Questions For A Shar Pei Breeder

When you are ready to get your Shar Pei you will want to ask a lot of questions of a lot of Shar Pei breeders to make sure that you are getting the right breeder for you. You are not just looking for someone to buy your dog from you are looking for the person that will be involved in your dog's life along with you for many years to come so you need to find someone you can trust and someone you can talk to. One way to be sure of the Shar Pei breeders you choose is to ask them the right questions. Here are some good questions to get started with.

Always start off any conversation with a breeder by asking them what national breeding registry they are listed with. A national breeding registry is going to have a set of breeding standards that their members adhere to and you can use that to see if a breeder is for you or not. If a breeder is not listed with a registry then find out what standards for breeding they do use.

With a good Shar Pei breeder the relationship between owner and breeder does not end when the transaction is finished. A reputable breeder will be there for the owner for many years to come to make sure that the owner knows how to give quality care to their new dog and offer any advice that the owner may need on how to care for their new pet.

It is very important to maintain open communication with your breeder and if you are talking with a breeder that indicates that they may not have a policy where they stay in contact with owners after the sale then you may want to forget about doing business with that particular breeder and move on to the next candidate.

If you are talking with a reputable breeder then they will tell you that not only do you get the dog when you are ready to take your pup home but you also get complete and detailed care and feeding instructions that every owner needs and a sample of your dog's food as well. If the breeder you are talking to has no intention of offering care instructions or a food sample then you probably do not want to deal with that breeder.

You want to know that your Shar Pei breeder is prepared to be there for the good times and the bad and that is why one question you should ask is if they have a policy of taking back dogs they have sold.

Ask prospective Shar Pei breeders if they have a policy of taking back dogs rather than having the dog end up abandoned or wind up in a shelter. You won't get your money back but at least you know you are dealing with someone that cares as much about your dog as you do.

Be ready with a lot of questions for your Shar Pei breeder. A good breeder will insist on questions and a good breeder may also be able to offer you free pet insurance so be sure to ask about that as well. Get to know your breeder because they will be a big part of your life and the future of your pet as well.

About the Author

Melissa Coleman is an avid lover of the Shar Pei and owns a popular website that can teach you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Shar Pei. Among other topics there, you can also learn all about Shar Pei Breeding plus a whole lot more.