Dog Breeders

[fozzer]

So you conclude you desire a puppy? You have done all your homework to establish the breed you desire and you recognize you have the finances, time and determination to take care of it. Next step is to find a breeder and purchase a puppy.

Be warned...purchasing a puppy from a breeder can be weighted with jeopardize. As in any business there are those breeders who are proper, who care for their animals and whose reputation is critical to them and others, often recognised as backyard breeders, who are only passionate in making a fast buck. It is now up to you to determine a respectable and reliable breeder.

Unearth some information before contacting any breeders. Communicate with the kennel club of the breeds you are passionate in and seek a list of their breeders. The Internet can also be a dependable source to find and digging breeding kennels. Ask friends who have dogs of that breed where they purchased them from and if they are happy with their selected dog.

Shows are another opportunity where you can observe breeders and see their animals, both in a show atmosphere and in kennels before and after the show. Just remember this is a hectic time for the breeder and they may not have a lot of time to chat. Get their essentials, observe their animals and contact them at a less active time.

Attend the breeders installations before even choosing a puppy to ascertain how the animals are cared for. Do not purchase the first puppy you see. A good breeder will want to endorse you are a merited owner just as much as you want to ensure they breed quality animals. Observe for clean installations with healthy, clean dogs that are free of parasites. The dogs should behave in a manner you would wish your impending dog to behave e.g., if the majority dogs arise to be fainthearted and daunted it is a solid bet any pups will be of a similar attitude.

Quiz the breeder...

- How long have they been breeding dogs?
- What is the pedigree of the animal you are considering purchasing.
- Are both parents at the kennel?
- Are there veterinary certificates convenient for both parents and offspring?
- What screening has been done for any frequent health issues for the individual breed?
- What promise will they grant if the pup proves to have any major health issues within a brief time of purchase?

Questions asked by some breeders..

- Do you have a establishment/yard appropriate for the animal?
- Do you have the schedule to care for it?
- Are you completely informed of what is mandatory to care for the animal?
- Will the dog be a pet or for breeding/showing?
- Do you have children and their ages?

Breeders are well within their rights to be unwilling to sell a pup to anyone they view not acceptable as an owner of their dogs.

A sales contract should be endorsed by both parties outlining the obligations of both purchaser and seller.

The breeder will possibly grant instruction on feeding, grooming, health care and equipment you may need as well as a strategy for all imperative immunizations.

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A creditable breeder will also establish you do not take your puppy home too early to ensure it gets early socialization with its siblings. A puppy estranged from its litter too early may fear other dogs for the rest of its life. While six weeks is the time many puppies are taken to new homes, many breeders prefer to withhold the pup until they are around nine weeks old.

Once you have collected your puppy keep in touch with the breeder as they will be a fountain of intellect for you regarding your new dog and habitually like to keep track of their animals.

If you do all your homework and purchase from a reputable breeder you will have a dog that will be a wonderful part of your family for the next 12 to 15 years. Enjoy...

[~Dixie's_Mom~]

Great Post! This will help me out, when I'm looking for my Show Yorkie!!!

Although, I had some questions about the quiz....

- How long have they been breeding dogs?-While someone who's been breeding for years would be prefered by most, a new breeder can be just as good. Just because they only established their breeding program, they most likely have been researching both breeding, and their breed for years. IF they are responsible breeders.

- Are both parents at the kennel? Often, a sign of a BYB is the fact that both the male, and female are on the premesis. While not always true, both parents on site can be a sign that the breeder is just breeding what male and female they have available. A responsible breeder will often use a stud, in order to find a suitable male for the particular bitch. This is not always the case, though.

Of course, those are WONDERFUL questions to ask the breeder. I just wanted to clear that up for anyone else reading this.

If I'm wrong, PLEASE, do correct me. :)

[SummerRiot]

Dixie - I agree with your questioning as well.

Sometimes new breeders often link up with well known breeders and do a co-owned litter as well. This is usually how they "start out".

As per the second question there - again... I agree and disagree lol
Not ALL "amazing" breeders use studs from their own kennel.. you use studs from different kennels to better your get and to improve the lines of your kennel.
Riots parents just happened to be co-owned by his breeder and co-breeder though. His mother was co-owned with the co-breeder and his father was owned by the breeders daughter at the time. Both are show dogs, both possess a Can Ch and are working on others etc.
So NOT all breeders will have the stud on site, but some CAN - so dont rule that part out either. ;)

[~Dixie's_Mom~]

Right, I definately agree about the stud. Good breeders who own both parents are hard to find (or at least have been in my searchings) but definately do exist. :)

[bubbatd]

Good postings !! In my case , I got my first 2 Goldens from good breeders.. my third and fourth through a recommendation of a Golden judge and breeder , From there on I worked with my Golden " guru " over my next 30 years. Only once I was able to breed my male to my female . By the time she was over 2 years old and tested , he was growing old and we went with artificial insemination . All my buyers were always able to see both parents and of course I had full pedigrees from both sides.