Is the breeder registered with their Canine control council? Are they registered with a breed club?
• Responsible breeders can usually be found through referrals from Veterinarians, dog sport clubs, established kennels, training clubs. or alternatively you can contact your Canine Association for advice on where to locate your nearest breed club.- in Victoria it would be www.gsdcv.org.au . Dog shows etc are also good places to talk to breeders if you are a prospective puppy buyer. • Once you have located a breed club, go for a visit and talk to members, instructors etc. Try to avoid the person that can find no fault with his/her dogs. • Responsible breeders usually have a broad knowledge of the breed and the ancestors of the dogs within the pedigree. It is good if you can view both mum and dad if at all possible, but just having the breeding pair on the premises does not constitute a reputable/responsible breeder! • A responsible breeder knows about hereditary problems within their breed and should have a basic knowledge of genetics. The responsible breeder will try to minimize the ch
