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FAQ

Here are some answers to FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions - that I would ask if I were a dog breeder or a dog buyer. I will add more as they occur to me!

Website FAQ

Why should a breeder have a website?

So that people - LOTS of people - can find out about you and your dogs, get in touch with you and buy them! Thes days, most people surf the internet for news, information and friendship or to buy something. When I wanted to buy a pedigree dog, I started my research on the internet because that was a natural thing to do. Most small businesses recognise this change and take advantage of the internet to show the world who they are and to find new customers and sales.

So why shouldn't a breeder do the same? Why shouldn't you? This site shows off my glorious hound and what is possible. I think it looks pretty good!

How can I reach dog buyers?

As a responsible, caring breeder, I am sure that you want your puppies to go to loving, stable homes. I believe that people who take the time and trouble to use the internet to locate breeders of pedigree dogs are the type of people you would want to find. Your website can show off your dog passion and inform people about how to get in touch with you. Another important point is that a good looking, well designed site is very attractive to people. It can make all the difference between people contacting you or ignoring you.

The internet is a global phenomenon. Anyone in the world can find your site and get in touch to buy a puppy from you. With an attractive and well designed site from people who know how to do it - US! - you can have a lot of fun sharing your passion for dogs with more buyer/owners.

How can I find the right dog breeder?

When it comes to choosing your breeder, there are some general pointers you can look at:

  • Are the puppies part of a family home, not in kennel runs?
  • Are all the dogs happy and healthy, excited to meet new people?
  • Where do they spend most of their time, is it clean and well maintained?
  • Can you spend time with the puppy's parents or mother?
  • Is the breeder knowledgeable about the breed?
  • Does the breeder provide you with guidance on caring for and training your puppy?
  • Does the breeder offer to answer your questions after you take the puppy home?
  • Does the breeder provide you with references of other families who have bought puppies from her?
  • Are the dogs fed high quality dog food?
  • Does the breeder have puppies available infrequently and keep a list of interested people for the next litter?
  • FINALLY - NEVER, NEVER, NEVER BUY A DOG YOU HAVEN'T MET IN PERSON!

    • In the main, your choice of breeder is a highly personal one. This might be someone with whom you will have a long relationship. Some breeders like to keep occasional contact and offer to answer your questions at any stage in your dog's life. They may even offer you kennelling when you're on holiday. If you find a breeder like this, and you find them easy to get on with, you've struck gold.