Ugly Truth About Wrong Backyard Dog Breeders
Published on 4 June 2021 at 11:41
What is faulty puppy breeding?
Malicious dog trade
Why is it so important that you take the time to do this?
The checklist when purchasing a puppy:
Is the mother dog present?
One of the important factors to check that it is not a wrong puppy breeding is when the mother dog is present. The mother’s behavior provides a lot of information about the puppies. The mother dog teaches the young puppies everything and she is very important when it comes to parenting. She learns how the puppies should be behaved, that they should not bite too hard and more about what dog behavior looks like. Don’t trust it when the breeder says the dog is even gone, or is out with a walker. Agree to come back another time if the mother dog is present. If not, then you are most likely dealing with a broker.
How do the puppies react?
Young puppies well accustomed to humans should not be anxious about visits. If the pups are crawling away when you come to watch, this can be a bad sign. Of course it differs per breed how enthusiastic they are, but a healthy, social and people-friendly puppy likes to visit you and is very curious.
Are the puppies chipped and registered in the name of the seller?
In the Netherlands it is mandatory to chip and register on the puppy since April 1, 2013. The puppy must be registered in the name of the breeder before the puppy is 8 weeks old. This way it is always possible to find out where the puppy comes from. So always ask for this.
Does the breeder provide clear information and also ask questions?
A good breeder puts the welfare of the puppies first and he will also ask questions to find out if you are the right owner. He also tells not only the good sides but also the less nice sides of the breed. He cares about his puppies and wants them to end up in a good house. Sometimes you get a little food, a cloth or a toy that smells like the nest. It’s also nice if he can always call you after purchasing the puppy. So if you notice that the breeder is only interested in selling, this can be a bad sign.
Can you visit more often or just once?
With a responsible breeder there are no special offers of low prices and certainly not that you have to decide at once whether you want the puppy. It is much nicer to visit the nest several times, if you would like to.
Are you in doubt?
Even if the whole checklist is correct, but your feeling says that it is not correct. Then don’t do it, there are plenty of other sweet puppies out there. Especially puppies in the shelter who want a new home!