| How do you know when you are dealing with a Reputable breeder? A reputable breeder doesn't make money off breeding their dogs, and the money they do make should be invested back into their dogs care and well-being. A reputable breeder breeds for the LOVE of their breed(s) and to better them. When they talk about their dogs, PRIDE, LOVE and KNOWLEDGE should be apparent. To a reputable breeder, their puppies are NOT a commodity, they are living, breathing creatures that deserve the best home and life they can provide. Even if that means turning a prospective home down if they are not confident in them. Breeding is very expensive, time consuming and heart breaking if done correctly. A reputable breeder researches breedings, does health screening on all breeding dogs and if you are lucky, is competitive in some type of competition (confirmation, agility or obedience). A reputable breeder is very involved in every aspect of the puppies life from the day of his birth, until he goes to his new home and the rest of his life, with breeder support. They should always take a puppy back, anytime in their life, if the owner can not keep them, to avoid that puppy ending up in a shelter. The (Estimated) Costs Of Breeding Correctly Cost of the dam~buying a puppy $1500-$5000 Show Bitch to her championship title~$2000-$10,000 Hips/Elbow OFA Certification~$300 CERF exam~$30 a year Cardiac OFA~$60 Optigen test~$195 Brucellosis test~$35 Progesterone tests~$42-$300 Stud fee~$600-$2000 Ultrasound~$50 Pregnancy x ray~$40 Whelping supplies~$500-up Vaccinations~$20 per puppy Wormings~$20 per puppy Microchips~$20 per puppy AKC registration~$30-up Advertising~$100-up Yearly Club & Membership dues~$200-up If C-Section is needed~$800-$1500 All the time,care and attention given~priceless |
| Backyard Breeder Reputable Breeder |
1. Motive for breeding- "Fun", "good for our kids to experience", to make money. 2. Breeds the family pet to any dog of same breed. Has no understanding or concern with genetics, pedigree or bloodlines. 3. Though the pet (sire or dam) may be loved, they do not have health clearances done on the dogs they breed. (hips/elbows/heart/eyes) 4. Puppies raised in makeshift accommodations, sometimes outdoors, unsanitary conditions. Indicates lack of long-term investment in breeding and lack of care for the well-being of puppy. 5. Puppies are priced at the low end of most other breeders prices, this is so they can move puppies quickly. 6. Are not concerned about puppies future. Does not sell puppy with Limited AKC registration and does not sell on a spay/neuter contract. If you cannot keep the puppy, they won't take it back, tells you to take it to a shelter or pound or won't return your calls. |
1. Dedicated to producing quality dogs and bettering the breed. Has so much invested in dogs/puppies, struggles to break even. 2. Can explain how breeding is planned and researched to minimize and maximize certain traits and qualities. 3. Has all breeding stock OFA/CERF certified. 4. Has a big investment in accommodations and equipment. Puppies are raised in a sanitary and loving environment. 5. Puppies are priced at the high end of most breeder prices. A reputable breeder doesn't profit from the sale of puppies. They do not advertise in the newspaper. Has an established waiting list. 6. After purchase, will help you with grooming and training issues. Sells puppies on spay/neuter contract with Limited AKC registration. Will take the puppy back if you cannot keep it. Offers life time breeder support. |