the puppy's pedigree, the parents' lineage and that of previous generations. They will have registration papers and present you with a registration certificate. They should also present a record of the puppy's health care and guarantee you the puppy's health.
| Scott Jackson has been in the Pet Industry for over ten years. He has managed large Pet Specialty Retail stores and has worked as a distributor rep in the pet industry. He is a pet owner and lover who has extensive knowledge in pet nutrition and care. He runs a website http://www.coloradopetresources.com and http://www.dogandcatarticles.com where he gives information on pet care, location of Colorado independent pet retailers, vets, breeders and a general meeting place for pet lovers. Visit http://www.coloradopetresources.com and find the information you need. |
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