
Choosing a Breeder
"Once you have done your research and you have decided which breed is most suited to your lifestyle and expectations, it is time to choose a breeder. You can meet breeders at dog shows, through the local newspaper, or popular dog Magazines, such as The American Kennel Club Gazette, Dog World or Dog Fancy.
Here are some of the criteria you want to follow in selecting a breeder: • Choose an experienced breeder, one who has had several litters and who knows his breed.
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Choose a breeder who has shown his dogs and has done some winning, which is a fairly good indication that his or her dogs conform to the standard of the breed and will grow up looking like the dogs you saw that attracted you to the breed in the first place.
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Choose a breeder who is using our Puppy Aptitude Test. If he or she hasn’t heard of it, show it to them; avoid one that says “I don’t believe in that.”
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Choose a breeder whose dogs are certified by the applicable registries against breed-related genetic disorders, such as eyes, hips, etc.
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Choose a breeder where you can interact with adult dogs, and get some idea how long they live.
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Choose a breeder where the dogs are well housed and everything is clean.