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What The Breeder Expects From the Buyer Decide what you want in your dog and be honest with the Breeder. Tell the Breeder if you are looking for a show prospect, obedience candidate , hunting dog or loving companion so he/she can help you with the best puppy for your purpose. Every puppy bred is not destined for the show ring, but a "pet quality" puppy from a well bred litter has the potential of growing up to be a sound, healthy dog who will bring years of enjoyment. The good breeder will be as concerned about you as you are about him/her. Prepare to answer questions such as : why you want a dog and why a Retriever, if you are home during the day and how much time you have to devote to the dog, if your yard is fenced, if you have children, whether you are willing to vacuum daily during the shedding season, if you plan on taking puppy to obedience classes, whether or not the dog will be allowed to live in the house as a member of the family or what facility for outdoor protection will be built.
Reputable breeders may be hesitant to sell you a puppy until they know more about you. These breeders have the puppies best interest in mind and take get pains to properly place them. The Breeder does not have to sell you a dog, he/she may suggest that an older dog or different breed is more suitable for your purpose or lifestyle.
The Breeder will probably ask you to sign a Non Breeding Contract. This does not mean that he/she is selling you an inferior pup or is trying to protect himself. Rather, the breeder is trying to protect the breed. It is a serious effort to try and stop the random breeding of dogs that may not have been tested for hereditary defects by unknowing breeders. Read the non-breeding contract carefully, know what you are signing as this is a binding agreement registered with the Canadian Kennel Club. Please note that dogs sold with non breeding contracts are allowed to compete in the breed ring, obedience ring, field work etc. in Canada but cannot be registered with such a restriction and compete in the US. The only restriction in Canada is that the dog cannot be bred. The breeder can remove the contract at any time by request and payment of a fee to the CKC which will be passed on to the owner of the dog prior to the release being handed over. If the dog is intended to be bred the breeder may insist on seeing copies of eye and hip clearances and may wish to view the dog to ensure it is suitable for breeding. The Breeder may also question the clearances of the proposed mate if you have thought that far ahead, perhaps they can recommend a suitable mate from their knowledge of the breed. You should expect to reimburse the Breeder for incidental expenses relating to the lifting of the agreement as fees can vary from year to year.
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