01/24/2025
"Don’t Buy A Dog From Me IF . . ."
- - - -(What reputable breeders want you to know)
Originally written by Julie Houseman Cauthers, Oct. 09, 2023.
If you want to buy a dog and walk away, don’t buy one from me.
If you want to pick a puppy because it came to you when you sat down or gave you a cute look, don’t buy one from me.
If you don’t want to take my recommendations on what food to feed or what is best for the health and well being of the dog, after years of experience, don’t buy a dog from me.
If you just want a puppy NOW, because you need it for a Christmas gift or to be in Senior Pictures, don’t buy one from me.
If you never plan to update me on how the dogs is doing or send a picture once in a while, don’t buy a dog from me.
If you want a dog to live in the backyard, run loose on a farm and run on other's property, or turn them out to roam "just to go potty," this is not going to work. If you never take the dog to training class, dog activities, walks, a swim at the lake, or car trips, she's not part of the family.
If you don't allow your sweet dog in the house to be a part of your family, definitely don’t buy a dog from me. If your dog is chained and living in all sorts of severe weather, that will break the Contract you signed. If you want a stuffed animal, or a lawn ornament, you can buy one made of fuzzy fur, cement, or plaster, not much care needed.
⭐️ However, if you want a puppy that has parents with health testing, that was socialized, loved and made a priority from the day it was born, I have this. Do you want a puppy who’s temperament and activity level has been carefully chosen to fit your lifestyle? If you want a puppy selectively and purposefully bred to the standard set forth by our breed club, then maybe you do want to buy a dog from me.
⭐️ If you want a breeder who will at anytime in the dog's life take them back, no questions asked, this is me. I'm a breeder who is there 24/7 for you and your dog. I will answer questions and concerns and will work hard to help you resolve any issues. If I do not know, I will seek the information or refer you to the proper expert. If you want someone to fall back on, you might want to buy a dog from me.
⭐️ If you want a breeder who loves each puppy/dog with all her heart, considers you part of the family and will support, laugh, brag, be proud of, or have a cry with, I am here for you all the time. If this relationship is one you would like, then we might be a match.
✅ Reputable breeders should never be lumped in with puppy mills, backyard breeders or those who broker dogs.
A reputable breeder will be able to provide health clearances, a five generation pedigree, an explanation as to why they bred the two dogs. While doing this, most of the time they will make little or no money. What money they might get is reinvested into the dogs one way or another. They continue to preserve the best in their breed.
✅ A reputable breeder knows their dogs, and can realistically tell you what to expect and when. They can guide you toward veterinarians, training facilities, dog events, and performance events, as well as diet and products that will benefit your dog.
✅ A reputable breeder will be your friend, a guiding hand, a mentor, and a strong shoulder.
So whatever choice you make, make it with the best interest of the dog in mind. If that’s not your plan ….. then don’t buy a dog from me.
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