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What is a Reputable Breeder?
A few guidelines
for choosing a reputable breeder.
Buyer Beware!!
A reputable breeder:
a)
Companionship, affection, interaction & attention
b)
Nutritious quality dog food & fresh clean water
c)
Immunization
d)
Proper vet care
e)
Parasite prevention/treatment
f) Grooming
g)
Exercise
h)
Socialization
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Belongs to a
national (and/or local) breed club.
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Abides by their
breed club's Code of Ethics.
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Tests their
breeding stock for any congenital diseases, conditions (ie: hip
dysplasia, Von Willebrand's Disease, retinal dyslasia, etc.), and
strives to eliminate genetic problems by breeding only sound dogs
(shown to be free of any serious physical conditions and/or
temperament problems) .
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Only
breeds dogs that have excellent temperaments.
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Is very
knowledgeable about their breed.
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Strives
to better their breed.
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Immunizes
their puppies' Sires and Dams (& their Puppies) appropriate for
location and age of pups/dogs.
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Screens potential
owners thoroughly, and does not sell to those who are
unsuitable.*
Educates potential owners, and discloses any pertinent information
about their breed.
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Has a spay &
neuter contract or alters dogs prior to sale
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Offers
new puppy owners guidance and support (for the puppy's entire
lifetime).
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NEVER sells
puppies to puppy brokers, pet shops or puppy outlets of any kind
(including so-called "Kennel Clubs"). Period.**
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Shows,
trials and/or titles their dogs.
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Supports or
participates in breed rescue work whenever possible.
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Never breeds out
of greed (and never over-breeds).
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Will take back a
puppy or dog at any time.
Canadian Kennel Club: The Golden Rules:
Finding a Reputable Breeder
*A
reputable breeder wants to know as much about you, your household,
your schedule and your ability to properly care for a puppy
(throughout its entire lifetime), this may include an application,
reference and home check, as you want to know about the
breeder's puppies.
**Important Note:
Many pet stores and puppy outlets tell prospective puppy buyers
that their puppies come from reputable breeders, even though the
large majority of these places actually get their puppies from puppy
mills, brokers and second-rate commercial breeding facilities.
The
bottom line is:
NO reputable breeder
will ever sell their puppies to a pet store, puppy outlet or through
a Broker.
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