[Dailydrool] Buying a Puppy

[Sandi Wittenberg]

Since Nancy is revamping the Daily Drool website, and there has been a
recent question about purchasing a puppy, I thought I would put the
questions here that a puppy buyer should be asking a breeder when
considering buying a puppy.

1. 	How many litters of puppies has the breeder bred this year? (More
than 2-3 is not good)

2. 	Are the sire and dam on the premises or available to see?

3. 	Were the sire and dam tested for genetic problems?  (glaucoma, VWD,
etc.)

4. 	In a four generation pedigree, how many titled dogs are there?
(should be 50% or more)

5. 	Does the breeder belong to the national breed club? (BHCA)

6. 	Does the breeder belong to a local breed club?

7. 	Does the breeder participate in or support rescue efforts for the
breed?

8. 	Does the breeder sell pets ONLY on a spay/neuter contract?

9.	 Does the breeder insist on dogs being returned to him/her if a
problem arises?

10. 	Does the breeder offer information and mentoring support throughout
the life of the dog?

11.	 Does the breeder participate in ANY form of training/competition
with their dogs

(conformation, obedience, tracking, field, therapy etc.)?

12. 	At what age are the puppies sold? (less than 10 weeks is not
acceptable)

13.	 Do the puppies have a vet's health certificate at the time of sale?
14.  	Does the breeder microchip their puppies prior to sale?  
15. 	 Does the breeder arrange to see the puppies or require photo
updates?


Sandi Wittenberg
Red Bay Bassets





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