A good breeder should not have multiple litters on the ground at the same time.Ī "puppy mill" is a term for facilities that breed hundreds of dogs (often in small cages), usually to sell to pet stores. They should WANT to know how their puppies are faring.Ī female dog should not be bred more than once per year, never before she's 2, and rarely (unless there is a good reason) back to back litters. They should be available to you after purchase as an answer bank for any questions you have. This is the only way you can be sure that the breeder is not filling shelters with dogs. The contract should specify that they will take back the dog at any point in time, should you become unable (or unwilling) to care for it. You want to know the risk of your dog's elbows going out at 5 years old is minimized. A "1 year health guarantee" is a joke-90% of issues won't show up that early. The breeder should do health checks (agree with hips, eyes, elbows), and they should be super eager to show the paperwork to you so you can verify. For Goldens, find someone who is titled in dock diving, agility, flyball, or therapy work (TDI or Delta). It proves the dogs are being bred for what they were meant to do. You want to find a breeder who titles their dog in something.
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