Question To Ask A Dog Breeder

You need to ask many questions when you are considering adopting a dog. After all, a dog is a lifetime commitment that you need to prepare for.

A. When was the puppy whelped?

B. How long will it be before you can take your dog home? Your dog needs to be at least eight weeks old before they can be taken to their new home.

C. Ask if the breeder has a waiting list for their animals. Most breeders that are good will have a waiting list for their dogs.

D. Have the puppies receive their first shots and have they been examined? The puppy should receive their basic veterinary care at the initial home.

E. Does the breeder require the dogs to be fixed? Good breeders will require pet quality dogs to be altered.

F. Did previous litters suffer any genetic diseases? If so, what type of genetic diseases were present?

G. Is their a return policy if the dogs are not compatible? A good breeder will always want you to be able to return their dogs if they are not a good fit.

H. How long has the breeder been breeding that particular dog? You need look for breeder that has a few years experience under his belt, avoid backyard breeders that are out to make a quick buck.

I. How many breeds are you currently breeding? A legitimate breeder does not breed any more that two different types of dogs. If more than two you maybe supporting a puppy mill.

J. How many time a year is the dog bred? A breeder that is good will only breed their dog one time a year.