Champdogs - Puppy Buyers Questions

Questions to ask your breeder

Questions

Write down the questions you have before you visit the breeder. It is likely you will forget some of them when you are there.

• Why did they choose to breed their bitch in the first place ?
• Ask what the breeding was designed to achieve, why the stud was chosen for example.A litter should be bred for a reason other than simply to produce puppies for sale.
• What activities do they do with their dogs ? Most reputable breeders will compete in some way with their dogs, whether that is showing them or working them.
• If possible, ask for contact with a previous buyer from the breeder in order to see a pup from a previous litter.
• Ask what socialisation has been done eg. car rides, meeting people, busy places, vehicles, noises. A new owner should expect a pup to be able to slot into modern life.
• What back up does the breeder provide ? If there problems is the breeder willing to help either by phone or by visits ?
• Does the breeder want to stay in touch with pup ? If not then why not ?
• If there is major change in your circumstances will the breeder take the pup back, whether it is after 5 months or 15 years?
• Do they provide advice regarding feeding. Will the new puppy come with some food and instructions about feeding?
• Will I get a certificate showing the worming dates for my puppy ?
• Ask to see evidence of all health tests.
• If I take my pup to my vets for a health check and my vet finds something wrong do I get a full refund on the puppy ?
• Will the pup come with 4 weeks insurance ?
• Will my puppy be tattooed or microchiped ?