Finding a Purebred
WARNING SIGNS OF A
BACKYARD BREEDER:
- No questions asked. Clearly all they
want is your money and don't care where the pups are going or what
kind of life they will lead. Good breeders require references
- No Contract. Good breeders have
contracts that specify the care expected and what level of support
and health guarantees they provide. Breeding rights are normally
laid out in the contract. Most will insist on the dog being
returned to them if you cannot keep it for any reason
- No onsite visit. You should be able to
meet the mother and if the father is not from their kennel, his
portfolio should be available for your inspection.
- No references. You should be able to
talk to others who have bought from this kennel
- No CKC registration. This is a very
big one, as it tells you that at least one of the parents was not
supposed to be bred. Just because the parents are CKC registered
does not follow that they are permitted to stand stud or whelp ckc
registered puppies.
- Unknown to your veterinarian. Even if
the breeder is out of your area, this is a small province and your
clinic will normally be familiar with the reputable breeders.
- Bringing the puppy to you and/or
meeting you with the puppy. This is a definite red flag as you will
be unable to tell what type of environment your puppy was bred in.
- Unknown to your local kennel club.
Reputable breeders normally show their dogs locally even if they
don't go to the national level.
- No proof of hip clearances in large
breeds
- Last, but definitely not least, GOOD
BREEDERS DO NOT NEED TO ADVERTISE IN FREE ONLINE AD SITES. ANY
BREEDER YOU FIND IN AN ONLINE AD SITE SHOULD BE AVOIDED. JUST
BECAUSE THEY ARE CHARGING A BIG PRICE DOESN'T MEAN THEY ARE A GOOD
BREEDER.
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HOW TO FIND A REPUTABLE
BREEDER:
- Contact your local kennel club
- Go to the local dog shows. Talk to the
people there and ask questions.
- Contact the National Breed Association
- Go to
Canuck Dogs: Atlantic
- Ask your veterinarian
- Ask the appropriate breed rescue. THEY
know who the good guys are.
- DO NOT DEPEND ON A GOOGLE SEARCH. THE
ABILITY TO BUILD A WEB PAGE DOES NOT GUARANTEE A REPUTABLE BREEDER.
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HOW TO
FIND THE BREED OF YOUR DREAMS THROUGH RESCUE:
- Contact your local breed rescue group.
If you can't find it, contact the national rescue group.....they
have regional reps who will help.
- Check breeder listings as many of them
do rescue on a small scale.
- If you can't find a specific breed
rescue, contact your local or favourite rescue group. All these
groups network and will move heaven and earth to help you in your
search.
- Apply for a preapproved adoption.
This is especially important if you are looking for a puppy, a girl
or one of the smaller breeds
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YOU KNOW YOU HAVE
FOUND A GOOD BREEDER WHEN:
- You must provide personal and
veterinary references
- On site visits are encouraged and all
aspects are included
- Both parents are CKC registered and all
their health clearances are provided
- You can meet the mother and visit with
the puppies before they are ready to leave
- There is a health and breeding contract
to sign
- You fill out the CKC forms at the
breeder for your puppy's registration
- A written health guarantee is provided
- When your puppy is tattooed,
microchipped or noseprinted
- All health records for your puppy are
provided, showing that he or she has had all his or her shots
- Puppies do not leave their mother until
eight weeks of age
- The breeder is a member in good
standing of the Regional or National Breed Association
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LOVE YOUR
PETS FOR LIFE!!!
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