{"id":155350,"date":"2022-08-07T12:15:22","date_gmt":"2022-08-07T12:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/"},"modified":"2022-08-08T06:49:06","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T06:49:06","slug":"what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"What should you ask a breeder when buying a puppy?"},"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\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#What_should_you_ask_a_breeder_when_buying_a_puppy\" title=\"What should you ask a breeder when buying a puppy?\">What should you ask a breeder when buying a puppy?<\/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\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#What_questions_will_a_breeder_ask_me\" title=\"What questions will a breeder ask me?\">What questions will a breeder ask me?<\/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\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#How_do_you_tell_if_a_puppy_is_healthy_before_you_buy\" title=\"How do you tell if a puppy is healthy before you buy?\">How do you tell if a puppy is healthy before you buy?<\/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\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#Should_I_ask_for_papers_when_buying_a_puppy\" title=\"Should I ask for papers when buying a puppy?\">Should I ask for papers when buying a puppy?<\/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\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#What_should_I_look_for_when_buying_a_dog_breeder\" title=\"What should I look for when buying a dog breeder?\">What should I look for when buying a dog breeder?<\/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\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#What_should_you_not_say_to_a_dog_breeder\" title=\"What should you not say to a dog breeder?\">What should you not say to a dog breeder?<\/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\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#How_do_you_impress_a_breeder\" title=\"How do you impress a breeder?\">How do you impress a 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\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#How_do_I_prepare_for_a_dog_breeder_interview\" title=\"How do I prepare for a dog breeder interview?\">How do I prepare for a dog breeder interview?<\/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\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#What_kind_of_questions_do_you_ask_when_buying_a_puppy\" title=\"What kind of questions do you ask when buying a puppy?\">What kind of questions do you ask when buying a puppy?<\/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\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#What_should_I_look_for_when_buying_a_puppy\" title=\"What should I look for when buying a puppy?\">What should I look for when buying a puppy?<\/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\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#What_should_I_look_for_when_picking_up_a_puppy_from_a_breeder\" title=\"What should I look for when picking up a puppy from a breeder?\">What should I look for when picking up a puppy from a breeder?<\/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\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#What_paperwork_should_I_ask_for_when_buying_a_puppy\" title=\"What paperwork should I ask for when buying a puppy?\">What paperwork should I ask for when buying a puppy?<\/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\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#Can_I_buy_a_puppy_without_papers\" title=\"Can I buy a puppy without papers?\">Can I buy a puppy without papers?<\/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\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#Are_puppies_supposed_to_come_with_papers\" title=\"Are puppies supposed to come with papers?\">Are puppies supposed to come with papers?<\/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\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#What_does_it_mean_for_a_puppy_to_come_with_papers\" title=\"What does it mean for a puppy to come with papers?\">What does it mean for a puppy to come with papers?<\/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\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#What_makes_a_dog_a_good_breeder\" title=\"What makes a dog a good breeder?\">What makes a dog a good breeder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link 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href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#How_can_you_tell_an_unethical_breeder\" title=\"How can you tell an unethical breeder?\">How can you tell an unethical breeder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#How_do_you_trust_a_dog_breeder\" title=\"How do you trust a dog breeder?\">How do you trust a dog breeder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#What_is_an_unethical_dog_breeder\" title=\"What is an unethical dog breeder?\">What is an unethical dog breeder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#What_do_you_say_to_a_breeder\" title=\"What do you say to a breeder?\">What do you say to a breeder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy\/#What_questions_should_you_ask_a_breeder\" title=\"What questions should you ask a breeder?\">What questions should you ask a breeder?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_ask_a_breeder_when_buying_a_puppy\"><\/span>What should you ask a breeder when buying a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Important Questions to Ask a Breeder<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are the puppys parents certified?<\/li>\n<li>What are the individual sizes of the puppys parents?<\/li>\n<li>Can I meet the entire litter?<\/li>\n<li>Can I meet the dogs parents?<\/li>\n<li>What preventative care do you provide to the parent dogs?<\/li>\n<li>Have the parent dogs had health problems?<\/li>\n<li>How old are the puppies?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-questions-should-i-ask-when-buying-a-puppy\/\">What questions should I ask when buying a puppy?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_questions_will_a_breeder_ask_me\"><\/span>What questions will a breeder ask me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some sample questions might include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why this breed?<\/li>\n<li>Where do you live? In what conditions will the dog live? Do you have a fenced yard?<\/li>\n<li>What other pets do you own now? Breed? How many?<\/li>\n<li>Who will be the primary caretaker of the dog?<\/li>\n<li>How many hours a day will the dog be left alone?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_puppy_is_healthy_before_you_buy\"><\/span>How do you tell if a puppy is healthy before you buy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs of a Healthy Pup<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Body Condition: All the pups in a litter should be about the same size without looking too plump or too emaciated.<\/li>\n<li>Coat: Shiny and clean without any irritated, red, or bare spots.<\/li>\n<li>Ears: Clean and free of odor, discharge, or redness.<\/li>\n<li>Eyes: Bright and clear without any discharge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I Wish I Knew This Before Getting a Puppy | Important Things to Know (Must Watch)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g_ow9J6wBv0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_ask_for_papers_when_buying_a_puppy\"><\/span>Should I ask for papers when buying a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you expect the dog you are buying to be AKC-registrable, you should realize it is your responsibility to obtain the AKC Dog Registration Application from the breeder at the time you pick up the dog, otherwise, you should not buy the dog. <b>Make sure your registration application and papers have the official AKC seal<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_look_for_when_buying_a_dog_breeder\"><\/span>What should I look for when buying a dog breeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs of a Healthy Pup<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Body Condition: All the pups in a litter should be about the same size without looking too plump or too emaciated.<\/li>\n<li>Coat: Shiny and clean without any irritated, red, or bare spots.<\/li>\n<li>Ears: Clean and free of odor, discharge, or redness.<\/li>\n<li>Eyes: Bright and clear without any discharge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_not_say_to_a_dog_breeder\"><\/span>What should you not say to a dog breeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dont send out a shotgun email to every breeder on your list. Dont begin the conversation with <b>Do you have any puppies for sale? Instead, introduce yourself and where you live, explain how you found them (breeder referral, etc.), and ask if they have a few moments to talk to you about berners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_impress_a_breeder\"><\/span>How do you impress a breeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>These are broad and general, but hopefully will help anyone who is searching for a puppy.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dont treat puppy buying as a financial transaction.<\/li>\n<li>Politely ask any questions.<\/li>\n<li>Show off your knowledge on the breed.<\/li>\n<li>Express your willingness to take guidance.<\/li>\n<li>Go visit.<\/li>\n<li>Be prepared to answer questions.<\/li>\n<li>Dont hassle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-192775 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-impress-a-breeder.jpeg\" alt=\"How do you impress a breeder?\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-impress-a-breeder.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-impress-a-breeder-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-impress-a-breeder-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_prepare_for_a_dog_breeder_interview\"><\/span>How do I prepare for a dog breeder interview?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ask Any All Questions<\/b> For prospective puppy owners, that wealth of information is an incredible resource. So, breeders encourage buyers to ask anything and everything that they might want to know. This includes questions about temperament, training, care, nutrition, exercise, or anything else.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_questions_do_you_ask_when_buying_a_puppy\"><\/span>What kind of questions do you ask when buying a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Try AKC Marketplace and have this list of questions handy to get to know your breeder, your breed, and your potential puppy better.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask to meet the parents.<\/li>\n<li>Have health tests been performed on the parents?<\/li>\n<li>How long have you been breeding?<\/li>\n<li>How do you socialize your puppies?<\/li>\n<li>Are the puppies up-to-date on vaccinations?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_look_for_when_buying_a_puppy\"><\/span>What should I look for when buying a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Things to check before buying a puppy<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Can I afford to look after my dog? There are lots of costs associated with owning a dog.<\/li>\n<li>Will my dog be left alone regularly?<\/li>\n<li>Can I give my dog the exercise it needs?<\/li>\n<li>Is my home suitable for my dog?<\/li>\n<li>Have I researched the dog breed I want, and understand their needs?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_look_for_when_picking_up_a_puppy_from_a_breeder\"><\/span>What should I look for when picking up a puppy from a breeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What to Bring When You Pick Up Your Puppy<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collar (preferably a soft one)<\/li>\n<li>Leash.<\/li>\n<li>Crate \/ carrier.<\/li>\n<li>Camera.<\/li>\n<li>Soft training treats to reward good behavior during pick up and transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_paperwork_should_I_ask_for_when_buying_a_puppy\"><\/span>What paperwork should I ask for when buying a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Checklist for a Sales Agreement<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Health. The seller should set out any health problems the dog has or may have, and should guarantee that the dog is otherwise healthy.<\/li>\n<li>Vaccinations. List the vaccinations the dog has had and when they were given.<\/li>\n<li>History.<\/li>\n<li>Training.<\/li>\n<li>Pedigree.<\/li>\n<li>Quality.<\/li>\n<li>Price.<\/li>\n<li>Warranties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Are you planning to buy new puppy? Remember these points before purchase (in hindi)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SjOvkwcHKy8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_buy_a_puppy_without_papers\"><\/span>Can I buy a puppy without papers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Should you buy a puppy without papers? <b>You should buy a puppy with papers if you want proof its purebred and has been registered for papers proving their bloodline. Puppies without papers cannot participate in dog shows and certain field event competitions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_puppies_supposed_to_come_with_papers\"><\/span>Are puppies supposed to come with papers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most important part of the puppy starter kit from a breeder, however, is the dog breeder documents. <b>New owners should never leave without these documents and papers. Here is a detailed account of what documents you need from the breeder when you purchase your new dog, as well as why they are so important.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_for_a_puppy_to_come_with_papers\"><\/span>What does it mean for a puppy to come with papers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Papers <b>Prove the Bloodline<\/b> When two purebred dogs of the same breed become parents to a litter of pups, the babies are registered and certificates are issued verifying that they are pure of breed.<\/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><b>Check that the breeder is affiliated with the local and national breed clubs and a national kennel club (such as the AKC). Most importantly, make sure you visit the breeding facility and meet the puppies parents (mother at least).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_dog_a_good_breeder\"><\/span>What makes a dog a good breeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Good breeders will be focused on <b>providing ample time with the dam (mother) and litter, as well as providing early socialization, before puppies go to new homes. Youll receive full veterinary records and be able to contact their veterinarian if needed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_research_a_dog_breeder\"><\/span>How do you research a dog breeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can find responsible dog breeders by <b>asking for referrals from your veterinarian or trusted friends, by contacting local breed clubs or visiting professional dog shows.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-192776 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-research-a-dog-breeder.jpg\" alt=\"How do you research a dog breeder?\" width=\"789\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-research-a-dog-breeder.jpg 789w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-research-a-dog-breeder-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-research-a-dog-breeder-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_validate_a_breeder\"><\/span>How do you validate a breeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How To Check a Dog Breeder References, Testimonials Investigation<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get a Minimum of Two References.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure They Have Proper Kennel Registries. Legitimate Kennel Registries.<\/li>\n<li>Check Their License.<\/li>\n<li>Visit in Person.<\/li>\n<li>Ask Any Questions You Have.<\/li>\n<li>Read Testimonials.<\/li>\n<li>Check their Website.<\/li>\n<li>Observe Their Social Media Presence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_talk_to_a_dog_breeder\"><\/span>How do you talk to a dog breeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>These are broad and general, but hopefully will help anyone who is searching for a puppy.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dont treat puppy buying as a financial transaction.<\/li>\n<li>Politely ask any questions.<\/li>\n<li>Show off your knowledge on the breed.<\/li>\n<li>Express your willingness to take guidance.<\/li>\n<li>Go visit.<\/li>\n<li>Be prepared to answer questions.<\/li>\n<li>Dont hassle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_an_unethical_breeder\"><\/span>How can you tell an unethical breeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Telling Signs That The Breeder Youre Buying From Is Bad News<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They are selling the dogs for less than they are worth.<\/li>\n<li>They dont make you sign a contract.<\/li>\n<li>They do not provide you with health and pedigree papers.<\/li>\n<li>They breed dogs who are too young or, too old or, they breed a female too many times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_trust_a_dog_breeder\"><\/span>How do you trust a dog breeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Consider it a red flag if the answer to any of the following questions isnt yes:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are the premises clean?<\/li>\n<li>Do the premises smell clean?<\/li>\n<li>Do the other animals on the premises appear happy and well-fed?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_unethical_dog_breeder\"><\/span>What is an unethical dog breeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unethical breeders &#8211; <b>They breed dogs without considering the genetic traits they pass on to their offspring. They do not provide proper medical care or adequate, clean, and safe housing. There is absolutely no comparison between unethical breeders and a dog breeding facility that is run by a responsible breeder.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Purebred Crisis: How dogs are being deformed in the name of fashion\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uua7RKUGZ2E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_say_to_a_breeder\"><\/span>What do you say to a breeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dont begin the conversation with Do you have any puppies for sale? Instead, <b>introduce yourself and where you live, explain how you found them (breeder referral, etc.), and ask if they have a few moments to talk to you about berners<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_questions_should_you_ask_a_breeder\"><\/span>What questions should you ask a breeder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Important Questions to Ask a Breeder<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are the puppys parents certified?<\/li>\n<li>What are the individual sizes of the puppys parents?<\/li>\n<li>Can I meet the entire litter?<\/li>\n<li>Can I meet the dogs parents?<\/li>\n<li>What preventative care do you provide to the parent dogs?<\/li>\n<li>Have the parent dogs had health problems?<\/li>\n<li>How old are the puppies?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What should you ask a breeder when buying a puppy?What questions will a breeder ask me?How do you tell if a puppy is healthy before you buy?Should I ask for papers when buying a puppy?What should I look for when buying a dog breeder?What should you not say to a dog breeder?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192774,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-should-you-ask-a-breeder-when-buying-a-puppy.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155350"}],"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\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=155350"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155350\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192777,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/155350\/revisions\/192777"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192774"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=155350"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=155350"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=155350"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}