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WELL, I am a breeder, but since I do not currently have any
pups to sell, thus couldn't be trying to influence you, maybe you would want my
advice :-)
First and foremost, make sure the breeder breeds his/her PETS!
The adorable animals should not be a screwing machine designed to make money!
They should be raised inside....not out in some shelter or something. They
should be used to human interaction. In other words, expect your breeder to
treat his/her breeding stock and the pups as well as you will be treating it
when your get it. Pups should come pre-spoilt! lol
Second, find out how long the person has been working with
Chis. Make sure this isn't a person who jumps on the breed wagon of whatever
breed happens to be popular at the time. Remmy when the 101 Dalmations came out?
Everyone wanted a dalmation! When the taco bell dog came out, everyone wanted a
chi. Beethoven sent everyone looking for a St. Bernard. Now we are back to Chis
thanks to Paris Hilton. Make sure your breeder actually knows and loves
chis.
On the same note, avoid breeders who breed several different
breeds. This is usually a sign of a puppy mill. A good breeder should be focused
on becoming a expert on their one preferred breed. I suppose I could envision
someone adoring two breeds, but any more than that, be suspicious. I would try
to stick with a one breed breeder.
You should be permitted to observe the area in which the pup
and it's parents are kept/raised. Don't trust a breeder who wont let you in, but
insist on bringing the pups out to you. You should be permitted to meet at least
the mom and also the dad if he is on site, but remmy some breeders don't keep
both stud and mom.
Pups should come with some type of health guarantee, at least
one preferable two sets of shots, and as much history, both medical and parental
as possible.
If buying a registered pup, make sure you get your
paperwork.
Most important of all....TRUST YOUR INSTINCT!!! If something
doesn't feel right, find another breeder.
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