What kind of health problems does the breed have?
Does the breeder offer any health guarantees?
Are the parents x-rayed for hip dysplasia?
If you see the actual kennel setup, is there an odor? Are the
kennels clean? Are the coats shiny and healthy looking?
Can you see the parents? Take care to notice the personalities of
both parents. You should be able to at least see the mother.
Are there any contracts regarding ownership and/or
spaying/neutering?
Look at the pedigrees - you may not be able to recognize any dogs,
but you should at least be able to tell whether this is a brother/sister or
father/daughter or otherwise close breeding.
Ask to see the AKC registration certificates of the parents. You
should be able to get your "blue" litter certificate with the puppy. This will
allow you to register your puppy with AKC. Make sure it is properly signed by the rightful
owner of the litter.
Will the breeder be available for questions after you get the puppy
home?
Is the health & personality guaranteed with replacement puppy
or are you just out of luck?
Will be the breeder give you some written information regarding
breed health problems?
What about a schedule for vaccinations. (The Weimaraner Club of
America has a specific schedule for recommended vaccinations.)
Does the breeder give a packet of information to the new puppy
owner that includes basic training materials? (crate training?)
