| Of the 53 million dogs in the U.S., about two-thirds come from backyard breeders. They are the single greatest cause of the pet overpopulation crisis in this country. The worst of the backyard breeders sometimes come to the attention of local animal control authorities, who may negotiate with a breeder who is keeping dogs in truly deplorable conditions to release at least some of the dogs to a shelter. Shelters then often turn to rescue groups, because they know that the dogs -- unsocialized, requiring more medical care than most shelters can afford -- will have to be euthanized. A backyard breeder is someone who keeps a number of dogs and either breeds them deliberately or just lets them breed. Backyard breeders may have a few dogs or many, one breed or several. They usually have no understanding of or concern about the breed standard, genetics, socializing the dogs, and maintaining their health. Don't confuse them with "hobby breeders," who breed small numbers of dogs and care for their dogs well. A backyard breeder who is successful in selling puppies may decide to expand and become a puppy miller -- someone who breeds dogs with profit as the one and only motive and concern. More often, though, backyard breeders simply allow the dogs they have to breed, and they often keep many of the offspring. They frequently end up with too many dogs to care for properly. Backyard breeders get new dogs from a variety of sources, among them from ads offering dogs "free to good home" |
| So now you have a list of names. How do you decide which breeders are responsible breeders? The same way you find out most things in life: Ask questions! Here are some questions that can help you weed out the breeders you wouldn’t want to deal with and help you on your way to finding a great dog! Remember that someone who is selling puppies and who doesn’t want to take the time to answer your questions is probably not a breeder you want to deal with. The breeder should be eager to help you learn all you can. After all, they might be sending one of their puppies home with you! 1. ”What is your primary goal in breeding—do you breed primarily for conformation (the physical structure and appearance of the dog and how closely it fits the breed standard) or temperament?” A good breeder breeds for both. A responsible breeder breeds to eliminate physical traits that can cause health problems for the dog (weak backs or hips, overbites, allergies) and also tries to produce dogs of sound temperament—dogs who are not aggressive, who do not snap or bite out of fear or nervousness, etc. 2. “Why did you breed this particular litter? What are you hoping to accomplish in your breeding program?" Hints for looking for a chihuahua puppy or a chihuahua breeder: (1) Ask for a written health guarantee, this is very important! (2) Ask for the chihuahua breeder's veteranarian contact information. (3) Ask for health records for the chihuahua puppy. (4) Ask for a pedigree of the chihuahua puppy or sire and dam. (5) Ask for pictures of the sire and dam of the chihuahua puppy. (6) Ask if the chihuahua puppy will have full or limited registration papers. (7) Ask if the chihuauha puppy must be spayed or neutered. (8) Ask any question you can think of! A reputable chihuahua breeder will be more than happy to discuss their chihuahua breeding program with you! (9) Be prepared to possibly wait for the 'right chihuahua puppy for you'. Reputable breeders do not have an unlimited supply of puppies! (10)Be ready to answer the chihuahua breeders questions! I know I ask a lot of questions about people inquiring about buying a chihuahua puppy from me! With this question, you can find out a lot about how serious this breeder is and how careful about breeding negative traits out and positive traits in. A breeder who can’t answer these questions is not a breeder you want to deal with. 3. “How long have you been involved with this breed? What can you tell me about the breed’s history, its strong and weak points, and whether it might be right for me?” Everyone has to start somewhere, so the length of time a breeder has been breeding dogs is not the most important fact to know. But asking this question will help you eliminate the breeder who says this is his first dog and what he knows about the breed is that they’re really cute and fun to be around. Look for someone knowledgeable. Good breeders love to talk about their breed! And in answering this question, a good breeder will ask you questions! 4. “How old are your puppies when you sell them? Will the puppy have had all of the necessary inoculations when we get it?” Reputable breeders do not release their puppies until they are at least eight weeks old; in some states, it is illegal to sell a puppy before that age. A breeder who is willing to sell you a dog younger than eight weeks old and who says they will tell you what further shots will be necessary either doesn’t know, or doesn’t care, what he or she is doing. 5. “What are the most common health problems with this breed?” Look for a breeder who will answer questions about health honestly and knowledgeably. 6. “What happens if we buy a puppy from you and it doesn’t work out?” A good breeder will not only say it’s OK for you to return a puppy that isn’t working out—a good breeder will demand it. Good breeders want to guarantee that their puppies will not end up in kill shelters or wandering along the side of a busy highway. 7. “Do you provide any incentives for new owners to spay or neuter puppies they buy from you?” A good breeder understands how difficult breeding a sound dog can be. A good breeder understands the pet overpopulation problem. A good breeder will encourage you to spay or neuter the pup. An excellent breeder will not allow you to register the pup with the AKC until you have provided proof of the surgery. 8. “What kind of help can we expect from you after we have taken a puppy home?” Expect a good breeder to be willing to offer advice on housebreaking, obedience training, and dealing with problems after you have bought the puppy. Good breeders care about what happens to the dogs they produce and will want to do whatever they can to ensure that their puppies are doing well in their new homes. 9. “May I meet the parents? See the parents’ health records? The pup’s health records? The area where they dogs are kept?” A good breeder will be proud to show you where the dogs sleep and eat, the parents (if they are on site; a stud might have been imported for breeding a litter), and any and all records. Beware of any breeder who asks you to wait outside while they bring the puppy to you. What are they hiding? Finally, and perhaps most importantly, a good breeder will ask questions about you. The breeder may want to know whether you have children in the home, how old, whether they have been exposed to dogs before, and whether they have been, or will be, trained in respectful treatment of pets. Breeders may also ask what kind of home you live in, whether you have a fenced yard—and if not, how you plan to exercise the dog, what your experience with dogs has been, and even why you want a dog and why a dog of this particular breed. Good breeders will also ask for references—they are not about to let one of their pups go home with a stranger about whom they know nothing at all. A good breeder should also offer you a five-generation pedigree for your dog, so that you can see that the breeding programs that produced your pup have been solid. Saying that the parents are “AKC” is meaningless; just about any dog (and even cats, as was proved by the producers of an investigative report on puppy mills on Dateline NBC) can be registered with AKC for a fee. AKC registration is no guarantee of sound breeding or the quality of a dog. Does all of this sound like a lot of work? Well, consider this: The animal you are buying will be a part of your family for as long as 18 years. Its health and personality will have an enormous impact—for the better or for the worse—over that time. It’s more than worth taking some time to find a responsible breeder and to get a great dog! |
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| If you’ve decided you’re ready for a dog, follow The HSUS' top five puppy buying tips and you'll be far more likely to secure a healthy, well-socialized dog who doesn't drain your emotions or your pocketbook. One, in other words, who doesn't come from a puppy mill. 1. Find a responsible breeder and visit their premises. Responsible breeders provide a loving and healthy environment for their canine companions, but don't take their word for it. Never buy a puppy without seeing where they and their parents are raised and housed with your own eyes. Download our Find a Good Dog Breeder checklist [PDF] » 2. Don’t be fooled by common claims made by pet stores when pushing their puppies. Despite what they may tell you, pet stores do sell puppy mill puppies. Read more about the false claims commonly made by pet stores at the Pet Store Doublespeak page » 3. Don't be swayed by a great website or ad. Just because a website says great things about their “home raised” or “family raised” puppies doesn’t make it true. Many puppy millers pose as small family breeders online and in newspaper and magazine ads. Read about dog lovers who were fooled by “breeder” ads and pet store claims at the Survivor Stories page » 4. Consider adoption. Adopting a dog instead of buying one is the surest way to strike a blow against puppy mills. To find the perfect match, you'll want to choose the right one for you and your lifestyle. Animal shelters have dozens of dogs, many of them purebreds, just waiting for homes. There are also breed specific rescue groups for every breed of dog, including “designer” or “hybrids” like Labradoodles and Puggles. Mixed-breed dogs also make wonderful pets. Read more about adopting a puppy through a shelter or breed rescue group at Proud2Adopt.org » 5. Avoid the temptation to "rescue" a puppy mill puppy by buying him. Even though your intentions may be good, don’t buy a puppy with the idea that you are “rescuing” him or her. Your “rescue” opens up space for another poor puppy mill puppy and puts money into the pockets of the puppy mill. Pet stores won’t leave their cages empty and websites won’t leave their pages blank. The money you spend on your puppy goes right back to the puppy mill operator and ensures they can continue breeding and treating dogs inhumanely. If you see someone keeping puppies in poor conditions, alert your local animal control authorities instead of buying. |
| GOOD AND BAD OF BREEDER http://www.stoppuppymills.org/ |
| We don't see allot of large commercial kennels in California but you can still find them |
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
THEY USE LARGE KENNELS
| A HOME IN MORGAN HILL |
| IN SANTA CLARA MAN HAD 54 DASHOUND |
SANTA CRUZ TRAILER
IN MODESTO UNDERGROUND
OVER 100 CHIHUAHUA'S AND
YORKIES, AND BOSTON
TERROR'S
OVER 100 CHIHUAHUA'S AND
YORKIES, AND BOSTON
TERROR'S
Santa Rosa
| YOU MAY NOT SEE THE LARGE AMOUNT OF DOGS THEY HIDE THEM WELL BUT IF THE HOME REEKS OF DOG ! THERE NOT BEING TRUTHFUL |
| A GOOD BREEDER WILL NEVER HIDE AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS QUICKLY AND MONEY IS THE LAST TOPIC OF PURCHASE! |
| IF THE PUP SEEMS SCARED TO DEATH OF TOUCH AND SICKLY JUST WALK OUT! A HEALTH HAPPY PUPPY WILL APPEAR PLAYFUL , HAPPY , BARKING , RUNNING , LOVING , LICKING AND WANTING TO BE PAT! |
