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What documents should a breeder give you?
Here’s what paperwork you should get when buying a puppy, and what you need to do next.
- Your puppy’s vaccination record.
- Your puppy’s worming treatment.
- Your puppy’s microchip details.
- Pedigree certificate.
- Health certificates.
- Pet insurance.
- What to read next.
Can a breeder tell me I can’t breed my dog?
Registration bodies are perfectly aware they have no legal power to stop an owner allowing their animal to have a litter but neither does an owner have any right to demand the services of that body if they choose not to join and abide by its rules. Your breeder hasn’t said you can’t breed from your dog.
What does a dog pedigree certificate look like?
A pedigree certificate is a family tree and will usually show four or five generations. It begins on the left with the individual dog or litter and moves one column to the right with each earlier generation, giving the registered names of the ancestors. Dogs that have won titles are in red writing.
How much are mixed breed puppies worth?
You should expect to pay a premium for a puppy with breeding rights or even for a puppy advertised as show quality with papers. You should budget anywhere from $2,600 upwards to $10,000 or even more for a Mixed/Other with top breed lines and a superior pedigree. The average cost for all Mixed Others sold is $600.
Can you sue a breeder for a mixed breed dog?
If you purchase a puppy from a purebred breeder and later learn the dog is not a purebred, you also have a good case. It all comes down to the contract. If the contract clearly states the dog is a purebred, and you find out later the dog is a mixed-breed, you will likely prevail in a lawsuit.
Is it true that a dog can be registered but not purebred?
It’s true. A dog can have registration papers, yet not be purebred, because registration papers can be falsified. Most registries, such as the AKC, operate primarily on the honor system. They simply take the breeder’s word for it that “King” and “Queen” were really the parents of Solomon.
Can you send money to a breeder and never get the puppies?
One person sent money to a breeder of Huskies but never got the puppies. A very similar thing happened with an English Bulldog breeder, but the buyers could identify the fraud just before sending the money. A woman found an online ad to adopt a puppy from a family for free, and she’d only have to pay for shipping, which she did.
How much does it cost to buy a dog from a breeder?
Fraudsters primarily take advantage of people who want a purebred dog but do not want to pay a full price for the puppy at reputable breeders. This will often range from $2000 and up to $10,000 or even more. They offer the same breed dog for ten times less.