Pictured Here: Counts Cove's Chica of Arance
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Pictured Here: Counts Cove's Pup purchased by the Weinman Family
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1) Demand Respect: You should expect a breeder to be courteous and treat you with respect.
2) No Question Is Stupid: The breeder should be willing to answer your questions and not laugh even though your questions may seem ridiculous to them.
3) No Strings Attached: Once you have purchased the pup, you have the right to expect that the dog is yours without any strings attached. If the breeder refuses to relinquish all rights to the pup, you should continue to look for another breeder.
4) Verify Purebred Registration: If the breed you are looking for is an American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized breed, you should make sure that whatever pup you purchase, comes with AKC paperwork, whether it be Limited or Full Registration. AKC is one of the few registries that actually verifies bloodlines to ensure you are purchasing a purebred animal. AKC is NOT a regulatory board, however any breeder that uses the AKC to register 3 or more litters in any given year, must submit to yearly audits and inspections by the AKC. The AKC also requires that all breeding animals be identified either by tattoo or microchip and that all breeding sires of more than 3 litters be identified through DNA as well.
5) Be Informed: Be leary of any breeder that tells you their pups are registered with any service other than AKC, provided they are a recognized AKC breed. There are still many breeds that the AKC does not recognize, so if your breed falls into this category, do your research and find out the most reliable registry to use.
6) Don't Be Put On Trial: If a breeder refuses to sell to you for silly reasons, such as the fact you may own a home with a pool, don’t become disheartened. I would just count my blessings and move on. This most likely would not have been a good relationship from the get go.
7) Demand Appropriate Customer Service and Support: Look for a breeder that is patient and willing to support you throughout the life of your dog. Do be considerate of their time as well since most likely they have many other customers that also need their attention. I find it is much less intrusive to send emails so that the breeder can answer your questions as they have time available.
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