What do Breeders Ask You When Purchasing a Puppy?
By Janice Jones |Last Updated January 30, 2020
Did you know there are questions breeders ask you when you inquire about a puppy for adoption.
While they vary from breeder to breeder, many questions are almost standard requests for information. No, they are not trying to invade your privacy. Rather, they want to know something about you.
If you will be adopting a puppy from a breeder, prepare to
provide some information about yourself.
Some breeders are more particular than others are.
Some have rules that are hard to break such
as selling a tiny dog to a family with little children or insisting on a
spay/neuter contract. Some breeders do
not ask questions at all.
Most concerned
breeders, though, are particular about where their puppies go, so they are
likely to want some information from you.
As a breeder, I worry about the puppies I raise. I want them to find good homes where their
owners will cherish them for their entire life.
While I can’t be 100% sure this will happen, I can increase the odds of
finding perfect homes for my babies using several important questions. I don’t believe I am alone when I say that I
ask perspective dog owners as many questions as I answer.
Breeders ask many different questions to potential
buyers. Do not take offense at the
questions.
They are not meant to suggest
that you would not make a good puppy owner.
Rather, most conscientious breeders know their puppies well and can
guide you towards a puppy that can best meet your needs and living
situation.
Some of the questions breeders ask you help determine whether they even have the right puppy for you.
To avoid a barrage of questions, consider telling the
breeder about yourself and why you are looking for a puppy before she/he
asks.
This shows the breeder that you
are a conscientious buyer who has done some preliminary research.
Questions Breeders Ask You
When Inquiring about a Puppy
Do you have other pets in your home currently? How many, and what breeds.
Have you thought about how you would introduce a
new puppy into your home?
Have you ever owned a dog of this breed?
What made you choose this breed?
If the buyer recently lost a beloved pet, do you
think you are ready to take on another dog?
Have you had a chance to read any books or magazines
about this breed?
Are you familiar with the grooming needs, etc?
Were you interested in a girl or a boy, or does
it matter?
Are their children living in the home? Their ages?
Have they had experience around dogs before?
Where the puppy would be living? A Home, Apartment; Own or Rent?
Where is your home located? City/State or Province
Do you have a small area for the puppy to stay
until she is house trained?
Where will the dog sleep?
If the potential buyer rents, are you allowed to
own pets?
If a home, is it fenced or would you be walking the
dog on a leash?
Do you work outside the home? For how long would the puppy be home alone? Would there be anyone to let the puppy out at
noontime?
Have you checked out the costs of veterinary visits
and grooming in your area? What about
dog licensing?
Have you chosen a veterinarian and groomer (if
needed for the breed)
Have you thought about training? Will you be doing it yourself or will you
enroll in a puppy class?
Do you have any more questions for me about the
puppy or the breed?
Have a list of questions handy to ask the breeder. If you need help, please read our article on
questions you should ask a breeder.
By asking and answering questions, you should be able to get
a good feel as to whether you can trust the breeder and would like to purchase
one of her puppies.
Remember, there are
different types of dog breeders, and it is likely that a reputable breeder will
be the one asking the most questions.
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