| True blue breeders are a rare find. Most serious | | | | Bogus breeders aren't ashamed of their kennel or |
| breeders have only excellence in their minds and the | | | | Breeders are proud of what they have achieved and |
| welfare of their litter in their hearts. Breeders have | | | | will not be shy about it. |
| stocked up enough knowledge in their years of | | | | 3.) "Breeder" is sketchy about your pup's pedigree or |
| breeding and research the proper ethics, practices and | | | | its lineage. A proper Breeder provides you a registered |
| responsible breeder attitude. | | | | pup with the proper documentation and copies of its |
| So you decided you want to have a dog and are | | | | Dam and Sire. |
| prepared to treat it well, the question of finding the right | | | | Bogus "breeders" haven't even dared fill out any |
| breeder will start you off in the right foot. | | | | registration since registration requires documentation |
| There are several tell-tale signs to look for if your not | | | | from their bogus operation. |
| getting the low down from the breeder you are talking | | | | 4.) On the extreme be wary of "breeders" that have a |
| to. Keep in mind you are on a journey to welcome a | | | | presence that scare the wits out of the pups or the |
| pet in your life, attention to detail is important. Listed | | | | Dam and Sire. Sure they may ask the right questions |
| here are the top 5 things to look out for in dealing with | | | | and pass on the documentation and papers BUT a |
| a breeder. | | | | dog or a pup scared of a breeder means they |
| 1.) The "breeder" is not interested in knowing anything | | | | engage in unethical practices. Buying a pup from this |
| about you or your personality. Do not mistake a | | | | breeder will save the pup BUT be ready for the |
| breeder that doesn't ask any questions about what | | | | extensive rehabilitation or human association you have |
| you can do as a responsible owner trusts you. Any | | | | to put the pup through to get rid of the trauma. If that is |
| True blue breeder cares what happens to their pups. | | | | too much on your plate, I suggest not buying the puppy. |
| Part of the pups training is association with their family, | | | | 5.) Before buying a pup, research on the common |
| so it's like giving away family. Aside from trying to size | | | | asking price. A canvas of three or four breeders in |
| you up, Breeders inform you to sign a contract that | | | | one area will give you a good idea of the cost or |
| indicates you have to spay or neuter the pup, a | | | | better yet ask a veterinarian of the going rate (if |
| provision for you to inform the Breeder if the dog | | | | they're in the know). |
| develops any ailments and stipulates that you inform | | | | Bogus "breeders" engage in slash-down prices, just like |
| them if you are not able to care for the dog anymore. | | | | when shops are having a damaged-goods sale. On |
| Bogus breeders are usually in a hurry to close the deal | | | | the outside the pup may look healthy, but if papers |
| without any fuss and get their hands on your money. | | | | aren't presented (inoculation records, check-up |
| This should send alarms ringing in your head. There | | | | records) be doubtful. |
| must be something wrong with the pup that the | | | | These are simple details that you need to keep in mind |
| 'breeder' is so ready to get rid of it. | | | | when buying a pup or pet dog. There are people who |
| 2.) The breeder is reluctant to give you a tour of their | | | | breed for the sake of money and just don't care much |
| kennel and just has a crate of puppies out. Just the | | | | for the animals they breed or the proper way of |
| act itself makes it seem like a bargain basement sale. | | | | breeding. Puppy mills are organized bogus traders who |
| It's either their fronting for the breeders or do not have | | | | sell wholesale and on consignment. |
| the proper kennel to breed dogs. A proper kennel | | | | We recommend buying from rescue shelters or |
| takes care of the Dam during inception, a clean kennel | | | | centers, these pets are in need of parents that won't |
| and orderly set-up just shows you the time and care | | | | let them down. |
| true blue Breeders give their dogs. | | | | |