What questions should I ask a breeder?

  1. Can you tell me about the breed?
  2. How long have you been breeding?
  3. What requirements do you have for potential owners of your puppies, and how do you match puppies with their new owners?
  4. Can I meet the dam or sire to get a sense of the temperament?
  5. Have health tests been performed on the parents?
  6. How do you socialize your puppies?
  7. Are the puppies up-to-date on vaccinations/shots?
  8. When can I take the puppy home?
  9. Do you provide a health guarantee and a contract?
  10. How can we contact you after picking up the puppy?