What are the list of things that a health breeder should give you when you get a puppy?

Question

Recently, I looked up a good family breeder for Shiba Inu puppy at 7 weeks. This is the first time having a puppy and i have researched the dog up and i know Shibas are strong willed, stubborn, intelligent and all that.

So if you buy the puppy from the breeder,
What is the Breeder suppose to give you? health certificate? A list of vaccinations takened? Also, are we suppose to sign a contract?

Answer 1

My dog's breeder send me home with a vaccination certificate, pedigree, AKC registration papers, a contract signed by her and me, a small amount of food, collar, and his favorite toy. The dog's breeder should be interviewing you as much as you are interviewing her. She will want to find the best home for her puppy, making sure that you will provide a stable home with a fence and a great life. I know some breeders even won't sell puppies to smokers.

Check out this link for sample questions and answers to determine if a breeder is reputable.

Answer 2

You should be given a list of vaccinations and dewormings to date. You will get a pedigree and also at least be shown a copy of the results of tests the parents have like OFA or CERF for hips and eyes. You should get registration papers, and unless you are being taught how to show and breed responsibly, those papers should be marked "Limited Registration". That means your puppy cannot have offspring registered to it. A reputable breeder does this to be sure dogs with too many faults don't breed and pass them on to the future generations. A reputable breeder will NOT let you take a pup before at least 8 weeks of age, and some even longer. They will make you sign a contract saying you will keep the dog in certain standards, such as an indoor pet, and it will also stipulate that you must return the dog if you can't keep it for ANY reason. A reputable breeder will remind you that you can contact them at any time if you have questions about your pup.

Answer 3

Generally speaking a "good family breeder" is simply a backyard breeder of dogs which do not have many generations of health screening and certification by OFA ( www.offa.org) and CERF which you should demand when buying a puppy from anyone. If you buy a puppy from someone whose dogs' certifications you cannot look up by their registered names -- which the breeder should give you - you are asking for very expensive trouble- and a dog whichhas a much higher probability of being disabled due to one or more of these heritable conditions-- don't listen to any baloney from these people that "their vet" says their dogs are fine-- regular vets are not competent to screen for these conditions- don't be penny wise and pund foolish - you should research for several months before deciding on a breeder and a reputable breeder will screen you heavily for a pet puppy - we breed and own some of the top showdogs in North American and we insist our pet puppy candidates come to an interview and provide 3 references and we also go to their home to assess their home environment - or if too far from us have someone we know do the evaluation--if we think they are appropriate after the interview, references and written questionnaire- generally speaking youshould expect a wait of 6 months to 2 years for a puppy- what's the rush a bad one will be with you for over a decade- invest the time in researching a good one- not just what's close by or cheap or "from really nice pets"

Answer 4

A reputable breeder will always show you the parents. Look them over closely, and remember the puppy will more than likely have the same temperment that the parents display. The breeder should guarantee your puppy to be free of any life threatening deseases for at least 72 hours. The breeder can't be expected to continue that guarantee indefinately; since he/she is no longer in control of where you take the puppy and who it comes in contact with.

It is an excellent idea to take your new puppy to your Vet immediately (within that time frame); so that you will have their opionion on the health of your new pup. A good breeder will usually stand behind the genetic health of your dog and should a genetic problem occur; they will usually offer to replace your puppy and/or give you a partial refund.

Actually, much of this up to you and what you ask for in the form of a contract. Contracts are important because they protect you, the breeder and the puppy. Most breeders have a standard contract, it's up to you to decide if it covers everything you feel necessary. You can actually Google "dog sales contract" and see what some people put in their contracts. That will give you something to go on. Good luck.

Answer 5

Depends entirely upon the breeder. If your dog is a purebred and registered you will be given your dogs papers which include a family tree. If your breeder is reputable you will also receive a document showing its shot records and wormings. Most breeders give their own shots. You will want to see this document it will have a sticker on it that shows what vaccinations were administered. A guarantee always differs upon the breeder. I always give a three day no questions asked policy. Take your puppy to the vet immediately the vet will be able to determine whether there are any problems with the animal or not.

Answer 6

If I were to buy from a breeder (Which I don't, but that's up to you.)

I would insist upon finding one that does not allow the puppies to go home before 8 weeks old. 7 could be okay, but 8 or 10 is better. This allows your puppy to get proper socialization from her mother and littermates, which will make the puppy stage much easier on you and the dog.

Health certificates are not required, but I would insist upon some proof that the puppy has been examined by a veterinarian.

Your breeder should have taken the puppies for deworming and at least the first round of puppy shots. (There are more that you'll have to get later.)

It would also be a very nice thing if the breeder allowed you to meet the parents, or at least the mother, of your puppy. This will give you some idea of the quality of breeding, and the general size and temperament of your dog.

It's a lot of hoops to jump through, but you want to be absolutely sure that the person making money from the breeding of your puppy is reputable, responsible, and takes care of their animals.

Of course, if you want to skip it all, there are hundreds of wonderful dogs at local shelters who would love to go home with you today. (Just a thought.)

Answer 7

If the Puppy is a Pure breed you should have

AKC Papers
Shot records/ health history (list of vet visits)
Some sort of Health contract (if you are planning on having your puppy be a breeding dog)
A decent supply of the puppy food (along with the brand name) that the puppy and mother were eating


the AKC Papers should have some sort of pedigree


And make sure you have some form of written agreement of how much you are paying for the dog


Also since its your first time getting a puppy go to a local pet store and get an employee to spend quite a bit of time helping you find all the supplies and teaching you all the info and inside puppy ownership details you'll need

If they aren't willing to help go to a new store, if the get distracted buy other customers be patient (most stores are under staffed)

Hope this helps

Answer 8

it varies from breeder to breeder; a health certificate from the vet; a list of vaccinations; food to start you on your way ; an opportunity to take the puppy to the vet within 24 ; any dog can be strong willed ; training, respect, patience and love does wonders; you don't tend a garden you get weeds; we also sent home familiar toys, blanket with scent of mom and siblings; our puppies were housebroken, use to walking on leash and wearing a collar; we sent them home with snuggle puppy a toy with beating and warm heart ; we didn't have them sign a contract but we are honest and extend the chance to return the dog to us if ever they even think about a shelter; no questions asked. We screened and didn't let anyone have it even if they offered twice the amount; we wanted good lives for our puppies and now 6 years down the road, the proof is in our efforts. 10 - 11 weeks old ; Mom is training them before that

Answer 9

I am not a breeder but I think you will usually sign a contract with all this info. Good breeders will have completed the shots as they are required. They will have had a vet check so probably a certificate of good health. Another positive sign is most good breeders will be interviewing you as much as you are them not just trying to sell a puppy.

Answer 10

this varies from breeder to breeder and what you expect as far as receiving a pup.
some breeders will include the pup's first shots and worming in the price.
Some don't.
Some breeders will guarantee the health of their pup with a certificate of health, and an agreement with an allotted time to return or trade the pup in for another, or if the pup's health is a direct result of the breeder, in some cases, (very few) a refund.
A lot of the time, you get what you get, and no one can really guarantee their health, because your pup can easily pick up a virus or disease just by walking down the street.
I hope this helps.

*what you should receive is a list of shots (like a child's vaccination history) worming, etc
*an application to register your dog with AKC or UKC or whatever organization your dog's parents are registered with.
the breeder needs to notify the organization of the litter, and amount of pups and whom was the sire and dam.
*A pup cannot receive any health certification for hips or eyes. However, you can receive certifications for their parents. A dog cannot really be certified or rated for hips till they are full grown, same for eyes or lids, or ears, etc.
but, the breeder must make it known if there is a history on the parents, and their lines.

**be sure to sign up for obedience classes for you and your pup. this will help you a lot in the future. Also, because he's an energetic breed, try giving agility or speedball classes a try. its fun for both dog and owner.
and don't forget to walk him, DAILY! He/She will need to release his pent up energy, and have an outlet for his frustration.
and keep the pup away from dog parks, and other places that dogs frequent until his shots are complete..

good luck