Breeder Interview Questions What questions should I be asking potential breeders? I found this in the library- http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/3477073-post14.html but it actually doesn't appear to be about Yorkies and speaks to questions for other breeds. |
I always asked questions about the parents and the health of their line. I.e. How big are the parents? Can I see them? How long do their dogs generally live? Are they healthy? Are there any health issues in their line? If you prefer a certain size maybe you should so how big they will get. Are they AKC registered? What I actually paid attention to is what the breeder did or didn't ask me. Reputable breeders asked me many questions about myself, my lifestyle (hours I work/am out of the house), if I have other pets, how long my previous dogs have lived, etc. Other breeders didn't care to ask any of that they just wanted me to buy the dog. When I researched those it turned out they operated puppy mills, were selling sick dogs, etc. another red flag for me - and I could be wrong because it does seem important for new owners to know about this but I've found only people selling sick dogs were mentioning it to me - were breeders who emphasized hypoglycemia could happen. Every time I looked up those breeders I found complaints from people who purchased dogs that died a few days later. They said they had proof from their vets that their puppies died of something else but the breeders would insist it was hypoglycemia and it wasn't covered under the health guarantee. I agree people should be aware of the signs but in my experience only the backyard breeders were mentioning it to me. |
You might find this helpful: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...e-breeder.html |
I would ask what pre breeding screening tests were done. Have they published the results on the offa site? If not, why not? I had done a post somewhere on here about top 10 health concerns for Yorkies. But to be succinct, luxating patella(parents and pups free from), pra, liver shunts ie bile acid test done, thyroid panel, and hips certified clear of legs perthes and or hip dysphasia. |
Off the top of my head...these are some of my several questions I asked when I was looking for my first Yorkie. I asked: -for a current picture of the puppy availableI didn't ask all questions at once. At the same time I made sure to offer information about myself to ensure they knew who I was and how responsible of a dog owner I've been in the past and how their puppy would be in perfect care in my home. I think you have to gauge it, depending on the type of people the breeder is. Some have formal application forms required from you. It's kind of like a baby adoption process where they screen you to make sure you and your home is suitable to care for their babies, you'd be a responsible dog owner, and that you're not crazy. :p |
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