Tips to Avoid Scammers When You Are Looking for Dog Breeders
In this video about dog breeders, you will learn how to find a reputable breeder so you can get an amazing dog for you and your family.
Her keys to finding a breeder in your area include:
-Checking with breed or kennel clubs. Most clubs have codes of ethics that members must follow.
-Learning where breed owners in your area got their puppies.
-Checking Facebook for suggestions.
Once you identify potential breeders, check their websites, social media, and reviews. Red flags include:
-Limited or stock photos of parents, training, and puppy healthcare
-Unusually low prices.
-No or bad reviews.
-No proof of experience.
The next step is to contact the dog breeders. Holly has a free PDF with questions for the breeder, including their next availability, their experience, the availability of vet records, and the puppy’s parents.
Red flags include:
-Inability to produce vet records or parent photos.
-No new photos of where puppies are raised.
-Buyers not being allowed to visit.
-Being allowed to pick up puppies before they are eight weeks old.
-No formal contract.
-Pushing for the sale or requiring full payment upfront.
-Being annoyed with all your questions.
Following this process should help people find quality dog breeders.
