Does the breeder have any specific requirements concerning veterinary medicine or homeopathy?
Some breeders do not want their pups to have vaccines. They want their buyers to use homeopathic medicine. Some go so far as refusing to guarantee their pups if the pups receive any vaccines. They want the pups health dealt with by homeopathy. I have a serious problem with this demand. First of all, there are not enough homeopathic practitioners to treat the entire pet population. Secondly, anyone can claim to be a homeopathic practitioner. Make sure you are willing to comply with the breeders health maintenance requirements or you could be in real serious trouble if your pup develops a health problem. Does the breeder require that you crop your pup or does he/she permit natural ears? Which do you prefer and will the breeder support or permit your choice. If not, find another breeder. If you need help with this decision, you can order a tape from S.F. Products (800-235-2094) called All About Ears. The tapes discusses the pros and cons of both cropped ears and the natural ear; how to lo
