[Marlingirl1013]

Originally Posted by Furbaby Friend

This is the questionnaire I compiled during my own research. It is to help in a search for a reputable breeder. References and visiting the site and seeing the pups parents are also musts. I did not include them on here because I settled that prior to sending out the questionnaire. It has originated from several sources and was cross-checked for consistency. Hope this helps! ^_^

1. How many breeds of dogs do you breed?
2. How many dogs do you have?
3. How often do you breed your females?
4. How many litters do you have each year?
5. How many puppies do you sell and do you sell any to petstores?
6. Do you have a state or federal license?
7. Where do you keep your dogs? The puppies?
8. Have you done any kind of genetic testing on the dogs?
9. What do you do as far as health screening? (OFA certificates for hips and elbows, CERF, Thyroid, cardio, eyes, PRA, etc.)
10. What health certificates do you have for the dogs?
11. Will proof of veterinary visits and records be provided?
12. May I have the vet’s name and number to confirm records and also request a file transfer to my vet?
13. How often do the parents go to the vet?
14. Is there a contract or warranty associated with the puppies? (e.g. requirement to spay or an agreement to not breed)
15. Are the pedigree/registration papers available?
16. How many (if any) champions are there in the lineage?
17. How long have you been specifically breeding Morkies? Dogs in general?
18. Have you had any genetic conditions in your lines? (ie. liver shunt, luxating patella, etc.) Or other health problems with puppies/parents? (i.e. hypothyroidism, renal displasia, congenital liver shunts, protein losing entrophy, spine/back/dental/digestive problems, retinal atrophy, respiratory problems, collapsing trachea, retained puppy teeth, dental concers, WDSS, etc.)
19. What age do you let your puppies go to their new homes?
20. Do you offer support after the puppy has come home?
21. What do you feed your puppies/adult dogs?
22. Are the parents AKC or CKC (Canadian, not Continental) registered?
23. Are the puppies well socialized?

Thanks sooooo much