First lets start with Pet Shops
You may think you are helping
the puppies, the problem is, your helping the puppy mills stay open.
Ok on to breeders
A breeder asks to meet you someplace
other then there home.
A breeder asks you to come by
there home so they can show you what they have available.
A breeder has one price for the
dog with papers and another price without.
Be leery of a breeder that claims
to show, that is selling puppies without papers.
A breeder says they have one,
but you have to buy it now because they have others wanting it.
A breeder says they have one,
but they don't think it is what you are looking for.
A breeder says they have one,
but you have to co-own it with me so I can breed it later if I choose.
A breeder tells you that they
have Tea-Cup chihuahuas.
A breeder says they have one,
that will only be approximately 2 pounds as adult.
A breeder tells you they have
a litter available or they can put you on a waiting list.
Advertisements asking over $100.00
for dogs with NO Papers
A breeder tells you they had
3 litters last week and we have lots to choose from
or They say they have puppies
available all year round.
A breeder tells you a reasonable
price to expect to pay for pet quality puppies, on AKC Limited registration
or spay/neuter contract, is $200 to $450.00.
A breeder tells you Brindles
and Blues cost more because they are RARE....Not True.
A breeder tells you Color does
not make the price of the dog go up.
A breeders that is attending
a Dog Show and has several puppies with them for Sale.
A breeder makes arrangements
to meet you at a Dog Show, in your area, with the puppy they have sent you
photos of and have talked to you extensively about.
A breeder tells you the price
is the same for all sizes, they are Pet Quality regardless of weight.
A breeder says it is normal for
a chihuahua to have multiple moleras.