05/06/2020
Recommendations or Points to Note Before Buying a Dog or Puppy.
Any breeder selling a dog as purebred must register the dog and provide the new owner with the registration certificate within six months of the date of sale – this is the law, as required under the Animal Pedigree Act.
The facility of the breeder should be clean, with ample space, and the animals should appear healthy and well cared for.
Your purebred dog must be identified with a Canadian Standard microchip transponder or a tattoo prior to leaving the breeder’s premises, as per Canadian law.
Health certificates/recoerd of vet checked; Some breeds have a history of inherited health issues and a reputable breeder will have established a program that drastically reduces or eliminates the occurrence of these traits.
It is essential that dam is on site, since the mother should be present with a new litter. You should also ask to see the sire (father) and if this is not possible then inquire why.
A bill of sale is part of your legal protection and should be dated and signed by the breeder and include your name, the dog’s breed and identification number, and verification that you will be provided with registration papers.
