Things To Know About Your German Shepherd Breeder
When you know that it is time to add a new member to your family you want to be sure that you are doing the right thing for everyone involved. You and your family have decided on a German Shepherd so now is the time to start talking to a German Shepherd breeder. You need to know what questions to ask so that you can find out all you need to know to separate the good breeders from the bad ones. This part of the process is probably the most important so take your time and make the right choice.
Right off the bat you are going to have to accept the fact that you will have to talk to more than one breeder. Do not just find one breeder’s name and go with that one breeder. Your relationship with your breeder is extremely important. It is vital that you are comfortable with and feel like you can talk to your breeder because you will be asking for a lot of advice.
Almost all reputable German Shepherd breeders are listed with one of the national breeder registries. The main United States registry is the American Kennel Club but there are other registries as well that have just as acceptable standards. Check out the breeding standards of the registry they belong to and see how they might affect you. If the breeder you are talking to is not listed with a registry then ask why and then ask what they use for breeding standards if they do not subscribe to the standards of a registry.
A reputable breeder will give you a large amount of detailed information about your new dog when you leave with it, along with a sample of their food so you know what kind of food to feed them. A good breeder will take the time to answer your questions and make sure that you have all the information you need. If the breeder you are talking to does not plan on supplying this type of assistance then find a different breeder.
It is not uncommon for a reputable German Shepherd breeder to offer a free six-week pet insurance policy for you and your new pup. The breeder gets these policies for free from insurance companies and you can use this policy with your pup’s first vet appointment.
If you like the policy the insurance company hopes you renew it, the German Shepherd breeder will just be happy to offer you a free policy that helps you with those vet bills, which even for a new puppy can be outrageous.
It is so important to feel comfortable with your breeder so make sure you take the time to talk to them and really get to know them.
If you feel comfortable and able to talk to a breeder then you may have found your breeder, but if you are not comfortable then you will need to move on because a breeder will be in your dog’s life for years and a good relationship is very important.
