In order to find a reputable breeder, you first need to recognize and familiarize yourself with what a reputable is and what a reputable breeder does. Anyone can take a male and female dog, mate them together, and breed puppies, and a lot of people do actually do this, then they sell the puppies for far more than they may be worth. It is thus important to research and look into all the breeders from whom you are thinking about getting a dog. If it is a truly good breeder with a steady, respectable reputation, then he or she will not mind that you ask questions – in fact, he or she will likely encourage it!
There are some personality traits and practices you need to look for
when choosing a good breeder. For starts, the dog breeder you choose
should be responsible; he or she should take extremely good care of all
of his or her dogs, whether they are part of the breeding stock or the
litters. In order to be considered responsible, a dog breeder should
provide several things, beginning with satisfactory companionship for
his or her dogs. They should not just be baby making machines or dollar
signs instead of puppies. A reputable dog breeder loves his or her
dogs, and shows them affection, interacts with them, and gives them all
the attention they need. A reputable dog breeder pays very close
attention to nutrition, providing healthy food and fresh water; he or
she will provide sufficient shelter as well, in addition to
immunizations, adequate veterinary care, grooming, exercise, and
socialization.
A reputable dog breeder should not be some Joe off the street who
simply threw two dogs together and had them mate. He or she should
belong to some kind of breeding club, whether it is a national club, a
local club, or both. Furthermore, he or she should strictly follow the
breeding club’s Code of Ethics.
Do not be afraid to examine a potential breeder’s dogs. Examine them and see if they have any congenital problems or conditions, such as hip dysplasia, Von Willebrand’s Disease, retinal dyslasia, et cetera. A reputable dog breeder will always do his or her best to eliminate any genetic problems. He or she will do this by breeding only healthy dogs which have been examined by a vet and are proven not to have any serious physical conditions or behavioral and temperamental problems. He or she will be an expert on their breed, always strive to better the breed, and makes sure that all puppies, sires, and dams have had their shots for distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvo, parainfluenza, corona, and rabies.
Do not be afraid to examine a potential breeder’s dogs. Examine them and see if they have any congenital problems or conditions, such as hip dysplasia, Von Willebrand’s Disease, retinal dyslasia, et cetera. A reputable dog breeder will always do his or her best to eliminate any genetic problems. He or she will do this by breeding only healthy dogs which have been examined by a vet and are proven not to have any serious physical conditions or behavioral and temperamental problems. He or she will be an expert on their breed, always strive to better the breed, and makes sure that all puppies, sires, and dams have had their shots for distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvo, parainfluenza, corona, and rabies.
Lastly, a truly reputable breeder will be interested in you, the
prospective owner. He or she will screen you closely, seek to educate
you on the breed and all pertinent information, including the “Puppy
Lemon Law,” and will encourage you to spay or neuter the dog if it is to
be a pet. In fact, he or she will likely offer a contract for spaying
or neutering. A reputable dog breeder will never, ever sell his or her
puppies to puppy brokers, pet shops, or kennel clubs.
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