*A Responsible Breeder........will have clearances,
certifications or
results of tests completed on their breeding stock for the genetic
diseases that are inherent in each breed and they are happy to share
those with their clients.
*A Responsible Breeder........Will have high standards as to the care
and concern they have for their animals. All needs are met both
emotionally and physically for all the animals in their care.
*A Responsible Breeder.......Will be honest with high moral standards
and integrity to provide their clients with a quality puppy.
Available to answer any questions and concerns that their clients
have - during the sale and long after the sale.
*A Responsible Breeder.......Will have a health guarantee for their
puppies. Although each individual breeder will have a guarantee that
will vary in time and content.....a 2 year minimum (is recommended)
*A Responsible Breeder.......Will have some form of application,
either written or verbal, to insure that the puppy will have a good
home and quality care.
*A Responsible Breeder...... Will allow clients to visit their
facilities and view their dogs. Although each individual breeder will
have their own set of rules on this, beware of those that will not
allow for visitation and want to meet you in a public place to pick up
your puppy. BIG RED FLAG
* A Responsible Breeder......Will be happy to provide you with
recommendations from clients, other breeders, Veterinarians and other
professionals in the dog world.
* A Responsible Breeder......Will ask you many questions concerning
your family and the life that this puppy will have.
RED FLAGS
* Breeders who are evasive or become defensive when
you ask the hard
questions, such as......WHAT TESTS ARE PERFORMED ON THE BREEDING DOGS
or CAN YOU PROVIDE ME WITH NAMES OF THE VET TO VERIFY YOUR DOGS TEST
RESULTS.
* Breeders that allow no visits to their facility.
* Breeders that require a large sum of money as a nonrefundable deposit.
* Breeders with an unreasonable guarantee.
* Unknowledgeable breeders who cannot answer your questions.
