{"id":3056,"date":"2014-04-14T13:44:11","date_gmt":"2014-04-14T20:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frenchbulldogsla.com?p=3056"},"modified":"2017-05-03T04:58:18","modified_gmt":"2017-05-03T11:58:18","slug":"finding-a-responsible-dog-breeder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frenchbulldogsla.com\/?p=3056","title":{"rendered":"Finding A Responsible Dog Breeder"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are in the market for a purebred dog such as a French Bulldog<\/strong>, you will likely need to locate a breeder to purchase your dog. \u00a0If you have ever performed a search for a dog breeder, you will know that it is extremely easy to find someone who breeds dogs and there are probably thousands of different breeders of your chosen breed to choose from. \u00a0When you are seeking a purebred dog, it is very important to not just select the first person you find who has an available dog. \u00a0You will want to be sure that whoever you choose is reputable and there are several ways to do that. \u00a0The following are some different ways you can help to ensure that the breeder you select has enough knowledge about the breed, is reliable, professional and trustworthy.<\/p>\n

ASK FOR REFERENCES<\/p>\n

Any reputable breeder will be happy to provide you references of clients they have worked with in the past.<\/em> \u00a0These should be people who have purchased a puppy from them or utilized their stud services and would be happy to share their first hand experience with you. \u00a0Selecting a breeder that was used by someone you already know with a positive result is also a good place to start.<\/p>\n

PREPARE TO ASK QUESTIONS<\/p>\n

A reputable breeder will have as many questions for you as you have for them, and possibly more. \u00a0They will want to make sure you have the means, space and time to properly care for their animal just like you want to make sure the animal has been properly cared for thus far. \u00a0A breeder that doesn’t ask prospective buyers qualifying questions might not be a good place to purchase your puppy.<\/strong> \u00a0A good breeder always has the best interest of the dog at heart, even if it means denying someone to purchase a puppy.<\/p>\n

GUARANTEES<\/p>\n

Reputable breeders will have already had the puppies checked for potential health risks before ever selling the animal. \u00a0Some problems, however simply are undetectable until later in life. \u00a0Because of this reputable breeders generally offer extended health guarantees allowing you to receive you money back in the event that a genetic defect presents in the dog.<\/p>\n

OTHER SOURCES<\/p>\n

Aside from looking in the newspaper and on the internet, local breeders can be found through your veterinarian’s office, pet supply stores and at dog shows. \u00a0Dog shows are a very good place to locate breeders because those that attend these types of events are often showing one or more of their dogs or are there to see the performance of a competing dog that they bred in the past.<\/p>\n