what questions should i ask the breeder before i buy a puppy?

Answer 1

How many litters a year the dam breeds and how many litters she's bred in her lifetime; the pedigree (if there is one) to the third generation of both the ***** and the sire; the vet used (and call him/her!); when the pups were born and weaned (no less than 6 weeks); the type of feed used; the environment the breeding dam lives in (no puppy-mill type kenneling); exposure to delayed-infection diseases like parvo and dystemper-- and if pup gets sick w/in first several weeks, whether refund is possible...

Answer 2

Why she is a back yard greeder? The best possible mate for her b*tch was NOT some convenient penis her sister owned. That is typical back yard greeder stuff. Ask her about the health, temperament and structural testing she has done and ask to see the verifications of these things. Ask why she felt that breeding this b*tch would benefit the future of the breed and not simply add to the huge population of poorly bred Chihuahuas in shelters, rescues and body piles. 'Seems health' means squat -- if she has xray vision, chemical discerning nares and can read the future of a dog's health, then maybe but that is highly unlikely. Being checked by a vet means just that - they have had a vet look at them... doesn't mean anything either. Of course she was 'nice' -- why would she be silly enough to be mean to someone she would be trying to sell her puppies to? *8 weeks is too young to be removed from the litter.

Answer 3

What kind of lifestyle does this breed require? WHO KNOWLEDGABLE IS THE BREEDER OF THE BREED
What personality traits should I be informed about?
What grooming requirements are there with this breed?
What type of exercise does this breed require?
Are there any common health problems associated with this breed and what ones are in the line? NO BREEDER HAS A PERFECT LINE THERE WILL BE SOME KIND OF PROBLEM THAT HAS POPPED UP IN SOME OF THE OFFSPRING
Can I meet the puppy's mother and father? LOOK AT THE PARENTS PERSONALITY JUST AS MUCH AS YOUR POTENTIAL PUPPY
If one of the parents is not available, does the Breeder have pictures available of the parent?
May I see / visit where the puppies are raised? YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU CAN SEE WHERE THEY WERE RAISED SO YOU DON"T BUY FROM A PUPPY MILL EVEN THOUGH THEY MIGHT SOUND LIKE THE NICEST PERSON IN THE WORLD THEY MAY BE A PUPPY MILL OPERATOR
How many litters do you have per year? GOOD BREEDERS SHOULD TYPICALLY HAVE ONE TO TWO LITTERS A YEAR UNLESS THEY HAVE A LARGE QUANTITY OF DOGS AND THEY ARE DEEPLY INVOLVED IN SHOWING THIS LARGE QUANTITY OF DOGS
What happens to your retired breeding dogs? DO THEY GET RID OF THEM, ARE THEIR ONLY PURPOSE TO PRODUCE OFFSPRING
How many different breeds do you breed? GOOD BREEDERS TYPICALLY BREED ONLY ONE TO TWO DIFFERENT BREEDS NOTHING MORE
What is the average lifespan of the dogs?
What type of food do you feed your dogs? THEY SHOULD FEEN THEM SOME PREMIUR DOG FOOD LIKE CANDAIE OR IAMS OR EUKANUBA IT SHOWS THEY CARE ABOUT THE DOGS
At what age can the puppy go to it's new home? THEy SHOULD HOLD THE PUPPY TILL THEY ARE 8-12 WEEKS DEPENDING ON THE BREED
What immunization protocol do you follow for your breeding dogs and your puppies? DO THEY GET THERE SHOTS ON TIME. ARE THE DOGS UP TO DATE ON THERE SHOTS ASK FOR A RECORD
Do the puppies have any type of socialization prior to being sent to their new home? YOU WANT TO KNOW IF THEY WERE RAISED IN THE BARN AND ONLY HANDLES TO tAKE PICTURES FOR SALE. YOUR PUPPY SHOULD BE HANDLED FREQUENTLY
Do the puppies have any type of training prior to being sent to their new home? BEGINING OF POTTY TRAINING OR OBEDIANCE DEPENDING ON THE AGE
Are you affiliated with any breeder associations? Why or why not? A GOOD BREEDER WOULD BE ASSOCIATE WITH THE BREEDS CLUB. IF THEY SAY THEY ONLY BREED FOR PETS AND DON"T NEED TO BE RUN AWAY
Do you have references? REFRENCES ARE GREAT YOU WILL HAVE THIS DOG FOR 10-18 YEARS YOU WANT A GOOD QUALITY DOG. REFERENCES SHOULD TELL YOU OF THE PAST LITTERS BEHAVIOR AND TEMPERMENT
What guarantees do you offer with your puppies? THERE SHOULD BE A ONE YEAR OR MORE HEALTH CONTRACT
Do you require spay/neuter contracts on your pet quality puppies? GOOD SIGN ALSO THEY CARE ABOUT THE DOG
If, for any reason, I am unable to keep the puppy, what is your policy?
WHat kind of health certifications do you have for the parents? YOU WANT TO BE ABLE TO HAVE A DOG THAT HAS FORSEABLE PROBLEMS. OFA CERTIFICATION IS A MUST YOU DON"T WANT TO GET A DOG WHO DEVLOPSE HIP DYSPLIA RIGHT OFF THE BAT AND CERF IS A COMMON ONE ALSO FOR THE EYES
I hope this helps

Answer 4

Ask to see the parent's health certificates and the records of the puppy's vet visits.
When the pup was wormed last and when he is due for shots.
6 generation (at least) pedigree.
Any titles the parents, littermates of the parents, or previous litters from the parents hold.
Health guarantee for pup.
How often they breed, how often the parents have been bred.
How large the pup will get.
Temperament of the parents, their littermates and any previous pups from the parents.
What food they have been feeding the pups.
Why they are breeding. - If they aren't breeding to fit the standard of the particular breed, find another breeder.
You might also want to ask what they do to screen people wanting to purchase a pup and if they have a contract, especially a spay/neuter contract.

Good luck on finding the right pup for you!

Answer 5

All of question should be centered around the puppies health and dealing with the health.

-Who are the puppies parents? What are their history?
-Do you reccommend a vet?
-If my puppy was to become sick can I have a refund or a check to cure the puppy?
-Do you have shots on the puppy?

Things like that or anything else that would concern you.

Answer 6

As them for a medical record for the puppy, and ask about the medical history of both parents and any older siblings. Make sure you see the parents, and make sure the previous home of the puppy looks legit and sanitary.

Answer 7

One of the first things I wanted to see were the veterinarian reports that confirmed both parents did not have hip displaysia problems or were prone to have it in the future. I'd also like to see some of the older puppies, possibly already placed with other families.

If they are show dogs, I want to see their papers, confirming no inbreeding has occurred. And if they are working dogs I'd like to see them in action or their certifications.

Answer 8

make sure the dog isnt from a puppy mill, ask to meet the parents of the puppy. That is VERY important!

Answer 9

Take a professinal with you to be sure you pick out the right one.You do not want a dog you cannot control

Answer 10

You should ask the bredder why he is bredding puppies when there is such a terrible pet overpopulation in the U.S There are on average 15 million animals put to sleep b/c there is nowhere for them to go. Please reconsider & go to a local animal shelter. YOU COULD SAVE A LIFE!