The reputable breeder feels responsibility toward the breed itself, toward the
dogs he breeds and to the
people who have dogs of his breeding. He spends
astounding amounts of his time and money on matters
he thinks are for the best
interests of his breed.
It is this awareness of responsibility that marks
the difference between the true breeder and mere "puppy-raiser". The breeder is
an artist, motivated by a drive to create perfection; the puppy raisers and the
dog dealers are motivated by the desire to make money.
Fortunate is the
novice-buyer who purchases his first dog from a reputable breeder! Whereas a
puppy-raiser may sell whole litters to dog dealers, the breeder insists on
direct contact with those who buy his dogs, and
sells only after the most
careful screening of a would be purchaser in order to ascertain the mutual
suitability
of dog and buyer.
While often not fully appreciated until
AFTER the dog is bought, this screening by the breeder is the greatest
protection a dog purchaser can have.
Though the cost of properly caring
for his dogs may cause him sleepless nights and untold worries,
the reputable
breeder will never let a single puppy or older dog leave for a home that is not
as good or better than the one he is providing. Even when the dog is sold, the
breeder's help and advice do not end but continue throughout the dog's life, a
responsibility cheerfully accepted by him without expectation of
compensation.
When selecting a puppy, the reputable breeder will show you
a copy of the pedigree and explain why they selected the bloodlines they used.
He will allow you to see the puppies and the mother and assist you in selecting
the proper puppy to meet your needs.
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