Even though we won't be thinking about getting a puppy for at least five more years I was wondering what were some questions that I as a buyer should be asking the breeder? I know they ask us a lot of questions to make sure their dogs are going to great homes but what should we be asking them to ensure we're getting the best quality of dog?
Some of the ones I was thinking of asking (not in any particular order):
1. Can I see where the puppies are kept inside and outside?
2. How old are the puppies before you allow them to go to new homes?
3. May I see the mother and father?
4. How have you been socializing the puppies?
5. How have you been training the puppies?
6. Do you have any references that I could contact?
7. Do you have a Puppy Health Contract?
8. The question where you ask about the parents health checks.. I can't think of how to phrase it right now.
9. What happens if I lose my job or something devastating happens and I am no longer able to care for my puppy?
10. Do the parents have any awards or special training?
11. Do you have a place where buyers who have put down a deposit on a particular puppy can go to have weekly updates? (youtube/blog/website, this one isn't really such a biggie but I would love to be able to see my 'puppy' when he or she isn't at home with us because they're too young)
12. What happens if something genetic shows up in my puppy later on in life?
13. Will you be available for questions through email or telephone should I have one about my puppy?
14. What and how much do you feed your dogs?
15 What shots will they have had when I bring my puppy home? May I have a copy of these records for my vet?
16. Have these puppies started being desensitized to grooming procedures?
17. Will I be able to visit my puppy while he is growing up?
18. Are the puppies microchipped?
Wheeew, okay. Those are the ones I could think up of for the past few weeks. Should I add more? Detract some?
Some of the ones I was thinking of asking (not in any particular order):
1. Can I see where the puppies are kept inside and outside?
2. How old are the puppies before you allow them to go to new homes?
3. May I see the mother and father?
4. How have you been socializing the puppies?
5. How have you been training the puppies?
6. Do you have any references that I could contact?
7. Do you have a Puppy Health Contract?
8. The question where you ask about the parents health checks.. I can't think of how to phrase it right now.
9. What happens if I lose my job or something devastating happens and I am no longer able to care for my puppy?
10. Do the parents have any awards or special training?
11. Do you have a place where buyers who have put down a deposit on a particular puppy can go to have weekly updates? (youtube/blog/website, this one isn't really such a biggie but I would love to be able to see my 'puppy' when he or she isn't at home with us because they're too young)
12. What happens if something genetic shows up in my puppy later on in life?
13. Will you be available for questions through email or telephone should I have one about my puppy?
14. What and how much do you feed your dogs?
15 What shots will they have had when I bring my puppy home? May I have a copy of these records for my vet?
16. Have these puppies started being desensitized to grooming procedures?
17. Will I be able to visit my puppy while he is growing up?
18. Are the puppies microchipped?
Wheeew, okay. Those are the ones I could think up of for the past few weeks. Should I add more? Detract some?