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Originally Posted by yorkiemama1986  IMHO wouldn't it just be easier to have the litter S/N before selling and placing in homes? Then you would never have to question whether or not those people are holding up there end of the deal.  |
A valid point and many are doing just that. However, that would mean keeping the pups until they are a year, as studies have found that spay/nueter should not be done until the growth platelets are closed. Having the spay/nueter prior to this interrupts the growth pattern of the pup.
It is better that the breeder know and trust the families they are placing their pups with and conduct a thorough vetting process. Establish a good relationship with families. The transition of a pup into a new home shouldn't stop when that pup goes out the door with their new family.