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Buyer's Checklist
| YES ____ |
NO ____ |
1. Can you see one or more of the puppies
parents? |
| YES ____ |
NO ____ |
2. Will you be given a pedigree (minimum
3 generation)? |
| YES ____ |
NO ____ |
3. Is there a return policy if the puppy
does not work out? |
| YES ____ |
NO ____ |
4. Are you able to see all the puppies in
the litter? |
| YES ____ |
NO ____ |
5. If the puppy passes away within a couple
of weeks, not due to anything you have done, or didn't do, (veterinarian
certificate required), will they replace the pup? |
| YES ____ |
NO ____ |
6. Does the breeder acknowledge that there
are hereditary diseases within the breed? |
| YES ____ |
NO ____ |
7. Does the breeder guarantee against hereditary
diseases? |
| YES ____ |
NO ____ |
8. Does the breeder provide a written contract
stating what the guarantee is, and whether the puppy is show or pet quality? |
| YES ____ |
NO ____ |
9. Are the puppies raised in a home environment? |
| YES ____ |
NO ____ |
10. Are the surroundings clean? |
| YES ____ |
NO ____ |
11. Does the breeder provide you with a
record of inoculations, worming etc.? |
| YES ____ |
NO ____ |
12. Are you satisfied with the temperament
of your puppy, the other puppies in the litter and the parents? |
| YES ____ |
NO ____ |
13. If you are purchasing a pure-bred puppy,
is the breeder charging you extra for the registration papers? |
| YES ____ |
NO ____ |
14. Are you able to talk to the breeder
and obtain all the information that you need? |
There should be only one NO answer #13!!
If there is more than four No answers then your next step should be not
to purchase a puppy from this person. Seek out another breeder.
NOTE: Read everything you can find about
the breed before you buy! Find out their height, weight, and faults. You
deserve a good representative of the breed. The difference between a show
and pet puppy will usually be something very minor, not even noticeable
to the average person. Your pet puppy should grow up to be a dog that anyone
would be proud to own. He/she may never grow up to be a champion, but in
the eyes of the public he should look like one.
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