Most accountable breeders are entrenched in activities revolving around their dogs and their breeds, demonstrating how passionate they are.
An accountable breeder welcomes prospective puppy owners to visit them and their kennels, and will want to get to know you, your family, and your lifestyle.
At a minimum, your puppy should come home with their first set of vaccinations, vet records and a unique identifier such as a microchip.
Adding a new member to your family can be an exciting and patience-trying experience, but don’t let your anticipation of your new arrival let you forget that not all individuals selling dogs or puppies are accountable, reputable breeders.
Many accountable breeders use sires and dams from outside of Canada to help strengthen and improve the genetic diversity in their breed. Find out if your breeder used a dam or sire from outside of Canada, or if the puppies are being imported to Canada. Also, learn more about Canada’s dog import regulations and CFIA’s role in regulating imports and more.
