PinOaks Aussies & Borzoi
Worthington, MO
Something To Keep In Mind.............
So you’ve decided to get a puppy!
First, know that good breeders don’t sell their puppies to the first person who shows up with cash in hand. Too often, the result of such practices includes puppies with poor health or temperament problems that may not be discovered until years later. Unfortunately, these new pet families end up heartbroken, with dogs who have genetic health problems or who develop significant behavior problems from a lack of early socialization.
In some cases, these problems can cost thousands of dollars to treat.
To avoid these pitfalls and choose a good breeder, look for one who at a minimum:
* Keeps dogs in the home as part of the family
* Only breeds one or two types of dogs and is knowledgeable about the breeds
* Doesn’t always have puppies available but keeps a list of interested people for the next available litter
* Has dogs who appear happy and healthy and don’t shy away from visitors
* Shows you where the dogs spend their time—in a clean, well-maintained area
* Encourages you to spend time with the puppy’s parents when you visit
* Has a strong relationship with one or more local veterinarians and shows you individual records of veterinary visits for your puppy
* Explains in detail the potential genetic problems inherent to the breed (every breed has a specific genetic predisposition) and provides documentation that the puppy’s parents and grandparents have been tested to ensure that they are free of these
genetic problems
* Offers guidance for the care and training of your puppy and is available for assistance after you take your puppy home
*Provides references from other families who have purchased puppies
* Feeds high quality “premium” brand pet food
* Encourages multiple visits and wants your entire family to meet the puppy
* Provides you with a written contract and health guarantee and allows plenty of time for you to read it thoroughly; the breeder should not require that you use a specific veterinarian
In addition, you’ll want a breeder who requires you to:
* Provide proof from your landlord or condominium
board (if you rent or live in a condominium
complex) that you are allowed to have a dog
* Provide a veterinary reference
* Sign a contract that you will spay or neuter the puppy unless you will be actively showing him or her (only applies to show-quality dogs)
* Sign a contract stating that you will return the dog to the breeder should you be unable to keep the dog at any point in the dog’s life
If the breeder you’re working with doesn’t meet all of these minimum criteria, walk away.
Thanks for visiting our website !
Scott L Wood
&
Erica J Gardner
409 N 3rd St
Worthington, MO 63567
660-342-8101
or
660-342-3166
Remember,
it’s well worth investing some time to be sure you’re working with a reputable breeder who breeds healthy, happy dogs. You can find reputable breeders by asking for referrals from your veterinarian or breed rescue groups, contacting local or national breed clubs, or visiting dog shows. Remember, a reputable breeder will never sell dogs through a pet store or in any other way that does not allow interaction with buyers to ensure that the puppies are a good match for the families and that the buyers will provide responsible lifelong homes.
Please don’t ever buy a dog without personally visiting where he or she was born and raised.
Take the time now to find the right breeder, and you’ll be thanking yourself for the rest of your dog’s life.
