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Canadian Kennel Club
Golden Rules of Finding a Reputable Breeder
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Rule #1 - Always Visit the Kennel
Always visit the kennel before buying the dog. Let your eyes, ears and nose be the
judge. Make certain that you are allowed full access to the kennel that conditions are
clean, the dogs have ample kennel space and look healthy and well cared for in
every respect. A reputable breeder will not only welcome a visit to their kennels but
they will insist upon it. They will also want to know about your family, your lifestyle
and where the dog will be living. In doing so they aren't being intrusive, but instead
it is a sign they care about the placement and future of their dogs. During the
interview process a good breeder should discuss any particular needs or problems
associated with the breed. If they do not bring this up, you should ask. Knowing
negatives is as important as knowing positives.
Warning Signs:
• The breeder suggests that a visit to their kennel is not essential.
• The breeder offers to sell the puppy sight unseen.
• If upon visiting a kennel you are restricted from full access.
• If upon visiting the kennel your eyes, ears and nose are sending bad signals.
Any of these signs, walk away and don't come back.
Rule #2 - Make certain the dam (mother) is on the premises and available
for you to see
This is an absolute must! You should also ask if it is possible to see the sire (father)
and if this is not possible then ask why this is the case. It may be that the sire is
owned by another breeder and was used for stud purposes only. In such cases, the
sire may not be on the premises at the time. The dogs may also be the product of
artificial insemination. Both are acceptable reasons for the sire not being present. A
reputable breeder will also have in their possession an official Canadian Kennel Club
pedigree that describes the lineage of the puppy. The pedigree should include not
only the name and registration numbers of the parents but the grandparents and
great-grandparents as well.
Warning Signs:
• The breeder does not have the dam on the premises or have the pedigrees
available. No reputable breeder would have puppies on the premises without
the dam being there and pedigrees must be available.
• If the breeder refers to the CKC, confirm that they mean The Canadian
Kennel Club because a number of unofficial registries are also using these
initials.
• No dam, no pedigrees, no deal.
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