Worth taking a look
before visiting any breeder you are considering.
Before visiting breeders, a stop to a local SPCA or other humane organization might surprise you.
Not exact matches
Before visiting ask what the
breeder is doing about the first vaccinations.
waht do you think about
breeders that insist on having a nonrefundable deposit
before you
visit.
Before investing in a wheaten, have the allergic person
visit the
breeder's home and interact with the dogs to determine the level of tolerance.
A responsible
breeder will properly match by evaluating the puppy or adult dog to it's owner, including home
visits when possible
before placement.
Visiting this bird at local
breeders is a wise move
before you decide to adopt one.
Before you begin looking for a
breeder or
visit the litter announcement page, please take the time to read through «The Origins of The Basset Hound.
Also, don't get upset if the
breeder asks you a lot of questions
before even agreeing to talk about specific dogs for sale or
before they allow you to
visit their kennel.
Don't support this cruelty; always
visit the
breeder's home and meet both parents of the puppy
before you buy.
Before you
visit the Great Dane puppy
breeder directories I'd suggest you start with our Great Dane for Sale article.
Before we put a puppy on the Euro Puppy site, we
visit the
breeder in person, check the living conditions, and inspect every puppy.
Always
visit the
breeder before buying the puppy.
With so many dogs needing homes, consider
visiting your local shelter or reaching out to a local rescue group
before going to a
breeder.
Prospective dog owners would be able to
visit a
breeder's home to select their puppy and meet the adult dogs
before making their purchase.
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Visit the Breeder
Before You Buy?
Make list of questions
before talking to or
visiting the
breeder.
Research
breeders who specialize in your breed of choice, pick from
breeders who are matching up only the most outstanding male and female dogs,
visit the pups several times
before making a decision, test the dogs for birdiness and be sure the pups are well socialized.
If you want to have an idea of the Dam and Sire's (puppy's mom and dad) personalities to get an idea of what you might be in for with your puppy,
visit the
breeder before the litter is even born.
Make enquiries
before you
visit any homes that advertise kittens for sale, even pedigree cat
breeders, to establish the steps that are being taken to provide the appropriate socialisation and exposure to normal domestic life from an early age.
With Rottweilers more than most other breeds, you must know what you want long
before you start calling or
visiting breeders.
•
Breeders who can not produce a 5 or even 7 generation pedigree when asked •
Breeders who do not show their dogs in any discipline •
Breeders who say «we had a really nice dog» or «we wanted our kids to experience the micracle of birth» so we bred •
Breeders who sell or breed unpapered dogs — PUREBRED dogs are required to be registered •
Breeders who do not do any health testing such as on eyes, heart, thyroid, hips etc.
before breeding •
Breeders who do not want you to
visit with them or their dogs •
Breeders who do not have a contract •
Breeders who have zero health guarantees on puppies / dogs sold from their Kennels •
Breeders who do not require all pet / companion pups to be altered •
Breeders who say that some colours are «rare» and promote the puppies as such •
Breeders who breed a dog
before the age of 2 (hips can not even be certified until the age of 2) •
Breeders who breed their bitch every heat cycle •
Breeders who indiscrimanately breed outside of the GDCA Colour Code — Yes, years ago, it was acceptable to bring in a Blue or Fawn to improve head / bone / substance in a Harlequin line etc. yet this type of breeding was to be done ONLY be highly reputable / quality knowledgeable / experienced
Breeders.
If you are looking for a purebred cat, the best idea is for you to find a
breeder in your local area, as this way you will be able to
visit the cattery personally
before choosing a cat.
Before taking your cat to this first vet
visit, gather any health information you have on your cat from its
breeder, previous owner, or animal shelter, if adopted.
With German Shepherds more than most other breeds, you must know what you want long
before you start calling or
visiting breeders.