What are some questions i should ask a breedr?

Question

I'm looking in to buying a dog from a breeder what are some of the questions i should ask?

Answer 1

How Long have you been breeding?

Why do you breed?

How many litters do you have a year?

What are your breeds faults?

Are your papers current?

Can I see both parents?

How old are the parents?

Depending on the breed =are there hips x rayed?What was there score? Was there elbows x rayed?

Have there Eyes been checked=the parents of course.

Check what faults your breed might have then from that make a  list of question that fit your breed choice.

Have ether parent been shown?If so what titles have they won?

Many times a person will get a dog that is like four generations from a show titled dog and try to make money off the dogs history rather than any thing they them self's have worked for.

Also any breeder who is worth a grain of salt should have questions for you,such as.

Why this breed?

Whats your experience with dogs?

What do you plan to do with this pup?

Where will this pup be kept?

How many hours a day will it be alone?Where will it stay during that time?

What vet do you use?Will they know about this breeds possible genetic faults? Well there are just a few.Tilks Mom

Answer 2

Good breeders know their breed inside and out. They enjoy talking about their dogs, and they're willing to take the time to educate people who are new to the breed. Tell breeders the type of dog you're looking for -- one who is quiet, active, friendly, easy to groom, good with kids, and so forth -- so they can tell you if their breed suits your needs. Ask about a breed's personality and temperament. What are its grooming requirements? Does it have special dietary needs? Is it accustomed to children or other pets? What genetic problems affect the breed?

If you meet a breeder you like, make an appointment to see the dogs in their home setting. As you examine the dogs and facilities, talk to the breeder about standards and practices. An honest, responsible breeder will appreciate your concern and won't be offended by any of the following questions:

How long have you been breeding dogs?

How often do you breed your dogs?

Why did you choose to breed these two dogs?

Before you bred them, did you screen the dogs for health problems common to the breed?

Can you show me the results of those tests?

Do puppies come with a health guarantee or a veterinary health certificate?

Do you belong to a breed club and subscribe to its code of ethics?

Can your dogs perform the tasks for which they were bred (if it's pertinent to the breed in question)?

Have your dogs earned any titles (conformation championship, obedience titles, tracking titles, herding titles)?

Can you provide references from other buyers?

What are the positives and negatives of owning this breed?

A good breeder will question you just as carefully. The questions she asks may seem personal, but her intentions are good: to ensure her puppies go to loving, lifelong homes.

A breeder may also require you to sign a contract agreeing to certain standards of care such as keeping the dog in a fenced yard or spaying or neutering a pet-quality dog. Some breeders withhold a puppy's registration papers until they receive proof the puppy has been altered. The breeder may also require you to return the dog if there ever comes a time when you can't keep it. In return for meeting such stringent requirements, you should expect to receive a healthy, well-socialized puppy at a fair price, as well as ongoing advice from the breeder regarding its care, grooming, and feeding.

Finding such a paragon of a breeder is not always easy. There is no canine version of the Better Business Bureau. Anyone can hang out a sign proclaiming herself a dog breeder. As the buyer, it is your responsibility to screen the breeder carefully to ensure she follows reputable, responsible breeding practices.

When you visit the breeder, take note of kennel size, exercise areas, cleanliness, state of repair, ventilation, lighting, and overall appearance. Are bedding and elimination areas clean? Is there an isolation area for sick dogs, show dogs, and newborns? Does the breeder feed a high-quality food, or are her animals raised on a generic diet? Is fresh water readily available? Does the breeder keep good records (including proof of vaccinations), store medications properly, and take steps to prevent worm infestation? In addition, rate the condition of the dogs and the socialization of the puppies. In the end, your own good judgment is what counts most.

Answer 3

if the dog is micro chipped ,vaccinated, wormed ,kennel club registered have the parents any deceases  

Answer 4

These sites should help you a lot in finding a reputable breeder:

http://www.phouka.com/puppy/bdr_irres.ht...

http://www.phouka.com/puppy/bdr_question...

http://www.phouka.com/puppy/bdr_owner.ht...

http://members.tripod.com/antique_fcr/go...

Answer 5

Good question!  Read everything you can about the breed you're interested in, find out what possible genetic diseases or flaws may be found, and what tests should be done on the breeding parents.  Read up on the breed standard, on the AKC website.  A responsible breeder will also have just as many if not more questions to ask of you.  Good luck!

http://www.hkc.org/breederchoice.htm

http://www.qualitydogs.com/choosingbreed...