{"id":102089,"date":"2022-04-22T12:34:30","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:34:31","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:34:31","slug":"how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I find a reputable dog breeder in my area?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/#How_do_I_find_a_reputable_dog_breeder_in_my_area\" title=\"How do I find a reputable dog breeder in my area?\">How do I find a reputable dog breeder in my area?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/#Do_you_need_a_license_to_breed_dogs_in_Kentucky\" title=\"Do you need a license to breed dogs in Kentucky?\">Do you need a license to breed dogs in Kentucky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/#Are_puppy_mills_illegal_in_Kentucky\" title=\"Are puppy mills illegal in Kentucky?\">Are puppy mills illegal in Kentucky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/#How_much_do_bred_puppies_cost\" title=\"How much do bred puppies cost?\">How much do bred puppies cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/#How_do_you_know_if_a_dog_breeder_is_reputable\" title=\"How do you know if a dog breeder is reputable?\">How do you know if a dog breeder is reputable?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/#How_do_I_find_a_good_breeder_in_my_area\" title=\"How do I find a good breeder in my area?\">How do I find a good breeder in my area?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/#How_do_I_find_my_local_dog_breeder\" title=\"How do I find my local dog breeder?\">How do I find my local dog breeder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/#Why_is_it_so_hard_to_find_a_reputable_dog_breeder\" title=\"Why is it so hard to find a reputable dog breeder?\">Why is it so hard to find a reputable dog breeder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/#Is_breeding_dogs_illegal_in_Kentucky\" title=\"Is breeding dogs illegal in Kentucky?\">Is breeding dogs illegal in Kentucky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/#Do_I_need_a_license_to_breed_my_dog\" title=\"Do I need a license to breed my dog?\">Do I need a license to breed my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/#Do_I_need_a_kennel_license_in_Kentucky\" title=\"Do I need a kennel license in Kentucky?\">Do I need a kennel license in Kentucky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/#Can_you_sell_puppies_without_a_license\" title=\"Can you sell puppies without a license?\">Can you sell puppies without a license?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/#What_are_the_dog_laws_in_Kentucky\" title=\"What are the dog laws in Kentucky?\">What are the dog laws in Kentucky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/#How_do_I_report_a_puppy_mill_in_Kentucky\" title=\"How do I report a puppy mill in Kentucky?\">How do I report a puppy mill in Kentucky?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/#How_many_states_have_made_puppy_mills_illegal\" title=\"How many states have made puppy mills illegal?\">How many states have made puppy mills illegal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/#How_much_is_a_full_bred_dog\" title=\"How much is a full bred dog?\">How much is a full bred dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/#What_is_the_cheapest_full_bred_dog\" title=\"What is the cheapest full bred dog?\">What is the cheapest full bred dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/#What_is_the_cheapest_breed_of_a_puppy\" title=\"What is the cheapest breed of a puppy?\">What is the cheapest breed of a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-find-a-reputable-dog-breeder-in-my-area-4\/#How_much_is_a_puppy_UK\" title=\"How much is a puppy UK?\">How much is a puppy UK?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_find_a_reputable_dog_breeder_in_my_area\"><\/span>How do I find a reputable dog breeder in my area?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>16 Tips on How to Find and Pick Local Dog Breeders in Your Area<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Ask Your Veterinarian.<\/li>\n<li>Ask Another Dog Owner.<\/li>\n<li>Contact Local Dog Clubs.<\/li>\n<li>Visit Local Dog Shows.<\/li>\n<li>Check Out American Kennel Club.<\/li>\n<li>Look at Pup Quest Website.<\/li>\n<li>Search Online for Referrals.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a List of Questions.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_a_license_to_breed_dogs_in_Kentucky\"><\/span>Do you need a license to breed dogs in Kentucky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A $100 unaltered pit bull license is required, even for dogs in Louisville for less than 30 days. Therefore, show participants with these breeds would be forced to obtain a $100 license!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_puppy_mills_illegal_in_Kentucky\"><\/span>Are puppy mills illegal in Kentucky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>Kentucky has basic anti-cruelty statutes, it remains in the minority of states with no specific laws to regulate puppy mills.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_bred_puppies_cost\"><\/span>How much do bred puppies cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A well-bred pedigree or designer puppy will cost anywhere from <b>$400 to $2,000 on average. The cost of a puppy varies hugely, depending upon the breed, its popularity, and the amount the breeder has invested into health tests.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_a_dog_breeder_is_reputable\"><\/span>How do you know if a dog breeder is reputable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most reliable breeders earn their reputation by <b>providing healthy pups to good homes resulting in word of mouth references. Meet breeders at local dog shows or look online for local breed clubs and review the AKC Breeder Referral page on their website www.akc.org.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_find_a_good_breeder_in_my_area\"><\/span>How do I find a good breeder in my area?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>16 Tips on How to Find and Pick Local Dog Breeders in Your Area<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Ask Your Veterinarian.<\/li>\n<li>Ask Another Dog Owner.<\/li>\n<li>Contact Local Dog Clubs.<\/li>\n<li>Visit Local Dog Shows.<\/li>\n<li>Check Out American Kennel Club.<\/li>\n<li>Look at Pup Quest Website.<\/li>\n<li>Search Online for Referrals.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a List of Questions.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_find_my_local_dog_breeder\"><\/span>How do I find my local dog breeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How can I locate a breeder? Answer: The easiest and most convenient way to find a breeder and the right dog for you is through <b>www.akc.org. The AKC web site offers potential puppy buyers access to a wealth of information on buying a dog, selecting a breeder, and dog care.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_so_hard_to_find_a_reputable_dog_breeder\"><\/span>Why is it so hard to find a reputable dog breeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These hobby breeders can be difficult to find, mainly due to the <b>anti-breeding mentality that unfairly places them in the same category as irresponsible breeders and puppy millers. Very few advertise and most only produce litters once or twice a year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_breeding_dogs_illegal_in_Kentucky\"><\/span>Is breeding dogs illegal in Kentucky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to HSUS, <b>Kentucky has no specific laws that regulate dog-breeding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_license_to_breed_my_dog\"><\/span>Do I need a license to breed my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you intend to breed dogs for sale, <b>you need a licence regardless of the type of property you are operating from, even if it is your home. You will need a licence if you want to breed dogs and are breeding: three or more litters of puppies per year (unless you can show that none of the puppies has been sold)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_kennel_license_in_Kentucky\"><\/span>Do I need a kennel license in Kentucky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you own eight or more dogs, you need to apply for a kennel license through LFACC. The annual license is $135, and all dogs must be current on their rabies vaccinations and city licenses.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_sell_puppies_without_a_license\"><\/span>Can you sell puppies without a license?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sellers need a licence if they are: Advertising a business breeding and selling dogs. Selling dogs commercially, such as in a pet shop. Selling puppies under the age of 12 weeks, even if they are not the breeder.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_dog_laws_in_Kentucky\"><\/span>What are the dog laws in Kentucky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to HSUS, <b>Kentucky has no specific laws that regulate dog-breeding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_report_a_puppy_mill_in_Kentucky\"><\/span>How do I report a puppy mill in Kentucky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Animal Control and Protection. This Kentucky statute provides that <b>all licensed dogs are personal property and can thus be subject to larceny. It further states that it is unlawful (except as otherwise provided by law) for anyone, including a peace officer, to kill or attempt to kill a licensed dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_states_have_made_puppy_mills_illegal\"><\/span>How many states have made puppy mills illegal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t get local help for the situation or if the person is not subject to USDA regulations, you can <b>report the suspected mill to the puppy mill tip line for the Humane Society of the United States by calling 1-877-MILL-TIP.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_full_bred_dog\"><\/span>How much is a full bred dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You Should Get What You Pay for The price of a purebred puppy depends on if you are buying a show or working quality puppy, or a companion only puppy. <b>Puppies sold on a spay\/neuter contract usually average around $800.00 in price.<\/b><b>Puppies sold for working or competing can be as high priced as $1500.00<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cheapest_full_bred_dog\"><\/span>What is the cheapest full bred dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>30 Least Expensive Dog Breeds<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Treeing Walker Coonhound dog.<\/li>\n<li>Miniature Pinscher dog.<\/li>\n<li>American Foxhound dog.<\/li>\n<li>Parson Russell Terrier dog.<\/li>\n<li>Plott Hound dog.<\/li>\n<li>Black and Tan Coonhound dog.<\/li>\n<li>Rat Terrier dog.<\/li>\n<li>Harrier dog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cheapest_breed_of_a_puppy\"><\/span>What is the cheapest breed of a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>These are the cheapest dog breeds.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bottom Line: Yorkshire Terrier.  <\/li>\n<li>Bottom Line: Manchester Terrier.  <\/li>\n<li>Bottom Line: Border Terrier.  <\/li>\n<li>Bottom Line: Cairn Terrier.  <\/li>\n<li>Bottom Line: Havanese.  <\/li>\n<li>Bottom Line: Schipperke.  <\/li>\n<li>Bottom Line: Chihuahua.  <\/li>\n<li>Bottom Line: Rat Terrier. Rat Terriers are small, smart, and energetic dogs that are easy to train.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_puppy_UK\"><\/span>How much is a puppy UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average pup can cost anything from <b>0 to xa33,000 upfront. You&#8217;ll also need to consider the cost of: dog food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I find a reputable dog breeder in my area?Do you need a license to breed dogs in Kentucky?Are puppy mills illegal in Kentucky?How much do bred puppies cost?How do you know if a dog breeder is reputable?How do I find a good breeder in my area?How do I find my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102089"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=102089"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102089\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=102089"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=102089"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=102089"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}