Breeding Buyers Guide From The Heart

A Puppy Buyers Guide

Questions and Request that you should ask a breeder.

Whats in the  guarantees and is it in writing.

1. What are your credentials in this breed?

2. How long have you been a breeder?

3. How active are you in the dog world?

4. Do you belong to any regional, national or parent breed Clubs?

5. Are you affiliated with any breeder associations? Why or Why Not?

6. Do you have any References?

7. How many different breeds do you breed?

8. Are your dogs registered with any kennel clubs? (AKC, UKC, CKC, FCI, etc)

9. How often do you breed?

10.Have they been wormed, and have they  had a health examination by a lisence veterinarian?

11. What do your puppies like? (type, color, Personality, temperament, pet, show, etc.)

12. Can you send me pictures of puppies?

13. Do you offer a puppy health record regarding shots, wormings, feeding instructions etc.?

14. What kind or type of food do you feed your dogs?

15. Do the puppies have any kind or type of socialization prior to being sent to their new homes?

16. At what age can the puppies go to their new homes?

17. What immunizations protocol do you follow with your dogs and puppies?Which ones have been given to the puppies?

18. Have they been wormed, and have they  had a health examination by a lisence veterinarian?

19. Do you offer any kind of health guarantee? what is it? Will you put it in writing?

20. Does your guarantee cover against genetic anomalies? What is it? Will you put it in writing?

21. Do you offer a temperament guarantee? What is it? Will you put it in writing?

22. Are your dogs sold on some kind or type of Contract? Why or Why not?

23. If for some reason, I can no longer keep the dog, What is your policy? Will you take it back?

24. What is the price range of your puppies ?

25. How can I purchase the puppy?

Things to watch out for in breeders who:

1. Say they will put their guarantees in writing and send them to you later. (Get your written guarantees before you buy your puppy.)

2. Try to sell you a puppy by "bad mouthing" other breeders you may have talked to.

3. Who will not let you come visit and see the living conditions of the dogs.(for kennel security, some breeders may prefer to meet you at a neutral point and then take you to the premises.)

4. Will not guarantee the health or temperament of their puppies (remember dog aggression is part of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier's temperament, but people aggression should only be tolerated in defense of owner and family. There are no excuses.)

5. Do not send A.K.C.(American Kennel Club) papers or a bill of sale with the pup or adult dog. According to the A.K.C. the following information must be on the bill of sale: Registered Dog - Breed, Registered Name, Registration #, Date sold or delivered. Dog not individually registered - Breed, Sex, Color, Markings, Date of birth, Litter # (if available), Name and numbers of Sire and Dam, Name of Breeder, Date sold or delivered.

1. Until you see if the pup is suitable in your home.

2. Until the dog/bitch is neutered/spayed.

3. Until you finish paying or fulfilling other contract agreements.

The breeder/seller must still send you a photo copy of the AKC/UKC papers and the bill of sale.