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[quote=Anonymous]Health testing appropriate for the breed, listed in major databases (not just a certificate that some lovely people are forging these days)

A line item in the contract that they will take the dog back for any reason at any time. A reputable breeder’s dogs don’t end up in shelters.

Puppies are raised using some sort of puppy protocol—early neurological stimulation, puppy culture, etc. you want them exposed to everything before you bring them home! The worst issues are puppies that have never left their playpen since they were born.

Parents proven in some relevant way. My breed is border collies, I wanted to see sport titles to prove drive and bidability of the parents (those were important traits to me). You may care about therapy certifications, service dog skills, obedience titles, the parents can work for junior handlers if you have kids, etc. What skills/temperament in the parents would give you confidence you’re going to get the dog you want?

A justification for why dog A was a good match for dog B. “Her structure balances his.” “His drive is a good complement to her focus”. Not just that they had two dogs who were 2-5 years old so they bred them.

One litter at a time. Female dogs never bred more than 3 times, never before the age of 2.

References to other puppy buyers who can speak to how their dogs grew up. Even better if they’ll be half siblings or repeat breedings of your puppy’s parentage.[/quote]

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