Breeder Questions.pdf

Questions to Ask Tibetan Mastiff Breeders

"It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry."

Author: Thomas Paine

It is unfortunate that as a breed becomes more familiar to the public, some look to exploit the breed's new

popularity. Uninformed novices, backyard breeders and puppy millers seek to make a buck by producing puppies.

Many don't know what they are doing and don't care. The dogs are thrown together, puppies become a commodity

and, in some cases, a way to make a living. Because production equals income, breeders offering puppies can

afford to sell "cheap" because they have a seemingly unlimited number of puppies to sell. We can only hope that

education and common sense keep prospective owners away from these sorts. It is obvious that rewarding bad

breeders with puppy sales ultimately damages the entire Tibetan Mastiff breed.

Disreputable or backyard breeders and puppy millers don't usually take the time to impact the breed with good

works. They extend all their efforts to simply selling their multitudes of puppies via on-line puppy-selling sites or

their own website. Often there will be little involvement with initial screening or extended interaction with

prospective owners concerning the day-to-day care and management of their dog. While not all breeders join in the

show ring scene, they generally find ways to participate by volunteering, mentoring, rescuing or promoting the

breed in a positive matter. By and large, reputable breeders tend to feel comfortable supplying owner references or

referrals to other highly regarded breeders.

Dedicated and truly knowledgeable breeders are simply hobbyists who dedicate vast amounts of time and

resources to the huge responsibility that is breeding. It is an involved, time-consuming and expensive venture.

Such breeders feel accountability for their puppies and feel prospective owners need to understand that welcoming

a Tibetan Mastiff into your home is a 10-14 year commitment. It is in everyone's best interest that you take your

time, ask smart questions and select your breeder of choice wisely. Please remember that while it may be in your

best interest to purchase your puppy from an ethical breeder, it is also your obligation to do so.

Questions For the Breeder

How long have you been breeding Tibetan Mastiffs? Have you bred other breeds in the past? Are you

involved with other breeds now?

If you are a novice breeder, are you mentored by a more experienced breeder? Can I contact this

breeder?

How many litters of Tibetan Mastiffs do you produce each year? How many litters of all breeds do you

breed each year? (Other than monetary profit, there is rarely a reason for more than two litters per year per

breed.)

While I may be looking for a companion/family dog and not a show/breeding animal, I still want a dog of

quality. Can you tell me about your dog breeding practices, motivation, ethics, and philosophies? Do you

adhere to a Breed Standard and a Code of Ethics? Are you involved with showing your dogs? Are you

involved with a breed club or some organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the Tibetan Mastiff?

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Questions Concerning the Breed

What are the specific challenges of bringing a Tibetan Mastiff into my home? Would you speak to me about

the character and daily management of a Tibetan Mastiff? I am interested in learning about such things as

containment, crate- training, feeding, behavior, grooming and exercise requirements.

What are the common genetic diseases in this breed? What are the common health issues you have seen

in the puppies in your lines?

Do you have a planned breeding program in place? Can you speak to me a little about the health of the

pedigrees you have chosen to breed on and your long-term breeding goals?

Why did you choose these 2 particular dogs to breed this year?

How old are the parents of the puppies? Tell me about the health and character of the parents.

What medical checks do you put your adult dogs through prior to breeding? While your veterinarian can

offer a general medical opinion about the overall health of the parents of your puppies, I understand that

veterinarians are not certified radiologists. They are not qualified to offer more than an opinion concerning

whether a dog has hip/elbow dysplasia. Please provide me with evidence of preliminary hip/elbow

clearances from a recognized registry such as OFA, PennHip, OVC or equivalent from your country if your

dogs are slightly younger than two years of age. Please provide me with final hip/elbow certifications

from the same registries if your dogs are 24 months or older.

While I understand that a registered dog is not a guarantee of quality, are your dogs registered with a

recognized registry such as the AKC? Does the puppy come with registration papers? (The AKC does not

guarantee the quality of any dog, only that the parents are purebred registered dogs.)

Are you raising the litter on your premises? May I arrange to visit your kennel/home to meet the dogs and

the puppies when the puppies are old enough? What strategies do you use to socialize your puppies?

I understand that reputable breeders will not allow their puppies to leave prior to 8 weeks of age. In fact, in

some countries such as the United States there are many states that have a law prohibiting the transfer of

puppies before 8 weeks. At what age are puppies allowed to leave your home?

Can you tell me about the medical care you provide for the puppies? Can you speak to me about your

vaccination and feeding protocols? Do you provide a puppy packet outlining such things as pedigree,

veterinarian medical pamphlet, microchip/tattoo identification and management information?

Questions About the Purchase Process

What is the process if I want to reserve a puppy from your next litter?

Do you have a purchase contract that I can review prior to a deposit or full payment?

Can you provide references to other owners who will speak to me about their experiences with the breed?

Do you provide "after sale" support if I should have questions about the breed and my puppy in particular?

What is your policy should I not be able to keep a puppy/dog from your kennel? Should you get out of the

breed, what efforts will you make to ensure that I still receive advice and lifetime support?

If you do not have any puppies suited to me, would you provide me with a short list of responsible breeders

that I may contact?

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