It may sadden you to know that your new canine companion more than likely comes from a puppy mill, which the ASPCA defines as «a large - scale commercial dog
breeding operation that places profit over the
well - being of its dogs — who are often severely neglected — and acts without
regard to responsible
breeding practices».
We can offer support to you
regarding litter questions, determining the heat cycle and
best time for
breeding, gestation pregnancy care, whelping
best practices.
Traits of a responsible breeder include: •
Breeding for health and temperament, not «looks» or a fad • Practicing genetic health testing • Keeping a puppy until eight weeks of age / not letting it go too early • Having only one or two breeds • Having a manageable number of dogs / breeding only one litter at a time • Willing to take the dog back, should at any time you be unable to care for it • Questioning you to make sure your family is a good match for the breed or a particular puppy • Willing to answer your questions regarding the breed, health problems to consider, and your particular puppy A responsible breeder can be a valuable tool to help you decide what type of dog is right for you, and can provide a healthy well rounde
Breeding for health and temperament, not «looks» or a fad •
Practicing genetic health testing • Keeping a puppy until eight weeks of age / not letting it go too early • Having only one or two
breeds • Having a manageable number of dogs /
breeding only one litter at a time • Willing to take the dog back, should at any time you be unable to care for it • Questioning you to make sure your family is a good match for the breed or a particular puppy • Willing to answer your questions regarding the breed, health problems to consider, and your particular puppy A responsible breeder can be a valuable tool to help you decide what type of dog is right for you, and can provide a healthy well rounde
breeding only one litter at a time • Willing to take the dog back, should at any time you be unable to care for it • Questioning you to make sure your family is a
good match for the
breed or a particular puppy • Willing to answer your questions
regarding the
breed, health problems to consider, and your particular puppy A responsible breeder can be a valuable tool to help you decide what type of dog is right for you, and can provide a healthy
well rounded puppy!