In addition, someone who has bred their pet most likely did not acquire that pet from a reputable breeder because
good breeders insist that their pet quality dogs be neutered.
Not exact matches
A serious hobby
breeder will usually belong to a breed club, be involved in showing dogs, present a clean environment with healthy,
well - socialized puppies, be at least as interested in your qualifications to be an owner as you are in the
breeder, give you a record of dates and types of inoculations and worming and
insist that you take the pup to a vet for a check - up and to continue with inoculations, give you written instructions on feeding, training and care, provide a pedigree and registration application form; provide references; provide a written contract with conditions of sale and warranty; and assure you that the relationship between you and the
breeder is a continuing one.
When I first became a pup parent to my Golden, I trusted my
breeder's recommendation of dog food
insisting that Royal Canin was the
best.
Avoid the
breeder who
insists there are no
better dogs around then his.
Responsible
breeders generally
insist that pet quality Shih Tzu be neutered so that only the
best representatives of the breed will reproduce (see why not to breed your pet).
A
good breeder will
insist on this.
You would be much
better off acquiring your newest family addition from a
breeder who knows enough about dogs, and who cares enough about the particular puppies that he breeds and places, to
insist that you take the puppy home under conditions which would be
best for the puppy.