[love_me_cody]

I have been researching from different site on which questions to ask breeders when inquiring a pup from the breeder. Here are some I have found so far and wanted to know anymore suggestions on more questions. Thanks (also i have posted this in my wanted ad, if that is ok)

How long have you been in the breed? What others have you bred?
What kind of congenital defects are present in this breed? What steps are you taking to decrease these defects?
Do you have the parents on site? Can I see them?
What are the good and bad points of the parents? What titles to they have? How do you feel the two bloodlines compliment each other?
Can you explain the puppy's pedigree?
How many litters do you have a year?
What guarantees do you have for this puppy?
When can I take the puppy home?
What kind of exercise does this dog need?
What's the difference between keeping a male or a female?
How do you use a crate?
What's the difference between the less expensive and more expensive puppies?
Are there any books you can recommend about this breed?
Are you a member in good standing of your breed club?
Will you sponsor me for membership in the breed club?
How long have you been involved in the breed?
Do you show your dogs in conformation or obedience?
Does the sire and dam have certification from OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals?) for hips and elbows?
How would you describe the temperament of the sire and dam?
What is the price of your puppies? Does size factor into cost?
Are both parents registered with the American kennel Club?
How much do the Sire and Dam weigh?
How many years experience does do you have?
Have puppies been checked for worms or been wormed?
Do you allow you pups go with Full Registeration or limited.. name conditions?
Do both the sire and the dam have correct dentition (all of their teeth AND a scissors bite)?
How do you keep yourself educated and informed as a breeder?
Do you require companion dogs to be neutered or spayed (or do you allow the new owners to decide because they may believe it's in they're safety to not take the operations)?
Where and how are the puppies raised?
Are you willing to take back any dog you produce, irregardless of age, if the owner is unable to keep the dog for any reason? Do you support rescue?
How old is the female (dam)?
How many litters has she had?
How frequently is she bred... every heat... every other heat?
What genetic (hereditary) testing has she had & the male?
what type of research did you do to select the sire?
If it is their first litter, what other experienced breeders are helping to evaluate the puppies?
Are the dogs and puppies raised in the house, or in the kennels ?
Who gives your shots?
What are the strengths and weakness of your bloodlines?
Shots & worming, and how many have the puppies had?
How big or small do you think the dog will be?
Are you willing to send video clips of parents and pups with my name on a piece of paper by them?


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