How to Pick a Breeder Check List
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How to Pick a Breeder Check List
How to Pick a Breeder Check List Genetic Testing By Amy & Matt Schuning Vaccines and De-Worming Will the Breeder Help with the Selection? Are the Dogs Home Raised? Are the Parents Available to See? AKA’S DOODLES & POODLES Maple Park, Illinois Phone: 630-673-3022 Site: www.akasdoodlesandpoodles.com E-mail: [email protected] Knowing what to look for when choosing a breeder... Don’t rush! Once you’ve decided on a breed, take your time finding a breeder that produces dogs with the desired traits. This is a big decision, you are adding a member to your family! Here are our “top five” for selecting a breeder: Genetic Testing Ask if the breeder does genetic testing of their stock (the moms and the dads). Specific breeds come with higher risks of genetic disorders. For example, vonWillebrand’s in Poodles, dysplasia in Labradors or cataracts in Golden Retrievers. While knowing the parents are clear of genetic issues does not ensure that their offspring will be clear, it does drastically lower the chances. Research disorders commonly associated with the breed you are looking to purchase. Ask a veterinarian if there are tests for that specific disorder, then ask the breeder if they have run the tests or if any of their dogs have shown evidence of that disorder. Vaccinations and De-worming Very important. Ask the breeder for specifics on which vaccines they give their dogs. They should supply you with those records during the purchase transaction. Make sure they have dewormed the puppies AND the mother, or at least started the process (and what you will need to do in order to complete the de-worming). Get your puppy to the vet ASAP for a check up. Most breeders will give you a health guarantee. Will the Breeder Help You with the Selection Process? You are adding a member to your family and your breeder should understand that. They should help you select the very best puppy possible for your household: are children present, are there other animals in the house, do you plan on sporting or competing with your dog , etc. other people and they may even begin to understand that “potty” happens outside. This will help you, the owner, immensely during the house training process. Are the Parents Available to See? You can get a pretty good idea of what a puppy’s temperament and physical stature are going to be like as an adult by meeting the parents. Puppies are statistically more apt to gain behavioral attributes from mom and physical attributes from dad. While the training you give them has a lot to do with the type of dog they will turn out to be, genetics also play a role. Seeing mom with her pups will give you a lot of insight. Are they Home Raised? Does the breeder have the pups in their house? This may seem silly, but a lot of important imprinting happens in those first few weeks. They begin to learn house manners, they begin socializing with other dogs as well as AKA’S DOODLES & POODLES Maple Park, Illinois Phone: 630-673-3022 Site: www.akasdoodlesandpoodles.com E-mail: [email protected]