Choosing A Breeder- Tip of the Week

[marylouz]

Number/Breeds of Dog: Breeding a giant, long-haired dog, such as the Newfoundland, is a labor of love. It is an expensive and time-consuming passion for a responsible breeder. Adult dogs require regular grooming, exercise, and training, and a litter of puppies requires around the clock care, often for weeks at a time. While it is possible for a breeder to be equally devoted to more than one breed, it is unusual for a good breeder to have sufficient time for more than two breeds. And while it is possible to work and train several Newfoundlands, it is difficult to properly care for so many females that pups are always available. You should not plan on calling one weekend and picking up your puppy the next, working with a responsible breeder is a process that can take several months before the just right pup is ready to become part of your family.

Red Flag— Breeder has more than three breeds actively producing puppies.

Red Flag—Breeder has multiple females, all being bred to one or two “house” stud dogs. Females are bred during consecutive “seasons.” Breeder advertises that puppies are “always available.”

Find out more about choosing a responsible breeder at the Newfoundland Puppy Information Center - http://www.newfpuppy.com

 

[skoorka]

Note, sometimes even checking out a breeder goes bad. Example - Elwood and Jeannie's Chase's awful breeder also bred Norwich's and had one WHELP at a show while she was handling a Newf. She also gave her dogs to rescue - AFTER having them debarked. Most have since died from the procedure. I hope to one day see her again. It won't be pretty.

 

[Cat]

Great tip Marylouz !

There are some members of our species that have a head with no other purpose than putting a hat on, that's for sure

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It's the common-sense DNA that's missing I'm thinkin'