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Contact the BTCD for help evaluating advertisements you are
seeing across the region. As you begin your search here are three basic rules: 1. Quality dogs are seldom publicly advertised, and are often obtained by establishing a relationship with the breeder prior to breeding. 2. Shipping dogs to strangers is not a responsible practice and
often leads to dogs entering the rescue system. 3. Ads that state "Champion"
and "Show" dogs for sale can be misleading. Don't be fooled into paying a show-dog price, with
no proof of Champion bloodline, for the same quality of dog you can get through rescue. Taking time to
understand how breeders play a key role in the advancement, or the decline of the breed, is your responsibility as a future
owner. The time and effort you put into this search is not only important to your purchase, it's critical
to the longevity of the breed. You can stop unwarranted and irresponsible breeding activities. Know Your Breeder!
1. What Bull Terrier organizations do they belong to and support?
If none, why not? 2. Where are the parents to the pups?
3. Can I visit your home to see the pups in their environment, as well as the parents? 4. Do the dogs live with other animals, children? 5. Do the parents have any aggression issues? Food, Toys, etc. 6. Do the parents have any obsessive tendencies? Tail Chasing, Feet Chewing, Licking 7. How many litters has this bitch had? (if more than three - run!) 8. How many litters do they breed a year? 9. Up to what age do they guarantee the health of the pup against genetic diseases? (Should be 1.5 to 2 yrs) 10. If the dog does not work out with my family, can I bring it back to the breeder? Print this list of questions and take to a breeder when researching your purchase. |
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