A reputable
breeder
...
will have
many questions about you, your family and your lifestyle before
considering you as a prospective home for one of his puppies.
His agreement to allow you to purchase one of his puppies will
probably come in the form
of a
contract.
You can expect to have certain
obligations with regard to spay/neuter or breeding issues,
veterinary care issues and transference of ownership, among others.
It is very possible that you will be listed as a co-owner rather
than sole owner of the puppy.
A reputable
breeder ...
does not produce puppies for profit.
She will spend thousands of dollars in
conformation show fees, health and genetic testing, stud fees,
etc...
in order to
produce
a carefully planned, genetically sound, well
bred litter. If her prices are high, it is a reflection of
what she has already invested, and she will be lucky if she breaks
even when the final puppy has been placed.
A reputable
breeder ...
can be
located by inquiring with the AKC or with the
national/parent club
for his breed. He will
not
be found advertising "puppies for
sale" on the internet or in any other dog magazine or newspaper.
Those ads are part of the
puppy industry and have nothing to do with ethical breeding
practices.
A reputable
breeder ...
will love
her breed. It may require a few hurdles to find her and a bit
of a wait until your puppy is born, but buying a puppy from a
reputable
breeder
ensures the best possible
beginning for both puppy
and owner.
To
locate
... a reputable
breeder of Bichons Frises in your area begin your search at the
website below:
