Be an Informed Puppy Buyer Important questions to ask…

      • What genetic screening/testing do you routinely perform on ALL of your breeding stock?
      • How long have you been a breeder?
      • Do you breed other breeds?  Which ones?
      • Are you a member of any Dog Clubs?
      • How many litters do you have a year?
      • Do you show your dogs and what other certifications do they have?
      • Do you temperament test your puppies before placing them?
      • Will you take the dog back/help find another home for it if for some reason in the future I can no longer look after it?
      • Do you require spaying/neutering?
      • What Health Clearances/procedures to you require from puppy buyers?
      • What Guarantees are given under the written contract?
      • May I have a copy of your contract to review?
      • Do you have any puppies or will you have any in the future?
      • Do you have the parents on site? Can I see them?
      • How old are the mother and father of this litter?
      • Are there any special health problems I might need to watch for in this particular breeding?
      • How much does a non-show or show quality puppy cost?
      • What are the parent’s temperaments and personalities like?
      • Where were the puppies raised?  How have you socialized them?
      • What is the likelihood that I might be able to get a puppy from this litter?
      • After receiving my contract, how and when do you notify me if I am on your approved list?
      • What do I have to do to reserve a puppy and do you need a deposit?
      • If I place a deposit with you, under what conditions will/can my deposit be returned?

 

Useful Chart to help keep your records in order…
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BREEDER’S NAME:_____________________________________________
KENNEL NAME__________________________________________________
CITY, STATE____________________________________________________
PHONE #________________________ LITTER DUE_____________________

DAM NAME:___________________________________________________
AKC #_________________________________________________________
Hip OFA #/Rating________________________________________________
Elbow OFA #/Rating______________________________________________
Eye Cerf #/Rating________________________________________________
Heart OFA #/Rating______________________________________________
Von Willebrand #/Rating__________________________________________
DM #/Rating___________________________________________________
Other Information_______________________________________________
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SIRE NAME:__________________________________________________
AKC #________________________________________________________
Hip OFA #/Rating_______________________________________________
Elbow OFA #/Rating_____________________________________________
Eye Cerf #/Rating_______________________________________________
Heart OFA #/Rating_____________________________________________
Von Willebrand #/Rating_________________________________________
DM #/Rating___________________________________________________
Other Information_______________________________________________
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