Things a breeder will ask you

If your breeder doesn’t ask you these things, make a run for it!

[ ] Is this your first time to have a dog?
[ ] Why do you want to have a dog?
[ ] Why did you choose this breed? What research have you done on the breed?
[ ] Are you planning to breed?
[ ] If you’re planning on breeding, do you have prior experience? Are you willing to follow best practices for the good of the dog’s life and health span? What research on breeding have you done?
[ ] If you aren’t looking to breed, will you neuter/spay the dog? What’s your plan there?

[ ] Do you have other dogs at home? If yes, how old are they? What’s their gender?
[ ] Do you have human companions at home? Who will be taking care of the dog?
[ ] Are there children at home? How old are they? Have they been instructed on how to behave properly around dogs?
[ ] Is there anybody at home with allergies to dogs?

[ ] What type of schedule do you have? What type of daily routine will the dog have, based on your study or work schedule?
[ ] Are you ready to commit to fulfilling the dog’s needs, including needs for daily physical and mental exercise?
[ ] Are you willing to get trained? (e.g. dog behavior modification, conformation if the dog must be showed, etc.)