| How to Find a Reputable Breeder At the bottom of this page you will find some links . |
| A breeder can be anyone who arranges matings between male and female dogs (preferably of the same breed). That's a broad definition, so how can puppy buyers know whether they are dealing with responsible, reputable breeders or simply with "fast buck" breeders? Fortunately, you don't have to be a dectective to find some clues.(So because someone has pups, Does NOT mean they are REPUTAL BREEDERS) they are not breeding for fun or to try it or because they wanted a pup, or thier family members wanted a pup. Or even a learning experience for thier children.. Responsible breeders want to know all about you and your plans for a pup.They Show or work thier dogs. They will know about the breed, they will care. They will ask if your yard is fenced, if anyone in the family has allergies, if you're planning to move anytime soon, if you have children, and so on. They may even ask you to fill out a questionnaire for their files, or even to provide references. They don't mean to pry, but they do want to ensure that their precious, carefully raised pups will go to the right homes. If they don't believe you're the right person, they may refuse to sell you a pup. Fast buck breeders are always happy to take your money and hand over puppies without many questions. Responsible breeders provide proof of registration. If a pup's registration is still being processed, they'll show you the litter registration and/or the dam and sire's registration certificates. Fast buck breeders may insist the pups are purebred, while telling you, "We didn't bother with papers cause they cost more." Some might tell you that you could get papers if you're willing to pay more. Responsible breeders put a lot of thought into producing litters. They may ship females long distances to be bred to the stud dog that seems a perfect match. They have females checked for appropriate health clearances, and will be happy to share the results with you. They will also verify that stud dogs undergo similar testing and are clear of known hereditary problems. Fast buck breeders may breed to any dog that's handy, completely ignoring hereditary health and temperament issues. Finding a reputable breeder may not be easy. Newspaper classified ads may lead you to more of the fast buck kind. The best way to find a breeder is to ask the veterinarians in your area, call the local kennel club A good place to start is your local Breed Club. They can send you a list of breeders that belong to that club. Often, (BUT NOT ALWAYS!) breed clubs have a code of ethics for their member breeders. REMEMBER that membership in a club and/or publication on a list does not guarantee you a quality, healthy puppy. You need to speak to individual breeders, meet their dogs and even speak to others who have purchased puppies from them in the past. Things To Look For...Or To Ask About When Speaking With a Breeder Do they do health clearances on all breeding stock? This includes x-raying hips and elbows for dysplasia and submitting these x-rays to OFA for certification; having yearly eye exams by a Board-Certified Veterinary Opthamologist (ACVO). They should be able to show you these certifications. Do they actively show their dogs in any area of competition? This would include Conformation, Obedience, Hunt Tests, Agility, Tracking Is the mother on premises? ( Never ever buy if the mother of the pups is not there) Often the father of the litter is owned by another breeder, but you should be able to see pictures of the father and see his clearences and of course meet the mother of the pups Their dogs will be clean and properly housed, as will the puppies They should be willing and able to discuss the goals of their breeding program They should be able to discuss the breed in general They should be able to provide information for new dog owners They should be accessible to you after the puppy goes home with you You MUST be comfortable with the person You must agree with their breeding objectives and philosophies Most responsible breeders will only place puppies that will be a family companion on a limited registration and will ask that you sign a Spay/Neuter agreement Limited Registration does NOT mean the puppy you are buying is not registerable with the American Kennel Club. Simply put, a limited registration means that any OFFSPRING produced by that dog are not registerable with the AKC. Normally, it is used when a puppy is placed and a Spay/Neuter agreement has been signed by the puppy buyer. The puppy is still able to participate in all AKC events, EXCEPT showing in the conformation ring. A limited registration can be reversed at a later time by the breeder |
| (The AKC has list of National or Speciality Clubs for each breed they can help you find reputable breeders) or they can lead you to Local Breed Clubs. or like ous all breed clubs. |
| (The New Hampshire Dog Breeders Association has list of breeders they also do inspections) |
| Other dog clubs like ours, usually have a page of members listed. also listed on the AKC web site. Are a good source of information. When most people join these clubs they are asked to sign a code of ethics. |
| We can not totally recommend any one breeder, just guide you in the correct places to look for good breeders. The final decision is always yours and your common sence is a big part. Be responsible, and research the breed and the breeders. |
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| You will get so much more from a good breeder. For instance, they will be around 3,6,9 mos down the road for questions. |
| You can also call vets in surrounding towns they may have clients that are breeders. |
| REMEMBER that membership in a club and/or publication on a list does not guarantee you a quality, healthy puppy. You need to speak to individual breeders, meet their dogs and even speak to others who have purchased puppies from them in the past. Make sure they have a Health Certificate to go home with the pup. In New Hampshire it is a law, that the pup goes home with a verteinary Health certificate and that the pup is 8 weeks old.. |
| rember to check our page of members, right hear on this web site.. |