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Originally Posted by rjwalt  
The thing that made me settle on my breeder aside from the pup that chose me by following me round and sitting on my shoe was when I went into the house and the whole place was designed to accommodate and incorporate the dogs into their home and family. Steps up to the sofa, toys scattered about,even doggie doors in the house room to room! |
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Originally Posted by djackson59 to me that is the definition of a good breeder!! |
A reputable breeder breeds to better the breed, they do all available health testing, they know the lines several generations back to know they are free of genetic illnesses and issues, they only breed dogs that follow the standard, they are AKC registered, they keep puppies until 12 weeks, they do not breed females under 5 pounds, they do not use the word teacup, they do not just give breeding rights to someone who is willing to pay more, they don't just sell there puppies to anyone they have many many questions, they make you sign a paper saying if you can not keep the dog you will bring it back to them, and they are available for questions and willing to have a relashionship with you and hearing about the pup as it grows. That is a reputable breeder. Not a person who just puts two dogs together.