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How Does A Puppy Buyer Identify a Quality Breeder?

Deal directly with the breeder, not a middleman, broker or pet store.
A quality breeder will only sell directly to the new owner and does not deal through a middleman or broker.
A quality breeder will not allow the resale of his puppies through a third party.
A quality breeder will be happy to show you the mother of the litter.
Occasionally a breeder may have a puppy from a bitch that s/he has bred and sold or from a stud dog he owns, in which case the mother may not be present.
A quality breeder breeds only the best dogs. This is why most dogs used in his breeding program are Champions- A champion is not merely a "show dog' but, most importantly a dog that has proven itself to be an outstanding soound specimen of the breed in temperament and structure and is worthy to be bred.
A quality breeder breeds only dogs whose hips have been X-rayed and certified clear of crippling hip Dysplasia by the OFA/GDC or PennHip. Each dog certified clear by OFA/GDC/PennHip is given a certification number (preliminary evaluation is given for dogs under two years.) The OFA
certification numbers of the sire and dam appear on the AKC application for individual registration. The OFA numbers or a copy of the preliminary OFA evaluation will be provided by the quality breeder.
The quality breeder will be able to supply you with a CERF (Canine Eye Registry Foundation) registry certification number for both parents indicating that the eyes have been examined and are clear of any genetic defects. These eye exams must be done every [two] years (some do annual) until at least the age of 6 by a Board Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist (ACVO) The CERF certification numbers of the sire and dam also appear on the registration. A quality breeder is concerned about the future of the breed and the future of the puppies he breeds.
A quality breeder will ask many questions about you and your life style to determine if the breed is a suitable pet for you or to determine which pup will thrive best in your household and will ask to meet you in person, when at all practical, before making a commitment on a pup. (For example, the
alpha pup of the litter is often not the best match for a first time owner; or a more reserved puppy with a houseful of toddlers.) They want you to succeed with your puppy as much as they want what's best for their puppy. Positive puppy placement is a priority.
A quality breeder will sell puppies under a contract which may limit their use as breed stock by means of AKC Limited Registration; Co-ownership; contracts and spay/neuter agreements.
A quality breeder will require as a condition of sale, that all animals that are not part of a responsible breeding program be spayed or neutered.
A quality breeder will make sure you are aware of the pros and cons of the breed ownership as well as grooming requirements of the breed. He will provide written material about the needs and development of the puppy.

A quality breeder is available to help with any questions or problems that may arise

FOR THE LIFE OF THE DOG!

A quality breeder is a member of local and/or national clubs, dedicated to the protection and well being of the breed.
Members of the club have agreed to abide by its' code of ethics.

Quality breeders acknowledges responsibility for every puppy they produce for the LIFE of the dog and stand behind every dog they breed not just a 30 day guarantee.

Quality breeders are hobby breeders who may have one or two litters a year, so you may have to wait for your puppy.

A QUALITY PUPPY IS WORTH THE WAIT.

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