Good breeders ask a multitude of questions of the prospective buyer and they expect the buyer to also have numerous inquiries of them.
Not exact matches
While consumers may
ask for
better apples,
breeders are met with difficulty when it comes to polishing apple traits.
Ask a
breeder what the breed standard is to see if they know their breed
well.
Ask them if the
breeder gave them a puppy that was a
good match for them and their family.
I'll also
ask around and see what I can find out, but I think your
best answers will come from a
breeder who deals with this situation all the time.
Mike Cormier, DVM, writes about the Border Collie's possible problems, questions to
ask a
breeder, which conditions a
good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve.
Despite repeated written requests
asking that the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) acknowledge the public condemnations by responsible
breeders, the HSUS has never acknowledge the condemnations by responsible
breeders who truly care about the health and
well being of their dogs, and especially the puppies that bring so much love and joy into the homes of millions of appreciative dog owners.
Mike Cormier, DVM, discusses the Basset Hound's possible problems, questions to
ask a
breeder, which conditions a
good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve.
Mike Cormier, DVM, writes about the Miniature Poodle's possible problems, questions to
ask a
breeder, which conditions a
good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve.
Ensuring that your dog is from
good stock involves research in to your potential
breeder,
asking to see the health certifications of the puppies parents as
well as grandparents is a great place to start.
Mike Cormier, DVM, writes about the Standard Poodle's possible problems, questions to
ask a
breeder, which conditions a
good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve.
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ask a
breeder, which conditions a
good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve.
Mike Cormier, DVM, writes about the Boxer's possible problems, questions to
ask a
breeder, which conditions a
good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve.
There is a gene test available so it is definitely worth
asking the
breeders about the status of their cats —
good breeders should know about it.
Find out what
good veterinarians check your breed for when you bring the dog to see them, questions to
ask a
breeder before buying a puppy, and which foods and supplements should be fed or avoided.
Mike Cormier, DVM, discusses the American Staffordhire Terrier's possible problems, questions to
ask a
breeder, which conditions a
good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve.
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ask a
breeder, which conditions a
good vet will check for, and what the symptoms and treatment may involve.
Good Weimaraner
breeders will
ask you a lot of questions about yourselves and your circumstances, and should be open to being questioned in return.
Fortunately, if you know the signs of a
good breeder and
ask the right questions, you should be able to know when you've succeeded.
If at all possible, you should consult with your bitch's
breeder and
ask them to spend some time with you going over the various options so that you understand why one dog would be
better for your bitch than another.
If they're not members (and there are
good breeders who aren't),
ask them why.
You should
ask the
breeders, that you speak with, a lot of questions about the health of the dogs, including genetic diseases, as
well as the overall health.
Still, if you
ask the really experienced
breeders / rescuers of ASTs / APBTs and even SBTs (by which I do NOT mean
Best Friends though I applaud their current efforts), they all understand that the «dogfighting» component may be there in the dogs even though
breeders have not selected for it.
Ask lots of questions most
breeders are only too happy to answer all your quires as they want you to have a
good understanding of the type of dachshund, smooth haired, long haired or wire haired you are interested in.
You should start by
asking the
breeder about the parents of the puppy as
well as the grandparents.
The
breeder will
ask you almost as many questions about you as you will about them as they want their puppies to go to
good homes with people who appreciate the special delights of a dachshund dog.
Or maybe they're not planning anything for a year; in that case,
ask for a referral to another
breeder that shares those same priorities and has a similar (or just as
good) personality and support ethic.
It is equally important that you have a
good relationship with your
breeder because you will be communicating with this person for years to come with questions, requesting advice, and
asking for help
The internet can be a
good place to research various breeds and find a few leads for
breeders you'd like to visit, but the ONLY way you can know if a
breeder is reputable is to visit the facility yourself and
ask questions to make sure they meet the criteria for humane, ethical breeding.
This material will give you an idea of the kinds of questions a
good breeder may
ask their puppy buyers and what questions you should
ask the
breeder.
Quite naturally, if you
ask any
breeder, that
breeder will tell you they are a «
good»
breeder.
A lot of
breeders provide really
good health guarantees, so
ask your
breeder about this.
The Bedlington Terrier breed can be a challenge to learn to groom, and most pet owners would do
well to
ask their dog's
breeder to show them how.
Ensuring the mother has
good nutrition during gestation is important, but before you purchase a Rottweiler puppy from a
breeder,
ask for orthopedic screenings of the puppy's mom and dad to ensure your dog isn't going to inherit OCD.
Breeders should be willing to answer any questions you have and should
ask many questions of you as
well.
If you're buying a puppy, it's a
good idea to find out which genetic illnesses are common to the breed you're interested in, so you can
ask the
breeder about the physical health of your potential pup's parents and other relatives.
Breeders may
ask you many questions about your lifestyle and needs in order to
best match personalities and temperaments.
Your
breeder can make some recommendations here as
well, so don't be afraid to
ask.
This article is meant to
better your understanding in the event you
ask your
breeder about the health tests used in their breeding program.
Best bet is to
ask that
breeder on all their tips, tricks, recommendations, etc..
A professional
breeder will
ask you many questions to be sure you are a
good fit and have the right lifestyle that fits in with owning a Golden Retriever.
But if you know what you are looking for and
ask the
breeder a lot of questions, you will soon know whether you have found a
good breeder.
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Ask your groomer or
breeder about the
best methods and equipment for handling your pet's coat.
Expect the
breeder to
ask you some questions as
well.
Nevertheless, generalities do not always apply, and it is
best to
ask the
breeder for their advice.
If you do not live close to the
breeder,
ask for references and pictures of his or her kennel (or
better yet a video), of the mother with puppies.
You'll need to
ask specific questions and
ask to see certain paperwork to make sure they meet the standards of a
good breeder.
Talk to your veterinarian,
breeder, or local humane society about puppy kindergarten classes in your area, or
ask friends or neighbors with
well - trained dogs for their recommendations.
If you are a
breeder and believe that the dogs you are raising are aggressive, I
ask you to take a
good look at your breeding program.
Not only must you put effort in finding a
good breeder, you should expect to pay for the work that
breeder has done to produce puppies that are sound in mind and body and for the work the
breeder will continue to do to help with advice when
asked.