That is a great list, I have never bought from a real breeder and have been spending a lot of time just looking at many kennel and breeder websites. Those questions, if answered honestly would go a long way towards weeding out the bad places.
I have a question pertaining to the topic.
I have seen on several sites that some breeders don't allow people to visit them at their vacility. They claim worries about disease being brought in, or disruption/privacy concerns when the kennel is at their home.
This sends up a giant red flag for me.
Not only would I want to be able to see the dogs and conditions the pups are kept in, but would likely drive to pick up any new pup rather than having it shipped.
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The concerns are valid. I meet people in my front yard where my dogs do not normally go and quizz them about any exposure to parvo, where else they have been.
But I think the concerns are used as an excuse by a lot of breeders.
If I am buying a pup I *Want* to see how they have been raised, I want to see how they have been kept and I want to see the breeders others dogs.
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Conan's breeder simply had us wipe down the bottom and sides (rubber parts) of our shoes with a paper towel and some bleach solution she had made. And we washed our hands with that and then some regular dish soap before handling the puppies. She was adamant that we do so but also wanted us to come in and see how/where the pups were raised and meet the parents and other dogs she had.
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I totally understand the concerns with parvo and other nasties, and can see protective measures being taken. But to not allow visitors at all seems fishy to me.
We are at least a couple of years from adding any dog, but I enjoy the research and learning as I go.
John, that breeder is a showline breeder. Showlines suck, I have a showline and I love him but he doesn't compare to my working lines. I'm sure there's a good showline dog out there but try and find it.
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