Good for you that you make a homework.

Questions you should ask:

- How many litters do you have in year? (if more than 3 is not good)
- How many breeds does she have (if more that 2 - RUN)
- Does she make genetic test for her dogs?
- How many pounds are the parents? (if they way too small as 3 pounds and over 7 lb is back yard breeding)
- Does she belong to YTCA.org? (most good breeders from there)
- What will she do if puppy is sick? Will she return vet bills?


Don't afraid to ask questions, your pup is investment for many years, and that's you right to know as much as possible. Be careful if a breeder doesn't ask you anything - that means she doesn't care much about future home for her pups.

and...

You must see at least one parent. If a breeder doesn't show them to you RUN !!! If parents look sick or abused, don't buy. I know it is hard, but purchasing a pup from a bad breeder support them for making more and more pups...and... abusing their parents...

Good luck:) .

Why don't you check

ytca.org?

find a breeder page there ;) :)

Sorry, but is is ALSO mean nothing. SO MANY articles about USDA you can find online ...


http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:...lnk&cd=8&gl=us

This dog was in USDA approved kennel.

http://www.lcanimal.org/cmpgn/images/PMill16.jpg

Too mane faked doks. Sad....

So if you want to find a responsible breeder, ask qustions I mentioned. don't believe document too much...

omichka, I think you totally misunderstood what I was saying, and maybe I should have been more specific.
My point was that if USDA licensed, run the other way...USDA licensed is one of the best ways to tell if it is a puppymill...

Even if it's not USDA licensed though, it can still be a puppmill, so be careful..
USDA license = not good, in my opinion...

I got my lil guy at 14 weeks. I personally think that is a great age. He is secure in himself- he is happy, confident, and full of himself. lol.... I honestly feel this is because he had that extra time w/ mom and twin brother. Our vet even agreed with us on this. In fact, I am going back this week to pick up his brother and bring him home so they can grow up together...

As for being AKC, yes they are full blooded but we did not get papers. Which is fine with me. We plan on fixing them so why mess w/ papers....

The breeder was really nice. Her house was clean. She showed us her dogs. Answered all of our questions...Said we could call her day or night w/ any questions or concerns. She was more interested in finding good homes for the boys instead of making an extra buck. I got my guys at a really really great price. Vet checked them out and said they looked great. That the breeder was consistent in her care, feeding, etc. He was impressed with the attitude Brodie had. He said the breeder obviously spent good quality time with them for him to be this healthy and happy and confident....

So go see the pups and asks questions. She could have the best interest of the pups...Who knows? Take them to the vet and get them checked out. Then follow your heart...

Sorry this is so long

yes, i misunderstood you :)
btw, i didn't know about that "USDA licensed is one of the best ways to tell if it is a puppymill" . I only know that many people complain about them since they have approved many bad kennels...

omichka :)

USDA licensed breeders are commercial breeders which means they sell to brokers or petshops...They produce pups on a large scale. As I'm sure you know, no reputable breeder would ever sell to a petshop.