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FlDebra · 01-06-2007, 05:11 AM

-See where the puppy has been kept --in the home? in a kennel?
-Look at the puppy with the litter and off by itself. It may have a different personality that comes out when away from the group.
- How much does the puppy weigh?
- What age will she let you have the pup?
-Ask to see the parents. Mother should be on premises, if father is not, at least look at a picture. Pictures of grandparents would be great too.
-Ask about previous litters from these parents. How often have they been bred? What size have offspring matured to?
-Have they started house training? Pads or outside?
-Make sure you are getting a registration application at time of full payment.
-Ask to see pedigree. (One breeder actually gave me a copy)
-Ask about any health problems in their line.
-Ask and get a copy of up-to-date puppy shots/worming/health check.
-You should also get a contract when buying the puppy -- ask to see it in advance.
-Check the health guarantee. Should be at least a year against genetic problems.
-Ask if the mother and father were tested/checked for genetic problems like patellar luxation, retinal atrophy, retinal dysplasia, Legg-Perthe's, collapsed trachea, etc.?
- Is the sire's DNA on file with AKC? (This is not required, if the sire is not used a lot --but it is a plus if it is.)
-Find out what they have been feeding the puppies. You will want to stick with that for a week and then if it is not what you want to feed, start gradually mixing in your new food for a better transition.
-Arrange to take your puppy straight to a vet after you pick him up.
- Since you are getting a male, testicles should both be descended around 6-8 weeks. Some can take longer, but if they are not both down when you buy the dog, might want to address what happens if it does not descend. Cryptorchidism usually requires neutering. If you are planning this anyway -- no problem.
-I know there is more, but it is not coming to me right now. Of course, if you were purchasing a dog for show or breeding, you would want to get in more detail with the pedigree and not just the two parents.

01-06-2007, 05:11 AM	#7
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	-See where the puppy has been kept --in the home? in a kennel? -Look at the puppy with the litter and off by itself. It may have a different personality that comes out when away from the group. - How much does the puppy weigh? - What age will she let you have the pup? -Ask to see the parents. Mother should be on premises, if father is not, at least look at a picture. Pictures of grandparents would be great too. -Ask about previous litters from these parents. How often have they been bred? What size have offspring matured to? -Have they started house training? Pads or outside? -Make sure you are getting a registration application at time of full payment. -Ask to see pedigree. (One breeder actually gave me a copy) -Ask about any health problems in their line. -Ask and get a copy of up-to-date puppy shots/worming/health check. -You should also get a contract when buying the puppy -- ask to see it in advance. -Check the health guarantee. Should be at least a year against genetic problems. -Ask if the mother and father were tested/checked for genetic problems like patellar luxation, retinal atrophy, retinal dysplasia, Legg-Perthe's, collapsed trachea, etc.? - Is the sire's DNA on file with AKC? (This is not required, if the sire is not used a lot --but it is a plus if it is.) -Find out what they have been feeding the puppies. You will want to stick with that for a week and then if it is not what you want to feed, start gradually mixing in your new food for a better transition. -Arrange to take your puppy straight to a vet after you pick him up. - Since you are getting a male, testicles should both be descended around 6-8 weeks. Some can take longer, but if they are not both down when you buy the dog, might want to address what happens if it does not descend. Cryptorchidism usually requires neutering. If you are planning this anyway -- no problem. -I know there is more, but it is not coming to me right now. Of course, if you were purchasing a dog for show or breeding, you would want to get in more detail with the pedigree and not just the two parents. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard Last edited by FlDebra; 01-06-2007 at 05:14 AM.