When you’re ready to add a new furry member to your family, it’s important to do your research and find a reputable breeder. Unfortunately, not all breeders are created equal, and if you’re not careful, you could end up with a sick or injured puppy. In this blog post, we will discuss seven ways to know that you’re adopting a puppy from a reputable breeder. By following these tips, you can be sure that you’re getting a healthy and happy pup!
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Do In-Depth Research About Potential Breeders
The first way to know you’re adopting a puppy from a reputable breeder is by doing your research. A good breeder will have a website with information about their dogs, their breeding practices, and their facilities. They should also be able to provide references from other happy customers.
Keep Your Eye Out for Defensive Answers
Another way to tell if you’re dealing with a reputable breeder is the way they handle questions. A good breeder will be happy to answer any questions you have about their dogs or puppies, and they should make you feel comfortable asking them anything. On the other hand, if a breeder seems evasive or doesn’t want to answer your questions, that’s a red flag.
Ask for In-Person Tours of Their Home
When you adopt a puppy from a reputable breeder, they should welcome you into their home and introduce you to their other dogs. This is a good opportunity for you to ask questions and get to know the breeder better. However, if the breeder seems uncomfortable with this, that might point to disreputable breeding practices.
Check Breeder Facilities and Kennels
When you visit the breeder’s facility, it should be clean and well-organized. The dogs should have plenty of space to run and play, and they should look healthy and happy. However, if the breeder seems reluctant to let you see their facility or meet their dogs or the mother of your puppy, that’s another red flag.
Look for Puppy Health Records and Vaccine History
A good breeder will be honest about the health history of their dogs and puppies. They should be able to provide you with copies of any medical records, and they should be up-to-date on all vaccinations and dewormings. A reputable breeder will also be honest about any health issues that their dogs or puppies may have.
Review Breeder Contract and Guarantee
When you adopt a puppy from a reputable breeder, they should give you a written contract that outlines your rights and responsibilities as the new owner. This contract should include a health guarantee, and it should be signed by both you and the breeder.
Ask for Breeder Licenses and Club Memberships
A reputable breeder will also be a member of professional organizations catered to puppy breeding in Australia or other countries, such as the Responsible Pet Breeders Australia (RPBA) and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). This shows that they are dedicated to breeding healthy, happy dogs.
Avoid Buying or Adopting Puppies From Puppy Mills or Unlicensed Breeders
If you’re considering buying or adopting a puppy, please be aware of the dangers of doing so from an unlicensed breeder or a puppy mill. Puppy mills are notorious for breeding unhealthy dogs in horrible conditions. The puppies that come from these mills often have health problems and behavioral issues, which can be very costly and time-consuming to correct.
Additionally, puppy mills are often in violation of animal cruelty laws. By buying a puppy from a mill, you are supporting this type of animal abuse. There are plenty of wonderful puppies available for adoption at shelters and rescues – please consider adopting one of these deserving dogs instead of supporting the cruel puppy mill industry.
If you follow these tips, you can be sure that you’re adopting a puppy from a reputable breeder.