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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT COLOR="#7030A0" FACE="Comic Sans MS">Since Nancy is revamping the Daily Drool website,</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B> <FONT COLOR="#7030A0" FACE="Comic Sans MS">and there has been a recent question about purchasing a puppy, I thought I would put the questions</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B> <FONT COLOR="#7030A0" FACE="Comic Sans MS">here that</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B> <FONT COLOR="#7030A0" FACE="Comic Sans MS">a puppy buyer should be asking a breeder when considering buying a puppy</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT COLOR="#7030A0" FACE="Comic Sans MS">.</FONT></B></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#003366" FACE="Calibri">1. How many litters of puppies has the breeder bred this year?</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><I></I></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><I></I></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><I> <FONT COLOR="#003366" FACE="Calibri">(More than 2-3 is not good)</FONT></I></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><BR>
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<FONT COLOR="#003366" FACE="Calibri">2. Are the sire and dam on the premises or available to see?<BR>
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3. Were the sire and dam tested for genetic problems? (glaucoma, VWD, etc.)<BR>
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4. In a four generation pedigree, how many titled dogs are there? (should be 50% or more)<BR>
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5. Does the breeder belong to the national breed club? (BHCA)<BR>
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6. Does the breeder belong to a local breed club?<BR>
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7. Does the breeder participate in or support rescue efforts for the breed?<BR>
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8. Does the breeder sell pets ONLY on a spay/neuter contract?<BR>
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9. Does the breeder insist on dogs being returned to him/her if a problem arises?<BR>
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10. Does the breeder offer information and mentoring support throughout the life of the dog?<BR>
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11. Does the breeder participate in ANY form of training/competition with their dogs </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#003366" FACE="Calibri">(conformation, obedience, tracking, field, therapy etc.)?<BR>
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12. At what age are the puppies sold? (less than 10 weeks is not acceptable)<BR>
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13. Do the puppies have a vet's health certificate at the time of sale?</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#003366" FACE="Calibri">14. Does the breeder microchip their puppies prior to sale? </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#003366" FACE="Calibri">15. Does the breeder arrange to see the puppies or require photo updates?</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#7030A0" FACE="Calibri">Sandi Wittenberg</FONT></SPAN></P>
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