Sunday, February 1, 2009

Questions for a Dog Breeder

By Jon Martin

There are many questions you need to ask when considering adopting your companion. After all, a dog is a lifetime commitment:

A. When was the puppy whelped?

B. How long till you can adopt your new family member? Your puppy should be at least eight weeks before they are able to go to their new family.

C. Is there a waiting list? Most good breeders have some type waiting list for their animals.

D. What kind of Vet Care, if any, has the puppies received? All puppies should receive basic medical care before they are taken away from their birth place.

E. Does the breeder require the dogs to be fixed? Good breeders will require pet quality dogs to be altered.

F. Is their any sign of genetic diseases in any previous litters. If so, what types of diseases?

G. What return policy if any? A good breeder will always allow you to bring the puppies back to her home.

H. How long have they been breeding this particular dog breed? A breeder should have a few years experience. By asking this question you maybe able to weed out back yard breeders.

I. How many breeds are you currently breeding? A legitimate breeder does not breed any more that two different types of dogs. If more than two you maybe supporting a puppy mill.

J. How many time a year is the dog bred? A breeder that is good will only breed their dog one time a year.

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