Questions
What questions should I ask a breeder I'm considering? You'll need to interview any breeder you consider purchasing a puppy from. Which questions are necessary to ask and why? What answers are "deal breakers" and what answers are "wrong"?
Good breeder or Bad breeder? Read various questions asked about things seen and/or learned about breeders that may or may not indicate poor breeding practices. Sometimes it is really hard to tell!
How to Choose a Breeder: (via Eden Dog) this isn't all that easy and it certainly is a lot more important than most people realize. Read and get a little insight so you can be certain to support only ethical breeders and get the best best-friend you can!
Getting Real Information from the Dog Crowd: How do you know when you're just hearing malicious gossip or lies from competition? Some breeders can be fairly catty with the competition. Others are downright unscrupulous. Attending dog events can help you get recommendations and meet breeders directly. What can you expect from events and the dog crowd in general?
Good breeder or Bad breeder? Read various questions asked about things seen and/or learned about breeders that may or may not indicate poor breeding practices. Sometimes it is really hard to tell!
How to Choose a Breeder: (via Eden Dog) this isn't all that easy and it certainly is a lot more important than most people realize. Read and get a little insight so you can be certain to support only ethical breeders and get the best best-friend you can!
Getting Real Information from the Dog Crowd: How do you know when you're just hearing malicious gossip or lies from competition? Some breeders can be fairly catty with the competition. Others are downright unscrupulous. Attending dog events can help you get recommendations and meet breeders directly. What can you expect from events and the dog crowd in general?