A responsible breeder seeks to improve their breed with every litter. In order to reach this goal, they must devote hours to continually learning as much as they can about their breeds, including health, genetic concerns and temperament.

A responsible breeder has the ability to separate their love for their dog from an honest evaluation of its good and bad points.

Breeding is hard work. Each breeding is carefully planned to produce a better dog. A good breeder can recognize a dogs flaws and therefore will find a mate with characteristics that will help to eliminate or reduce those flaws.

Healthy puppies start long before their parents are bred. Both sire and dam need conditioning and constant care to produce the best offspring possible. This means consulting with a veterinarian or experienced breeder to be sure that they know how to care for the dam’s special needs of diet and exercise while she is pregnant. It is also important to have regular veterinary care and to have the dam and sire screened for any genetic problems.

The mental health of a dam is also a very important health concern. It is believed that the temperament of the dam can affect her puppies. It’s very Simple logic. Good puppies come from a good mother.

A responsible breeder nurtures the new puppies and places them into new homes wisely. An important aspect of breeding is to make sure that these precious puppies go to owners who will provide a loving, safe and permanent home for them. It is also very important that the new owners know what to expect when they arrive home with their new family member, both the pros and the cons.
This can include grooming, potty training, feeding procedures and the list goes on.

A responsible breeder is there for all situations, good and bad. They are willing to provide guidance and answer as many questions as a new family can ask.

A good breeder is always concerned about their puppies, for a lifetime.