Recognize a Good Responsible Breeder

I see a lot of questions on line and we receive quite a few questions and inquires on breeders.  I think that it is important that people be educated in their decision of who to get a puppy from.   I have put this information together and tried to consolidate it.  Below, I feel, is some good information, puppy buyers of ANY BREED can use during their search for a puppy and a good quality breeder.  Never Ever buy a puppy from a pet store.

Here are some things to take note of:

A good breeder will only sell a dog under contract, which will set forth that breeder's policy regarding health guarantee, refund/return policy and other rights/responsibilities between buyer and seller.

A good breeder will be knowledgeable about the breed and the common genetic diseases in that breed.

A good breeder will offer you support with your new puppy, and always help you place the dog (or take it back) if for some reason you cannot keep the dog.

A good breeder will be able to show you both parents, and in the case of a male that lives off the premises, will have a photograph, history available and contact information for the Stud owners.

A good breeder will carefully screen potential buyers to ensure that the dogs will be placed in an appropriate home.

A good breeder's kennel and or home will appear clean and well maintained.

A good breeder will be willing to answer your questions about the breed and the appropriate care for your dog.

A good breeder will be willing to let you see the environment in which the dogs are bred and raised.

A good breeder will allow you to see the pups but may not allow you to handle all of them. Exposure to many different people can increase the risk of illness in the pups. Only serious buyers should be allowed to handle the pups to limit exposure.