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What are some re-flags to look out for when choosing a breeder?

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What are some re-flags to look out for when choosing a breeder?

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· Over-zealous pricing · Uncleanly environment and unthrifty pups and adults · Overly-ambitious contracts and co-ownerships · Lack of purchase contract and health records · “Show Quality” pups out of non-champion parents. Grading all pups as “show quality”. · Inappropriate temperaments of adult dogs in the environment · Lack of genetic testing of breeding stock · Sales of white Dobermans · Puppy mills We welcome questions about Wingate Dobermans or the breed in general.