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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1  My "parents" do come after the puppy is 10 weeks old and can see the babies, but they do not walk around my home. They come into my front room and that is as far as we go....since my home is an "open concept" style, they can see 4 rooms from their place in the dining room....but when people call and want to come see puppies that are available, no I do not do that at all. We have a relationship very well established before anyone comes to the house! When they enter the house, they walk on rugs that have been saturated with Virkon. |
Then it sounds like your puppy parents can see how the breeding dogs are treated, that's my main concern. I don't think you have to show every room of your home, but puppy buyers should feel satisfied that the breeding dogs are kept in a humane condition. We all have different opinions on this, for example, kennels or crates don't bother me, a breeder has to find a way to keep dogs separated, but I know some people don't approve of them. Some people think the breeding dogs should sleep with the humans, I think this can be dangerous for a pregnant dog. It's up to the puppy buyer to decide what's right. Unfortunately, too many puppy buyers think a dirty small outside kennel with rusty edges crammed full of dogs is just fine, or they would take the time to actually see for themselves.