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Humane Society Suggests How To Find Good Dog Breeder The Humane Society of the United States offers these tips to people choosing a dog breeder. Look for breeders who: + Keep dogs in the home as part of the family, not outside in kennel runs. + Have dogs who appear happy and healthy, are excited to meet new people and don't shy away from visitors. + Show you where the dogs spend most of their time. + Encourage you to spend time with the puppy's parents or, at a minimum, the puppy's mother. + Only breeds one or two types of dogs and is knowledgeable about what are called ``breed standards.'' Breed standards are the desired characteristics of the breed, such as size, proportion, coat, color and temperament. + Has a strong relationship with a local veterinarian, shows you records of veterinary visits for the puppies and explains the puppies' medical history and necessary vaccinations. + Explains potential genetic problems inherent in the breed and provides documentation that the puppy's parents and grandparents have been tested to ensure that they are free of these genetic problems. + Offers guidance for caring for and training your puppy and is available for assistance after you take your puppy home. + Provides references from other families. + Feeds high-quality pet food. + Doesn't always have puppies available but rather will keep a list of interested people for the next available litter. + I s actively involved with local, state and national clubs that specialize in the specific breeds. + Encourages multiple visits and wants your entire family to meet the puppy. + Provides you with a written contract and health guarantee and allows plenty of time for you to read it thoroughly.
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