| Many times I find people searching online for an | | | | obtained show titles/working certificates. |
| American Pitbull Terrier breeder or kennel while they | | | | Conformation, Weight Pull, Ect. Purple Ribbon, |
| look for a puppy. However, most people who are | | | | Champion, Grand Champion, Ect. |
| looking for a quality pet or even show dog do not | | | | 4. Knowledgeable of the breed and researches |
| really know what to look for in a breeder. | | | | genetics when selecting a breeding pair. |
| There is an abundance of pitbull kennels out there. | | | | 5. Breeds to improve his dogs, bloodlines or the |
| Some who display ethical breeding standards while | | | | breed. |
| others just breed for fast money. It is very | | | | 6. Sells puppies with contracts. |
| important when looking for the right puppy, to find | | | | 7. Follows up to check on sold puppies. |
| the right breeder to purchase your puppy from. | | | | 8. Requires pups to return to breeder if the owner |
| Purchasing a puppy from a back-yard breeder is | | | | can no longer care for the dog. |
| never a good idea. They breed for quantity NOT | | | | Traits Of A Back Yard Breeder |
| quality. If you are going to spend any money on a | | | | 1. Dogs may be slim and look uncared for. |
| dog for pet or show, it is best to deal with | | | | 2. Dogs normally have no papers or if they do the |
| knowledgeable breeders or registered kennels. That | | | | pedigrees are nothing more than fellow bred by |
| way you know you are going to get a good puppy | | | | backyard breeders. |
| that will develop into a healthy adult. | | | | 3. Does not know very much about the breed and |
| When you are searching for that perfect puppy to | | | | simply selects the dogs he thinks will have the most |
| bring home, it is very important to look beyond all | | | | pups. |
| those cute faces! Purchasing a puppy from a | | | | 4. Feeds what ever dog food is the cheapest. |
| back-yard breeder does not just mean you save | | | | 5. Breeds for extra money or as a job. |
| some money, it can also mean expensive bills down | | | | 6. Puppies are sold after birth in the newspaper or at |
| the road and an uncertain future of your dog. | | | | the flea market to the first person with money. |
| Here are some really great differences between | | | | 7. Sells pups with no contract. So you have no |
| responsible breeders and back-yard breeders. After | | | | recourse if something goes wrong. |
| you read it, you be the judge of whom you | | | | 8. Does not care to follow up and does not care |
| purchase your dog from! | | | | what you do with the dog if you no longer take care |
| Traits of A Responsible Breeder | | | | of it or where it ends up. |
| 1. All dogs look healthy and well groomed. | | | | Hopefully these tips will assist you in finding the right |
| 2. The breeder belongs to breed clubs or | | | | American Pitbull Terrier breeder to purchase your |
| organizations. | | | | puppy from! |
| 3. Breeding dogs have pedigrees with dogs who have | | | | |