| u are contemplating breeding Pit Bull puppies, it is | | | | the Pit Bull is knowledgeable on how to care for it, |
| important that you take the steps necessary to | | | | training, exercise, feeding, etc. In the event the |
| become a responsible breeder. There is more to | | | | buyer isn’t familiar with how to care of the |
| being a breeder than just creating puppies. It is | | | | dog, or has questions, you should be more than |
| important to be a breeder that really cares for the | | | | willing to help, or recommend her to resources that |
| dogs, not just one that is doing it only for monetary | | | | can. Inform the buyer of the specific needs of the |
| purposes. You should always have the best interest | | | | dog, so that they can be prepared before taking the |
| of your Pit Bulls at heart. | | | | Pit Bull puppy home. Be up front about any |
| Before considering breeding any dog, it is imperative | | | | suspected health problems, or any hereditary issues. |
| that it be up to date on all vaccinations, and should | | | | Advise that all Pit Bulls need preventative care and |
| have a full physical exam to diagnose and treat any | | | | vaccinations, and that they should obtain a good |
| potential medical problems. You want the breeding | | | | veterinarian to do this. Also, give any grooming or |
| dogs to be in the best health possible to ensure that | | | | special care information as needed. |
| the pups will be equally healthy. You should also | | | | Caring breeders should be willing to help in any way |
| ensure routine medical exams throughout the | | | | necessary, even years after the dog has been |
| pregnancy and after delivery. It is important not to | | | | purchased. Advise the buyer of how they can reach |
| over breed the dogs, to give them a break between | | | | you if there is any problem with the Pit Bull puppy, or |
| litters. Health tends to decline with higher numbers of | | | | if they have any questions. |
| pregnancies. | | | | It is important to inform potential buyers about the |
| Part of being a responsible breeder is ensuring the | | | | aggressive nature that most Pit Bulls tend to have. |
| safety of the Pit Bulls you breed. You should always | | | | Let them know that they are dogs that require a lot |
| be certain you are sending your animals to a loving | | | | of love, attention, and training in order to thrive. |
| caring home. Try to find out about the buyers | | | | Most of all, love the animals that you breed. Yes, you |
| lifestyle to determine if they will have time to pay | | | | may make money from selling your Pit Bull puppies, |
| adequate attention to the Pit Bull puppy, and that it | | | | but in the end, it is about matching loving pet with |
| will be a good fit with children or animals already in | | | | loving owner. That is your ultimate responsibility as a |
| the household. Be certain that the person purchasing | | | | Pit Bull breeder. |