What To Expect

All responsible breeders put the health and welfare of their own dogs and the puppies produced by those dogs first and foremost in all of their efforts. Being a breeder also means being responsible for the future of our breed.

A responsible breeder will have the following as MINIMUM standards:

understand the breed standard and can easily discuss the finer points of it with you
belongs to a regional and/or national breed club for their chosen breed
will actively compete in at least one competitive event with their dogs (conformation, obedience, carting, tracking, flyball, agility)
offer written sales agreements
register all of the offspring of their breeding with the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) or American Kennel Club (AKC)
will not breed a dog more than twice out of three heat cycles (not more than once per year on average)
provide you with complete information on parents and siblings
allow you to meet the mother of the puppies (sires are often not on the premises)
offer after-sales support for any questions that may arise after you purchase the dog
will insist upon pre-puppy visits and screening
provide you with a complete veterinary record of your dog
will ask for non-breeding agreement to be signed by the new owner or do early spay/neuter on the puppies before going to the new home
will do all essential medical clearances on parents PRIOR to breeding