PUPPY BUYING ONLINE OVER THE PUPPY BUYING ONLINE OVER THE INTERNETINTERNET

A guide to finding healthy A guide to finding healthy happy puppieshappy puppies

IntroductionIntroduction

In the last few years internet puppy sales have skyrocketed . More In the last few years internet puppy sales have skyrocketed . More puppies are being purchased through the internet than any other venue. puppies are being purchased through the internet than any other venue. Most web sites and advertisers are reputable but there are some real bad Most web sites and advertisers are reputable but there are some real bad apples out there. apples out there.

It has been estimated that 50% of internet puppy sales are purchased It has been estimated that 50% of internet puppy sales are purchased sight unseen. This has always amazed me that a person would choose sight unseen. This has always amazed me that a person would choose such an important member of their family from a complete stranger, such an important member of their family from a complete stranger, without ever meeting the puppy. Some don’t even talk to the breeder. without ever meeting the puppy. Some don’t even talk to the breeder. They do everything through e mail or the breeder’s broker.They do everything through e mail or the breeder’s broker.

Using my guidelines may help you find the perfect new family member . Using my guidelines may help you find the perfect new family member . But you must use common sense. If it doesn’t feel right don’t be But you must use common sense. If it doesn’t feel right don’t be pressured into buying. It is a big decision. Many dogs are turned into the pressured into buying. It is a big decision. Many dogs are turned into the shelters because the owners made bad decisions when choosing a puppy. shelters because the owners made bad decisions when choosing a puppy.

Do Your ResearchDo Your Research

Before you start looking make sure the breed(s) you are looking at Before you start looking make sure the breed(s) you are looking at fits your lifestyle. Are your active, quiet, have children, allergy to fits your lifestyle. Are your active, quiet, have children, allergy to dog hair, or not wanting dog hair on your furniture. Do you have the dog hair, or not wanting dog hair on your furniture. Do you have the time and resources for a high maintenance coat. Do you live in and time and resources for a high maintenance coat. Do you live in and apartment, condo or home? Time to train a puppy. Some breeds are apartment, condo or home? Time to train a puppy. Some breeds are more active . Some are harder to train .more active . Some are harder to train .

Once you decide on the breed(s) check out to see what health Once you decide on the breed(s) check out to see what health concerns are genetic to that breed. All dogs mix and pure can have concerns are genetic to that breed. All dogs mix and pure can have health concerns. A good breeder will be able to talk about the health concerns. A good breeder will be able to talk about the problems and will stand behind their puppies. Your Vet can also give problems and will stand behind their puppies. Your Vet can also give you tips on what to look for (health wise) when looking at a puppy. you tips on what to look for (health wise) when looking at a puppy.

What is your budget for a puppy. A well bred healthy young puppy What is your budget for a puppy. A well bred healthy young puppy can run $900 to $2000+ depending on the breed, and quality . Lower can run $900 to $2000+ depending on the breed, and quality . Lower than that from a good breeder would most likely be an older puppy than that from a good breeder would most likely be an older puppy or one with a major show fault or minor heath defect . Be very leery or one with a major show fault or minor heath defect . Be very leery of baby puppies lower than $900 without a reason. If they say they of baby puppies lower than $900 without a reason. If they say they want to get rid of the young puppies, that’s a major RED FLAG. want to get rid of the young puppies, that’s a major RED FLAG.

The Registries The Registries

The two best known registries are American Kennel Club (AKC) and United The two best known registries are American Kennel Club (AKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC) both were established in the late 1800’s . Both have dog Kennel Club (UKC) both were established in the late 1800’s . Both have dog shows for both conformation and performance . The main difference is the shows for both conformation and performance . The main difference is the AKC registers all AKC breeders of dogs including the commercial wholesale AKC registers all AKC breeders of dogs including the commercial wholesale breeders, the UKC (under their code of ethics) prohibits their breeders from breeders, the UKC (under their code of ethics) prohibits their breeders from wholesaling to pet shops and brokers wholesaling to pet shops and brokers

The AKC is the largest all breed registry in the world the UKC is the largest The AKC is the largest all breed registry in the world the UKC is the largest performance registry in the world performance registry in the world

AKC is a non profit registry made up of dog clubs . UKC is owned by Wayne AKC is a non profit registry made up of dog clubs . UKC is owned by Wayne Cavanaugh an AKC judge and former Vice President of AKC.Cavanaugh an AKC judge and former Vice President of AKC.

There are many new dog registries out there. Most established the 90s . There are many new dog registries out there. Most established the 90s . One of which is Continental Kennel Club (CKC)One of which is Continental Kennel Club (CKC)

Continental Kennel Club and some other new registries will register dogs Continental Kennel Club and some other new registries will register dogs with unknown pedigrees. If you find a dog and send a photo and add an with unknown pedigrees. If you find a dog and send a photo and add an additional fee, if in CKC’s opinion it is a purebred they will register it and it additional fee, if in CKC’s opinion it is a purebred they will register it and it can be bred or sold as a registered dog. Because of this I only recommend can be bred or sold as a registered dog. Because of this I only recommend purchasing from AKC or UKC breeders. purchasing from AKC or UKC breeders.

There are registries for legitimate rare breeds (not mix breeds) , breed There are registries for legitimate rare breeds (not mix breeds) , breed specific registries (ie Australian Shepherd) and registries who will not specific registries (ie Australian Shepherd) and registries who will not register a pure breed dog not already registered with AKC or UKC unless it register a pure breed dog not already registered with AKC or UKC unless it is neutered. is neutered.

Permits and Regulations Permits and Regulations

Breeders with a web sites, and ads on breeder Breeders with a web sites, and ads on breeder directories usually have kennel permits .Most would directories usually have kennel permits .Most would be locally licensed , some also have statewide be locally licensed , some also have statewide licenses. licenses.

Up until Nov.18 2013 only breeders who wholesale to Up until Nov.18 2013 only breeders who wholesale to pet shops and their brokers (the middleman that sell pet shops and their brokers (the middleman that sell to the pet shops) had to have a USDA license. People to the pet shops) had to have a USDA license. People who would not buy from a pet shop would not want who would not buy from a pet shop would not want to buy from their suppliers. All has changed as of to buy from their suppliers. All has changed as of Nov. 18 2013. The next slide will explain. Nov. 18 2013. The next slide will explain.

Many states now have Puppy Lemon laws which Many states now have Puppy Lemon laws which regulate the selling of healthy puppies requiring the regulate the selling of healthy puppies requiring the breeder to stand by the puppy’s health with health breeder to stand by the puppy’s health with health guarantees. guarantees.

Most states require breeders collect sales tax. Most states require breeders collect sales tax.

USDA Rule Change a Brief USDA Rule Change a Brief DescriptionDescription

If a dog breeder has only 4 females capable of breeding they may : 1) sell the If a dog breeder has only 4 females capable of breeding they may : 1) sell the puppies sight unseen (ship cargo) and 2.) wholesale the puppies to a pet shop puppies sight unseen (ship cargo) and 2.) wholesale the puppies to a pet shop without requiring a USDA permit. They cannot sell any puppies or dogs not without requiring a USDA permit. They cannot sell any puppies or dogs not born from those 4 females (no stud service or rescues ) born from those 4 females (no stud service or rescues )

Over 4 females the breeder must only sell face to face. The buyer must come Over 4 females the breeder must only sell face to face. The buyer must come to the breeder. It can be at their place of business (home kennel ) or meet at a to the breeder. It can be at their place of business (home kennel ) or meet at a designated place. They will be able to sell stud service puppies, co owned or designated place. They will be able to sell stud service puppies, co owned or breeder terms puppies born off site, do rescue and a not limited to selling breeder terms puppies born off site, do rescue and a not limited to selling puppies only born from their female dogs on the property . They cannot puppies only born from their female dogs on the property . They cannot wholesale puppies and all sales must be face to face. Otherwise a USDA wholesale puppies and all sales must be face to face. Otherwise a USDA permit must be gotten or risk fines up to $10,000.permit must be gotten or risk fines up to $10,000.

The only other exemption is selling breeding stock, hunting dogs , guard dogs, The only other exemption is selling breeding stock, hunting dogs , guard dogs, and working dogs (herding, bomb or drug detection, search and rescue). They and working dogs (herding, bomb or drug detection, search and rescue). They can ship sight unseen, but can only sell for these purposes not for pets. If they can ship sight unseen, but can only sell for these purposes not for pets. If they also sell pets they must sell all face to face or get a USDA permit unless that also sell pets they must sell all face to face or get a USDA permit unless that sale is not a normal sale. sale is not a normal sale.

Rescue organizations also must sell face to face or become USDA licensed. Rescue organizations also must sell face to face or become USDA licensed. USDA has determined donations are no different than any other payment and USDA has determined donations are no different than any other payment and fall under the same rules at pet breeders and rescues may not ship sight fall under the same rules at pet breeders and rescues may not ship sight unseen.unseen.

Cargo Shipping Pros and Cargo Shipping Pros and ConsCons

Pro : Convenience you just have to go to the airport and pickup. Pro : Convenience you just have to go to the airport and pickup. Price may be less than going to the breeder to pick up Price may be less than going to the breeder to pick up

Con: You don’t get to choose the puppy best for you .Con: You don’t get to choose the puppy best for you . Weather embargos may limit when you can get your puppyWeather embargos may limit when you can get your puppy You may have to pay for additional health certificates due You may have to pay for additional health certificates due

to to weather delays in areas where the plane lands It may be weather delays in areas where the plane lands It may be

fine fine Los Angeles but too cold in Denver.Los Angeles but too cold in Denver. Puppies in the hold will be shipped with other puppies Puppies in the hold will be shipped with other puppies

being being shipped to the pet shops. shipped to the pet shops. It is not uncommon for cargo mishaps : on the wrong It is not uncommon for cargo mishaps : on the wrong

flight, flight, injuries, or escapes .The airlines must report occurrences injuries, or escapes .The airlines must report occurrences

Also delayed or cancelled flights Also delayed or cancelled flights

Picking Up Your Puppy Pros Picking Up Your Puppy Pros and Cons and Cons

Pros: In most cases you can choose your puppy.Pros: In most cases you can choose your puppy. You get to meet the breeder and the puppy’s You get to meet the breeder and the puppy’s parent(s) and siblings .parent(s) and siblings . The puppy in the cabin is as safe as you are. They The puppy in the cabin is as safe as you are. They are not exposed to other puppies in cargo or the are not exposed to other puppies in cargo or the the elements, frightening experiences , or being the elements, frightening experiences , or being lost in transit. lost in transit. Cons: You need to take time off to pick up the puppy . One Cons: You need to take time off to pick up the puppy . One possibly two days possibly two days Cost may be more than the average shipping charge ofCost may be more than the average shipping charge of $350 to $400. If 2 days are required there is an extra $350 to $400. If 2 days are required there is an extra expense of a hotel expense of a hotel

Tips on Internet Puppy Tips on Internet Puppy ShoppingShopping

Never buy from a person via just email You want to talk to the breeder Never buy from a person via just email You want to talk to the breeder and any reputable breeder will want to talk to you and any reputable breeder will want to talk to you

Always ask questions : what types of vaccinations, do you provide health Always ask questions : what types of vaccinations, do you provide health guarantees, how long have you bred dogs, references, who is your guarantees, how long have you bred dogs, references, who is your Veterinarian, do you have the parents. Ask about genetic problems Veterinarian, do you have the parents. Ask about genetic problems associated with the breed. If you did your homework you know what they associated with the breed. If you did your homework you know what they are, does the breeder? Are the parents checked for health concerns prior are, does the breeder? Are the parents checked for health concerns prior to being used for breeding Are the puppies registered. to being used for breeding Are the puppies registered.

If you must purchase sight unseen buy puppies that have Micro chips or If you must purchase sight unseen buy puppies that have Micro chips or tattoo identification which should stop bait and switch.tattoo identification which should stop bait and switch.

When buying, unless you really know the seller, use only a credit card. If When buying, unless you really know the seller, use only a credit card. If something goes wrong (sick puppy ) credit card companies will try to something goes wrong (sick puppy ) credit card companies will try to resolve the problem and if they side with you, you will get your money resolve the problem and if they side with you, you will get your money back back

The next slide is the CA puppy lemon law on sales of dogs. Many states The next slide is the CA puppy lemon law on sales of dogs. Many states have a similar law. Check with the state you are buying from . It usually have a similar law. Check with the state you are buying from . It usually applies to Pet shops and some breeders. In CA 3 litters or 20 sales per applies to Pet shops and some breeders. In CA 3 litters or 20 sales per yr. yr.

California Puppy Lemon Law California Puppy Lemon Law

"A STATEMENT OF CALIFORNIA LAW GOVERNING THE SALE OF DOGS The sale of dogs "A STATEMENT OF CALIFORNIA LAW GOVERNING THE SALE OF DOGS The sale of dogs is subject to consumer protection regulation. In the event that a California licensed is subject to consumer protection regulation. In the event that a California licensed veterinarian states in writing that your dog is unfit for purchase because it became ill veterinarian states in writing that your dog is unfit for purchase because it became ill due to an illness or disease that existed within 15 days following delivery to you, or due to an illness or disease that existed within 15 days following delivery to you, or within one year in the case of congenital or hereditary condition, you may choose one within one year in the case of congenital or hereditary condition, you may choose one of the following:(1) Return your dog and receive a refund of the purchase price, plus of the following:(1) Return your dog and receive a refund of the purchase price, plus sales tax, and receive reimbursement for reasonable veterinarian fees up to the cost of sales tax, and receive reimbursement for reasonable veterinarian fees up to the cost of the dog, plus sales tax. (2) Return your dog and receive a dog of your choice of the dog, plus sales tax. (2) Return your dog and receive a dog of your choice of equivalent value, providing a replacement dog is available, and receive reimbursement equivalent value, providing a replacement dog is available, and receive reimbursement for reasonable veterinarian fees up to the cost of the dog, plus sales tax. (3) Keep the for reasonable veterinarian fees up to the cost of the dog, plus sales tax. (3) Keep the dog and receive reimbursement for reasonable veterinarian fees up to 150 percent of dog and receive reimbursement for reasonable veterinarian fees up to 150 percent of the original purchase price of the dog plus sales tax on the original purchase price of the original purchase price of the dog plus sales tax on the original purchase price of the dog. In the event your dog dies, you may receive a refund for the purchase price of the dog. In the event your dog dies, you may receive a refund for the purchase price of the dog, plus sales tax, or a replacement dog of your choice, of equivalent value, and the dog, plus sales tax, or a replacement dog of your choice, of equivalent value, and reimbursement for reasonable veterinary fees for the diagnosis and treatment of the reimbursement for reasonable veterinary fees for the diagnosis and treatment of the dog, if a veterinarian, licensed in this state, states in writing that the dog has died due dog, if a veterinarian, licensed in this state, states in writing that the dog has died due to an illness or disease that existed within 15 days after the purchaser obtained to an illness or disease that existed within 15 days after the purchaser obtained physical possession of the dog after the sale by a dog breeder, or states that the dog physical possession of the dog after the sale by a dog breeder, or states that the dog has died due to a congenital or hereditary condition that was diagnosed by the has died due to a congenital or hereditary condition that was diagnosed by the veterinarian within one year after the purchaser obtained physical possession of the veterinarian within one year after the purchaser obtained physical possession of the dog after the sale by a dog breeder. These fees may not exceed the purchase price of dog after the sale by a dog breeder. These fees may not exceed the purchase price of the dog, plus sales tax.In order to exercise these rights, you must notify the dog the dog, plus sales tax.In order to exercise these rights, you must notify the dog breeder as quickly as possible but no later than five days after learning from your breeder as quickly as possible but no later than five days after learning from your veterinarian that a problem exists. veterinarian that a problem exists.

Lemon Law Cont. Lemon Law Cont.

You must tell the dog breeder about the problem and give the dog breeder the You must tell the dog breeder about the problem and give the dog breeder the name and telephone number of the veterinarian providing the diagnosis.name and telephone number of the veterinarian providing the diagnosis.

If you are making a claim, you must also present to the dog breeder a written If you are making a claim, you must also present to the dog breeder a written veterinary statement, in a form prescribed by law, that the animal is unfit for veterinary statement, in a form prescribed by law, that the animal is unfit for purchase and an itemized statement of all veterinary fees related to the claim. purchase and an itemized statement of all veterinary fees related to the claim. This information must be presented to the dog breeder no later than five days This information must be presented to the dog breeder no later than five days after you have received the written statement from the veterinarian. In the event after you have received the written statement from the veterinarian. In the event that the dog breeder wishes to contest the statement or the veterinarian's bill, the that the dog breeder wishes to contest the statement or the veterinarian's bill, the dog breeder may request that you produce the dog for examination by a licensed dog breeder may request that you produce the dog for examination by a licensed veterinarian of the dog breeder's choice. The dog breeder shall pay the cost of veterinarian of the dog breeder's choice. The dog breeder shall pay the cost of this examination. In the event of death, the deceased dog need not be returned to this examination. In the event of death, the deceased dog need not be returned to the dog breeder if you submit a statement issued by a licensed veterinarian the dog breeder if you submit a statement issued by a licensed veterinarian stating the cause of death. If the parties cannot resolve the claim within 10 stating the cause of death. If the parties cannot resolve the claim within 10 business days following receipt of the veterinarian statement or the examination business days following receipt of the veterinarian statement or the examination by the dog breeder's veterinarian, whichever event occurs later, you may file an by the dog breeder's veterinarian, whichever event occurs later, you may file an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to resolve the dispute. If a party acts in action in a court of competent jurisdiction to resolve the dispute. If a party acts in bad faith, the other party may collect reasonable attorney's fees. If the dog bad faith, the other party may collect reasonable attorney's fees. If the dog breeder does not contest the matter, the dog breeder must make the refund or breeder does not contest the matter, the dog breeder must make the refund or reimbursement no later than 10 business days after receiving the veterinary reimbursement no later than 10 business days after receiving the veterinary certification. This statement is a summary of key provisions of the consumer certification. This statement is a summary of key provisions of the consumer remedies available. California law also provides safeguards to protect dog remedies available. California law also provides safeguards to protect dog breeders from abuse. If you have questions, obtain a copy of the complete breeders from abuse. If you have questions, obtain a copy of the complete relevant statutes. -relevant statutes. -

Local BreedersLocal Breeders

Most people buy local. Many ads locally are on EBay , Oodle and Most people buy local. Many ads locally are on EBay , Oodle and Craig's List. On EBay and Oodle there are very good breeders and Craig's List. On EBay and Oodle there are very good breeders and very bad sellers. Craig's list is not supposed to allow dog breeders to very bad sellers. Craig's list is not supposed to allow dog breeders to advertise and many sellers are “rescues”. advertise and many sellers are “rescues”.

In many places, due to breeder restrictions we are running into illegal In many places, due to breeder restrictions we are running into illegal puppy importers to fill the void for especially small breed puppies. puppy importers to fill the void for especially small breed puppies. The importers bring puppies in from countries such as Korea, Russia The importers bring puppies in from countries such as Korea, Russia and Mexico . They are usually produced in mass production kennels and Mexico . They are usually produced in mass production kennels and are shipped to the USA as young a 3 to 4 weeks of age. In Los and are shipped to the USA as young a 3 to 4 weeks of age. In Los Angels CA alone over 250,000 annually. Angels CA alone over 250,000 annually.

If a person has puppies for sale, especially if they have more than one If a person has puppies for sale, especially if they have more than one breed and do not have at least the mother for each puppy or the breed and do not have at least the mother for each puppy or the father if it is a stud service, they are probably brokers which are father if it is a stud service, they are probably brokers which are required to have a USDA permit . Brokers purchase their puppies from required to have a USDA permit . Brokers purchase their puppies from kennels that stock the pet shops. In the case of illegal importers they kennels that stock the pet shops. In the case of illegal importers they are required to put the puppies into full quarantine until they reach 4 are required to put the puppies into full quarantine until they reach 4 months of age and have had their rabies vaccine at 12 weeks of age. months of age and have had their rabies vaccine at 12 weeks of age. No contact with other dogs or humans other than their caretaker. The No contact with other dogs or humans other than their caretaker. The CDC is in charge of enforcement . The fear is a rabies outbreak. Most CDC is in charge of enforcement . The fear is a rabies outbreak. Most of these countries have rabies in the dog population. In the USA rabies of these countries have rabies in the dog population. In the USA rabies is found in wild animal. Rabies can have up to a 1 year incubation is found in wild animal. Rabies can have up to a 1 year incubation period. period.

RED FLAGSRED FLAGS

Payment via Western Union, 3Payment via Western Union, 3rdrd party checks, or gift cards party checks, or gift cards Only will deal through email Only will deal through email Puppies but no parents or just one or two adults running around with Puppies but no parents or just one or two adults running around with

several litters and breeds of puppies. Most likely a broker, illegal importer several litters and breeds of puppies. Most likely a broker, illegal importer or puppy flipper (stolen)or puppy flipper (stolen)

Meeting you in a parking lot or back street with several puppies. Some will Meeting you in a parking lot or back street with several puppies. Some will give you directions which you think is to their home and end up being this. give you directions which you think is to their home and end up being this. At that point leave. If you can, grab the vehicle plate and report to the local At that point leave. If you can, grab the vehicle plate and report to the local animal control. animal control.

Unregistered purebred or IMO not UKC or AKC registered unless a very rare Unregistered purebred or IMO not UKC or AKC registered unless a very rare breed not yet recognized but registered with their parent club or breed not yet recognized but registered with their parent club or organization . Two prices one with papers or cheaper without. (registration organization . Two prices one with papers or cheaper without. (registration cost about $ 20 to $30 for a litter) cost about $ 20 to $30 for a litter)

Imported puppies. This has been illegal since 2008 if bought in under 6 Imported puppies. This has been illegal since 2008 if bought in under 6 months of age for resale . months of age for resale .

Third party brokers. There is one that runs multiple web sites for almost all Third party brokers. There is one that runs multiple web sites for almost all the breeds. You call and get a seller who may never have seen the puppies the breeds. You call and get a seller who may never have seen the puppies you purchase through them. Kind of like a puppy boiler room. The you purchase through them. Kind of like a puppy boiler room. The breeders working through them may be fine but I would be very careful and breeders working through them may be fine but I would be very careful and ask to talk directly to the breeder.ask to talk directly to the breeder.

Buy it now sites. Puppy picture with a link to a shopping cart . You buy it Buy it now sites. Puppy picture with a link to a shopping cart . You buy it and they ship it to you and they ship it to you

Puppy Telemarketers Puppy Telemarketers

Only difference is you call them. Technically they are Only difference is you call them. Technically they are puppy brokers puppy brokers

They are well trained in the art of selling puppies. Odds They are well trained in the art of selling puppies. Odds are they have never seen or touched any puppy from the are they have never seen or touched any puppy from the breeder they are promoting. breeder they are promoting.

They have slick websites . With the option to buy on They have slick websites . With the option to buy on impulse using the buy it now option . impulse using the buy it now option .

I had a customer who just purchased a puppy for $2500 I had a customer who just purchased a puppy for $2500 plus shipping of $400. The same puppy was advertised by plus shipping of $400. The same puppy was advertised by the breeder on another site for $900 . Nice markup the breeder on another site for $900 . Nice markup

Always Google their name and check with the BBB. In this Always Google their name and check with the BBB. In this case the BBB had in bold red a consumer warning and a case the BBB had in bold red a consumer warning and a phone number to call if you had problems. They had almost phone number to call if you had problems. They had almost 800 domain names. 800 domain names.

The breeder selling the puppy may be fine, but I would The breeder selling the puppy may be fine, but I would never be able to talk to the new owner knowing they paid never be able to talk to the new owner knowing they paid more than double what I wanted for my puppy .more than double what I wanted for my puppy .

Puppy Flippers Puppy Flippers

Newest of puppy peddlers.Newest of puppy peddlers. Puppies and adult dogs they can easily sell that have Puppies and adult dogs they can easily sell that have

more than likely been stolen more than likely been stolen Favorite place to sell Craig’s list and other free Favorite place to sell Craig’s list and other free

venues. venues. Most are sold out at low prices ($50 to $300) to move Most are sold out at low prices ($50 to $300) to move

them out quicklythem out quickly Some flippers pose as rescue groups to help move Some flippers pose as rescue groups to help move

them outthem out Others owners needing to re home.Others owners needing to re home. If you purchase one of these dogs, you may be charged If you purchase one of these dogs, you may be charged

with receiving stolen property . You will definitely have with receiving stolen property . You will definitely have to give up the pet and testify against the thief to give up the pet and testify against the thief

Illegal Imports Illegal Imports

Thousands bought into the USA annually . Mostly from Korea, Thousands bought into the USA annually . Mostly from Korea, Croatia, Mexico and other Asian countriesCroatia, Mexico and other Asian countries

In 2008 a law was signed that no puppy under 6 months of In 2008 a law was signed that no puppy under 6 months of age could be bought to the USA to be resold . age could be bought to the USA to be resold .

Enforcement is CDC which fears a major Rabies outbreak and Enforcement is CDC which fears a major Rabies outbreak and other diseases that are not found in the dog populationother diseases that are not found in the dog population

They come from the Puppy Mills in their countries of origin They come from the Puppy Mills in their countries of origin and are sold through a network of brokers. and are sold through a network of brokers.

Most are shipped in under 8 weeks of age . Some as young as Most are shipped in under 8 weeks of age . Some as young as 4 weeks of age and are immediately put up for sale .4 weeks of age and are immediately put up for sale .

CDC dose not have the manpower to enforce. The importers CDC dose not have the manpower to enforce. The importers now are required to put the puppies in full quarantine until 4 now are required to put the puppies in full quarantine until 4 months of age and to have a Rabies shot done at 3 months . months of age and to have a Rabies shot done at 3 months . Any puppy for sale under 4 months from another country is an Any puppy for sale under 4 months from another country is an illegal import and has broken quarantine. The fine is illegal import and has broken quarantine. The fine is $200,000. $200,000.

Nothing Wrong with ThisNothing Wrong with This

Some breeders will have you fill out a application before calling Some breeders will have you fill out a application before calling you. you.

Limited registration or non breeding contractsLimited registration or non breeding contracts Spay or neuter contractsSpay or neuter contracts Non refundable deposits. (Very common. If you are serious about Non refundable deposits. (Very common. If you are serious about

buying a puppy ,there should be no problem )buying a puppy ,there should be no problem ) Some breeders will sell only as co-owner. They stay as ½ owner on Some breeders will sell only as co-owner. They stay as ½ owner on

the puppy the puppy Some reputable breeders will meet you at dog shows, their Some reputable breeders will meet you at dog shows, their

handlers or friend’s kennel or go to your home to deliver your handlers or friend’s kennel or go to your home to deliver your puppy . (now required by USDA) puppy . (now required by USDA)

Cash only. Most small breeders cannot take credit cards. In this Cash only. Most small breeders cannot take credit cards. In this economy paper checks from strangers may be a liability . economy paper checks from strangers may be a liability .

Asking a decent price for their young puppies. Out of pocket Asking a decent price for their young puppies. Out of pocket expenses for a healthy well bred puppy can easily run $800 up PER expenses for a healthy well bred puppy can easily run $800 up PER PUPPY. Many breeders will have over $3000+ invested in their 4 PUPPY. Many breeders will have over $3000+ invested in their 4 pup litter before 10 weeks of age. If you truly cannot afford more pup litter before 10 weeks of age. If you truly cannot afford more than $600 or less for a young puppy consider an older pet puppy or than $600 or less for a young puppy consider an older pet puppy or private adult adoptions from a breeder or club member associated private adult adoptions from a breeder or club member associated with the breed. with the breed.

In ConclusionIn Conclusion

With the new federal rules and ever evolving State and Local laws , it With the new federal rules and ever evolving State and Local laws , it has made it more difficult for the consumer to find a new family has made it more difficult for the consumer to find a new family member. Many breeders will stop breeding, many will try to adapt. member. Many breeders will stop breeding, many will try to adapt. One thing is for sure finding a well bred puppy has just become One thing is for sure finding a well bred puppy has just become more difficult.more difficult.

The void is being filled in part with illegal puppy sellers, brokers and The void is being filled in part with illegal puppy sellers, brokers and thieves . They don’t worry about regulations, they just move to a thieves . They don’t worry about regulations, they just move to a different location. different location.

At the very least, if you can, purchase face to face. Only buy puppies At the very least, if you can, purchase face to face. Only buy puppies where you can see the parents. If you must ship only purchase with where you can see the parents. If you must ship only purchase with a credit card and only with the breeder you can talk to on the a credit card and only with the breeder you can talk to on the phone.phone.

If you will not purchase a puppy in a pet shop then do not buy from If you will not purchase a puppy in a pet shop then do not buy from their suppliers which include USDA kennels that do both wholesale their suppliers which include USDA kennels that do both wholesale and retail, puppy brokers or imported puppies which come from and retail, puppy brokers or imported puppies which come from kennels not regulated as we do in the USA.kennels not regulated as we do in the USA.

Important Links Important Links

BBB BBB http://www.bbb.org/http://www.bbb.org/ USDA kennel search . Type in the State and all USDA kennels USDA kennel search . Type in the State and all USDA kennels

will be listed along with their current status and inspection will be listed along with their current status and inspection reports. reports. http://acissearch.aphis.usda.gov/LPASearch/faces/LPASearch.jhttp://acissearch.aphis.usda.gov/LPASearch/faces/LPASearch.jspxspx

User friendly genetic disorders of purebred dogs User friendly genetic disorders of purebred dogs http://ic.upei.ca/cidd/breeds/overviewhttp://ic.upei.ca/cidd/breeds/overview

Center for Disease Control CDC document signed by puppy Center for Disease Control CDC document signed by puppy importers. importers. http://www.cdc.gov/animalimportation/pdf/dog-import.pdfhttp://www.cdc.gov/animalimportation/pdf/dog-import.pdf

Although a law was passed in 2008 re puppy Although a law was passed in 2008 re puppy imports ,enforcement has been difficult. This is information imports ,enforcement has been difficult. This is information on new rules to help inspectors. As of 2013 the USDA has not on new rules to help inspectors. As of 2013 the USDA has not adopted regulation to enforce the 2008 law adopted regulation to enforce the 2008 law http://www.akc.org/press_center/article.cfm?article_id=4474http://www.akc.org/press_center/article.cfm?article_id=4474

About the PresenterAbout the Presenter

Member of the Canine Ambassador Program with Orange Empire Dog Member of the Canine Ambassador Program with Orange Empire Dog Club. Educating people in the joy canines bring into our lives through their Club. Educating people in the joy canines bring into our lives through their relationship, interaction, and unconditional love. relationship, interaction, and unconditional love.

Pet Professional specializing in the training of puppies in Sun Valley since Pet Professional specializing in the training of puppies in Sun Valley since 1974 . My boarding, training and breeding kennel was awarded Small 1974 . My boarding, training and breeding kennel was awarded Small Business of the Year 2000 all businesses by United Chambers of Business of the Year 2000 all businesses by United Chambers of Commerce.Commerce.

Breeder of quality Silky Terriers and Wire Fox Terriers Breeder of quality Silky Terriers and Wire Fox Terriers I have owned and/or bred 21 Conformation Champions including 6 I have owned and/or bred 21 Conformation Champions including 6

International Champions International Champions Member and former Vice President of the City of Angels Silky Terrier ClubMember and former Vice President of the City of Angels Silky Terrier Club Past President of Sun Valley Chamber of CommercePast President of Sun Valley Chamber of Commerce Have also served on the boards of Associated Terrier Breeders, Animal Have also served on the boards of Associated Terrier Breeders, Animal

Safe Haven Foundation, United Chambers of CommerceSafe Haven Foundation, United Chambers of Commerce Photos provided by Delayre Kennel are Wire Fox and Silky Terrier puppies Photos provided by Delayre Kennel are Wire Fox and Silky Terrier puppies Copyright © 2013 Delayre Kennel Permission to use with credit to Copyright © 2013 Delayre Kennel Permission to use with credit to

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