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I decided to create this series of articles to address the top questions I've been asked as a veterinary technician. I'm a CVDT (Certified Veterinary Dental Technician), have been in the field for over ten years and have noticed a trend in the most commonly asked questions by pet owners. The answers found in these articles will reflect how things have been done in my experience only; keep in mind that all veterinarians and veterinary hospitals have varying policies and techniques. For the purpose of this article, we're going to do something a little differently. We've all read articles or seen experts on the television telling us how to find a good pet breeder. But I want to pinpoint some things that typically, if encountered, should send up huge red flags when you're in the process of searching for a new pet. In general, these guidelines can apply to dog, cat, bird or any other kind of pet breeder for that matter. 1. Low Prices or Abnormally High Prices Ok, everyone is looking for a bargain. We all get it; the economy is bad, you're retired, you have other obligations for your money, or perhaps you just want to find the cheapest pet possible. Here's the rub. You get what you pay for. A good quality breeder typically charges more for their animals because they are worth more. A good breeder breeds for the benefit breed, not for the income. Bad breeders breed for the income so they are more apt to sell at a lower price in the efforts to sell more, and more often. Get to the bottom of why your breeder charges what they charge and get details on what they've done for the animals and the parents. On the other hand, watch out for those super high priced mixed breed puppies and kittens or hybrid birds and other pets. Ultimately, what you are getting, is a mutt, or mix. For example, if you pay $1000 for a dog because the breeder has totally hyped up the Labradoodle, wouldn't you feel pretty stupid later on telling people that you just paid a grand for a mutt dog that you probably could have found in a shelter? No matter what these mixed-breed breeders tell you, it's still a mix. No two will ever come out the same and they cannot predict what type of coat or personality the animal will have. Use your dollars for a high quality, healthy animal that hopefully has a long family line of good quality health. 2. Price Change Now, this should just be plain obvious! If you contact a breeder for say a Doberman puppy, or maybe a Macaw chick and are quoted a price, that price should remain in effect until you purchase said pet. If that changes, you need to be concerned. Quality breeders set their prices to cover their costs from the beginning. If the price starts to go up ever couple of days, run away! 3. Restricted Access to Kennels, Catteries, Aviaries, etc. You should always be allowed to see the parents of the pet you are interested in. You should also always be allowed to see the facilities in which the pets are housed, fed and exercised. Many breeders will tell potential customers that they cannot allow just anyone to pass through their facilities due to the possibility of transmitting diseases. Again, a red flag. If they don't allow customers to go through the actual kennel, cattery, aviary or other housing they should at least have it set up so you can see it. The animals should be healthy enough, vaccinated, etc. to be able to ward off any potential disease threats that may occur from walking by. Insist on seeing the facilities and the parents of the pet you are purchasing. Getting a good look at the parents is going to give you a better idea about your own purchase. Interact with them and see how they interact with the other animals. It's also always a great idea to watch your chosen pet interact in its familiar surroundings. Many times breeders will remove the bird, puppy or dog into a separate facility so that he is the only one you are able to see. Regardless of what kind of animal it is, it's always best to see how he acts with others and also to check out what type of environment he's been living in. 4. Poor Quality Housing This is a huge red flag! If you come across what is referred to as a "backyard breeder" turn away and turn away fast! While these are most commonly dog breeders, they can be any type of animal breeder. The term "backyard breeder" is used both literally and figuratively. If you see a mother Lab chained up in the back yard with her little of puppies "for sale", that is a backyard breeder. If you come across a parrot breeder with a bunch of tiny outdoor cages, with birds crammed in to the max and babies like crazy, that too is considered a "backyard breeder". Anytime you see these bad conditions, you'll know that it's a poor situation. Don't fall into the trap of buying the pet because you "feel sorry" for it, either! These breeders get away with it because they are continuously supported. They couldn't care less what your reasoning for buying is. Mills are a huge problem as well. These are seen when breeders produce high volumes of pets of a large variety. The most common are puppy mills which are easy to recognize; loads of puppies for sale from a ton of different breeds. Again, good quality breeders breed for the love of and the quality of the breed itself. You won't find many great breeders that offer ten different breeds of puppies at any given time. 5. Unknown or Unacceptable Medical History Always insist on seeing medical records for your chosen pet, whether it be veterinary examinations, vaccinations or dewormings. Even if the pet has had a condition in the past, it is important for the breeder to show you this. But don't stop there! You should always know the medical history of the parents' as well. This goes for dogs, cats, and birds. Those parents are going to be a prime example of what your pet is going to live up to. If the parents have a history of arthritis, yours will likely have it as well. Most good breeders will have hips and elbows certified for large breeds of dogs and are ready to show this certification. All species and breeds have particular things to look out for that are common within that breed so never be afraid to ask the breeder to show what has been done in the past for your pet and the parents. When you're looking for a new pet it is an exciting time, but don't get so caught up in it that you take home the first one you've found if you've come across any of these red flags. Ultimately, it is your money and you are purchasing an animal that you are going to have to live with for eight, twenty...maybe even sixty years, as with many parrots. Make the right choice, take your time, ask lots of questions and use common sense! If you are uncomfortable with any part of the process, chances are your subconscious is telling you something. Take a minute and listen to it! |
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