01/19/08

Why you should buy from a reputable breeder.

Remember, an emotional purchase very often can bring disappointing results. Price shopping usually saves you money up front while costing you hundreds if not thousands later. The emotional upheaval is the worst part of all. Many places will say they guarantee their dogs for a year or two against genetic defects. How would you feel, if after two years of dog ownership, your dog has genetic defects where you can get your money back or another puppy? Are you going to want to give up a dog you have grown to love after two years? Probably not. Are you able to spend large amounts of money to have operations to help your dog? If you cannot, your puppy will probably end up in animal rescue or be put down.

A reputable breeder will be more than glad to disclose any information about eyes, hips, elbows, and patellar luxation of the puppies’ parents if they have it. You should expect a Chow Chow breeder to have had hips examined.  The OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) or PennHip (University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program) are both acceptable for hips, while in addition to hips the OFA does elbows, eyes and patellar luxation. Promote healthy animals by being an educated consumer.

When you buy a puppy they will most likely be with you for twelve or more years. A lot can happen during that time. Ask your breeder how they handle a hardship case; where the puppy they bred was in danger and needed a home. Any dog bred by a breeder should be able to go back to the breeder. If a dog that we bred is in need of a home for any reason, we will always take them back. Our dogs are precious to us, and we care about them through the duration of their life cycle.

So, do the right thing, and shop for a good breeder. Do not encourage the breeding of dogs that can’t see or walk because of careless breeding. Have your puppy examined by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine within 48 hours of being in your home. Tell your vet about the information you have on the parents’ health. Make sure you have a good rapport with the breeder. Being able to count on the breeders’ experience with the knowledge of their own breeding line is invaluable.

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