What You Need to Ask Your Dog Breeder

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 born?

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. Have the puppies receive their first shots and have they been examined? The puppy should receive their basic veterinary care at the initial home.

E. Are you required to neuter your dog? if your dog is of pet quality a good breeder will require the dog to be altered.

F. Was there is any sign of genetic disease in previous litters? What type of genetic disease?

G. Do they have a return policy? A good breeder will allow you to bring the puppies back to the kennel.

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? Legitimate breeders generally do not breed more that two different types of dogs. Avoid puppy mills!!

J. How frequently is the dog bred? A quality breeder will only breed their dog one time a year.

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