Dog breeder wants to see my home & family.?

Question

The last time I invited a breeder to my home and became involved with them I trusted them enough to watch my dog for a month while I moved, things went downhill. Upon moving and requesting my dog back, they reluctantly told me they lost him. I am now considering a new playmate for my Boxer, and the new breeder wants to see my home and family. I am uneasy, although I understand they want the best for their puppy. WHAT DO I DO???

Answer 1

I would tell them exactly what happened, and ask if you can send many pictures..of your current dog..to show his health and care..of the yard, or dog's sleeping area, etc...Most breeders would settle for a good set of pics, and references from your old vet, and old fellow dog owners, and such..if you were involved in clubs, references from club members..
However, it is important to trust your breeder...You don't have to leave your dog with them..and the breeder can be of valuable help in the future..
Accidents can and do happen when you are caring for a pet, from an absent owner.. the loyal dog will have a strong drive to escape and find the master...In the movies, it is considered heroic, and based on factual stories..However, in real life, it is more heartache than heroic..

Answer 2

Well the breeder has no right to demand to see your home and family, but then they can also decide not to sell you the puppy.

If you purchased your previous dogs with papers, then you should have immediately contacted the club with which the papers are registered, because if the dog was in your name, the breeder was actually responsible for the loss and should have made recompense. It is an ethical thing to do if you want to keep a good name in breeding and showing circles.
Also the papers would have had to be handed back into the club, rendering the dog unregistered, so unsuitable for breeding.

I am not sure what country you are from, but over here, this is pretty hot topic stuff. Breeding practices are scrutinized by clubs and council.

Explain to the breeder what happened, offer pictures of your home and family, get the kennel name of the dogs and check with the club as to the ethics of having your home inspected.

Over here, home inspection is not common practice, but meeting the people and chatting with them is.

Answer 3

Just because you had a bad experience with the first breeders, doesn't mean these breeders will be as bad. Ask them a lot of questions too. Go see their home and kennels. After all you are a responsible buyer as they are sellers. They do want whats best for the dog. You should want the best dog. So it all works out in the end. You can explain to them that you had a bad experience in the past with breeders coming to your home. Mainly, it wasn't the home visit that was the problem, it was letting them watch your dog. I think everything will be okay.

Good Luck and Take Care

Answer 4

I understand that the breeder wants to see your home and family BUT, before you let them into your home do some research. Ask around to see what you can learn about them and ask them all the hard questions then decide if you want to do business with them. After doing your research and you decide to buy from them THEN AND ONLY THEN let them into your house. I have heard of people having their dogs stolen after someone came to their house to see the dog for a stud, or as a breeder wanting to see your home. Be sure that you know a little about anyone you let into your home and treat your pets like you would your kids, I mean protect them in the same way, from strangers.

Answer 5

If you want the pup, you should let them come see your home. That doesn't mean you have to trust them with watching your dog at a later date or anything though. That should be totally up to you. Just because they come see your family doesn't mean they have to be involved after that either.
They sound like a good breeder if they are going to all that trouble also.

Answer 6

A reputable breeder wants a good home for it's "babies". They want to be sure that they will have the best home possible! A breeder that is not reputable will not properly care for their dogs or even your dog. If after the visit you still feel uneasy, the find another breeder who you feel comfortable with.

Answer 7

This will be a BUSINESS transaction. They should not do anything but check your home, your dogs living conditions and health . They may want to check with your vet. That is ALL. It is called a home visit. Most Boxer Rescues do the home study before they allow you to adopt a dog. Breeders are no different. But don't leave your boxer with them at all. Also, if there is one, check with a Boxer Rescue in your area. I have 2 rescues and they are wonderful, beautiful, loving animals a fawn boxer girl and a dark reverse brindle boy.
Good Luck

Answer 8

Reputable breeders will do a home inspection, when you inquire about a puppy, the breeder will interview you. You know they will not sell you a puppy simply because you want one and have the money to pay for one. They want to know that you can house and raise their puppy appropriately and that their puppy will have one permanent home for his entire lifetime.

You also have the right to interview the breeder, ask for references and breeding history, Please read the following link, on choosing a breeder.

http://www.wonderpuppy.net/breeding.htm

in this link you will find articles like

Defining Responsible Breeders

How To Select A Breeder

How To Evaluate A Breeder

Responsible Breeder Checklist

Answer 9

Sorry you had a bad experience.
But remember this is a different breeder and you have to give credit where it's due since they really are concerned about the pups welfare.
Let them come by and check the place out.You don't have to sleep with these people or let them move in and you don't need to try to make life-long friends of them either.You just want to buy a puppy.

Answer 10

Wanting to see your home and family is a quality of a good breeder, it doesn't mean they will end up the same as the last breeder. They just want to make sure their pup goes to a good home.