We have personally
met breeders who lie about the health testing on their dogs, so when looking for dogs ourselves, we ALWAYS ask to see the proof!
Never
meet a breeder at an off - site location, and never have a puppy shipped to you sight - unseen.
The best rule of thumb... Whenever
possible meet the breeder and SEE the mother and SEE the conditions under which the puppy has been raised.
For this reason,
meet the breeder only and resist the temptation to see ANY animals until you ask the important questions.
This is a great place to
meet breeders from around the country, and to ask questions to a variety of breeders.
That's wonderful — I love to
meet breeders who are so proactive and careful with their pups!
Puppy mills aren't going away overnight, and it's still important for any potential puppy buyer to
meet the breeder in person at his or her facility to see how and where a puppy was born and raised.
When
you meet the breeder, be prepared to answer plenty of questions.
Jeffrey Fausett, who purchased the Petland in July, said he does not buy from puppy mills, and
met breeders in Missouri, Indiana and Oklahoma to ensure the businesses operate humanely.
Cat clubs put on shows where the public can
meet breeders and get acquainted with different breeds.
It's a good idea to visit the breeder's home and
meet the breeder's dogs.
Do not buy these dogs from online classified ads, such as Craigslist, and make sure to
meet the breeder, if possible, before buying the dog.
Our next stop was Beverly Hills Kennel Club Show to take a look at all the different breeds of dogs and
meet breeders.
If you are looking for a Cavalier, you will find the dates of many different events, from Championship shows to fun matches where you can
meet breeders, see from a hundred to several hundred Cavaliers, and ask questions of expert breeders and exhibitors.
Otherwise, attend local dog shows to
meet breeders or ask your veterinarian to recommend someone.
And like Eric mentioned, if you want pure bred,
meet the breeders.
If you are interested in a show or breeding dog be prepared to work closely with your breeder and
meet the breeder's requirements in order to breed your Lagotto.
I met her breeder who said that she had three females and one male.
But before I got the dog I drove to
meet the breeder to see what type of conditions the dog was coming from.
If
you meet a breeder you like, make an appointment to see the dogs in their home setting.
Let's start from the beginning: I came to Oceanside Veterinary Hospital on 5/1/15 to
meet a breeder who I was potentially getting a puppy from.
You can find out when Shih Tzu are being shown at a dog show near where you live so that you can
meet breeders in your area.
Once you have assessed your breed, you should take the time to
meet breeders and owners and really get to know the breed on a first hand basis.
The CSVCA highly recommends traveling to the kennel to
meet the breeder and the dogs, and to observe the breeding practices of kennels before purchasing a puppy.
If
you meet a breeder, ask for his or her veterinarian's name, address and phone number.
Dog shows are a good place to
meet breeders.
AKC dog shows are another place to
meet breeders.
«If they're not going to go to a rescue or shelter, at least invest enough time to
meet the breeder in person and meet the mother dog to ensure that you're not dealing with a puppy mill.»
I am interested in
meeting breeders and learning more about the breed.
There are so many, I've
met breeders who I want to buy a puppy from and I vowed to only rescue.
Going to shows is a great way to see a variety of Bengal cats and
meet breeders who can help you learn more.