You are interested in a dog and you are considering purchasing from a breeder. What are you considering in a well and thoughtfully bred dog?

You are imagining a physically and mentally happy dog who will be with you for life and an active partner in your lifestyle.

What could possibly go wrong? You're buying from a breeder, so everything should be fine, right?
Maybe.
Maybe not.

How do you find a good breeder? One who is committed to promoting the standards of their purebred or mixed-breed dogs, and consistently produces mentally and physically sound dogs?

The internet is a vast resource of information, but how do you weed out an ethical breeder from
a puppy mill operation?
In short, by taking time to do a through research, rather than simply clicking the mouse over a pretty picture.

This is part 2 in the FInding a New Friend series, which presents several guidelines for aiding your search towards reputable breeders of purebred and mixed breed dogs.

• what questions should you ask?

• why are health clearances important?

• what should you look for in a breeder
  

cost: free
date: May 10, 2025

time: 11 am- 12:30 am
location: Chilmark Public Library