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Look
at:
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Experience
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Knowledge of the breed (also genetics)
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Knowledge of the ancestors of the
breeding stock
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Seriousness, honesty, credibility
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Breeding program
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Show results/experience (national and
international)
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Advising before/after sale of dog
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Upbringing/characterizing of the
puppies
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Cost level (feeding, showing, stud
dog far away etc.)
All
experienced breeders started out as novices. You can buy a dog from a breeder with less
experience, but you've to make sure that the breeder has sufficient help from a
more experienced breeder - and that you can benefit from that help.
Evaluate
the breeding stock and dogs from the same blood lines on the basis of:
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Temperament
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Health
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Exterior
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Pedigree
Ask the breeder, what faults and virtues, his/her dogs have. Remember
all dogs have faults.
It's important that you trust in the person, you're buying a dog from.
Personally I prefer that breeder and dog owner goes so well together, that a
visit now and then and regular phone calls aren't a total menace.
Remember no matter how competent a breeder, mistakes happen - that goes
for temperament, health and exterior. It isn't possible to give any guarantees
as a breeder, except that you're doing your very best and in good faith.
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