when buying a new pup from a breeder should it already have had its first jabs?

Question

is there ant rules on this to your knowledge? cos i am concerned that taking the pup from the breeders to my house unprotected.

the pup will be dewormed. but the breeder says she doesnt DO the first jabs. i am picking him up 20 jan and have him booked in to vets on 22. I realise he cant go out - not even my garden as other animals frequent it. i am just concerned for the pup. Dont want it sick- or worse. just think paying almost £800 i t would have its first jabs at least. and yes i have chosen a very suitable breed for me, a bichon frise. small, cute, loveable and friendly anf a tough lil breed.

the breeder is a really nice lady and has been really good about the pup except on this point. the pup will be 10 weeks on collection. he was born 19/11/06. i am going to ask her to get the jabs done before i collect him and i'll pay if necc. its only £30. i was just very concerned about his welfare. thanks for your replies. most helpful!

Answer 1

The quick answer is not necesserily but that said most responsible breeders normally include the first jab, worming and a thorough vets examination

I used to breed Westies and as a private breeder I ALWAYS had the above carried out and included the follow up jabs as well but the purchaser would have to take the dog to my vet. If they had travelled I would make a concession on the purchase

I would always request that they contact me if any concerns arose and to let me know that the follow up had been done and just how the pup was getting on

I found this type of contact made parting with them a bit easier

I would refuse to sell any pup if for any reason I didn't warm to the new owner. Just me but my wife and I and the puppy's Mum put a lot of effort into them and a good home to me was most important

Ask as many questions as you like and if any are not answered to your satisfaction 100% simply walk away. See the mother with the pups and ask about the Sire. If possible try to speak with the owner of the stud dog

Be absolutely sure that you are happy with the breeder and the breeder's practices before you make the decision to buy. Then satisfy yourself that the pup is all and everything you want

It's a very big commitment and that is what you are buying a commitment to the safety and wellfare of that animal. You have to be it's Mum or Dad as you would a child. It cannot look after itself and it will not grow up to be able to do so. Therefore you willl have to look after it for the rest of it's whole life

It will give you much pleasure and loyalty in return

Good luck

Answer 2

I am surprised about this - pups should have recieved their first jab by this age and a breeder who is truly concerned about the pups health would want to make sure the pup left protected from those diseases. Ask her to explain why she doesn't get it done. Some pups are fully innoculated by this age.
If you are not 100% happy then I would recommend going elsewhere. Especially when you are paying so much money!
I assume that you have already seen the KC papers for the paper and are happy that everything else is in order.

Answer 3

Depends on the breed and breeder, some breeder wont let puppies leave until 12 weeks, others 8 weeks, so he/she wouldn't of had his/her jabs. Your pup needs one jab at 8 weeks and another at 10 weeks old. You will be fine taking your pup home, just keep pup inside and don't let pup mix with other dogs until
pup has had his jabs. If you already own a dog who has had all jabs your pup will still be ok, so don't worry. I have brought one of my girls from a very good breeder who shows, she was 5 months old when i had her and she had no jabs! Some breeders want pups to leave early so they don't get to attached, others don't want to spend any more than they have to on pups, i think it is good to do it your self then you no its done and when, also a good time to have your pup checked over with a vet.

Answer 4

The puppies need to have completed their 7th week before being sent to new homes.
A responsible breeder ALWAYS makes sure the pups have their first vacciantion before leaving. The pups & mom should have been dewormed at 2, 4, 6 & 8 weeks of age by the time they go to new homes.

Answer 5

It depends on the breeder and where you are getting your dog. It also depends on how old the pup is when you get him or her. Most of the time the pup should have most of his or her jabs done. If they have not been done I would ask the breeder if there is any specific reason and for a list of jabs that they would need. Take your pup to the vet and have him/her treated.

Answer 6

It depends on the age really. A good breeder would normally have done the first injection, and maybe even microchipped the puppy for you, as part of the cost. I got a mixed breed and it still came with 1st injection and microchip, and a 'puppy' pack. Even when it has had its first injection, it can only go in your garden. Remember to take it to see a vet within 48 hours whether it has had its first injection or not anyway, and puppy classes etc. Good luck, and make sure you picked the correct breed for your lifestyle

Answer 7

Most breeders will have given a puppy it's first round of shots and it's first deworming. If you have any other dogs at home keep the puppy sequestered until you get him to a vet which you should do within 48 hours. At which time your vet can administer it's first shots.

There really are no rules on this, just to start their vaccinations when they are 8 weeks of age.

Good luck

Answer 8

the pup should have had at least the first lot of jabs by 10 weeks. If I have pups by the time they are 10 weeks they are fully innoculated and microchipped. Have you made sure the parents were tested for any hereditary problems?

Answer 9

some breeders have the 1st vaccinations done for you some have both done. I would check that if you have been told that they have been vaccinated then get a vaccine card. if they don't have this then done trust them, all vets give these out with all vaccinations! They should be done at 9 and 12 weeks or 8 and 12 weeks, it depends on the vaccine that the vet uses. hope this helps! Good luck puppy finding

Answer 10

There's a very good reason for the breeder NOT having had the puppies inoculated & that's because you don't know what vaccines their vet uses. If their vet uses different vaccines from the puppy's new vet, the puppy may end up having to start again on a new regime. I've never bought a puppy that has been inoculated & I've never had puppies that I've bred inoculated before leaving me either.