20 - Find your Pups Loving Homes
A responsible breeder makes sure that every single puppy goes to an owner who will provide it with the same love and devotion for life that the breeder has provided for the first eight or ten weeks. This means careful screening and evaluation of each person or family interested in getting a puppy.
By this time you have learned everything you can about your breed, and you know all the pros and cons of ownership. It's important to share this information-including the negative aspects-with prospective puppy owners. You should be ready to explain why a dog requiring a lot of coat care or training is not the best match for a workaholic, or why a tiny dog may not be appropriate for a family with small, active children. You must be absolutely committed to placing your puppies only in homes you believe will provide excellent care.
You also have the responsibility to provide AKC registration papers to the puppy's new owners. This means applying for registration of the litter in plenty of time to be able supply applications to owners at the time of sale. You should explain the benefits of registration to the owners and help them complete the registration application. Conditions such as limited registration or co-ownership should be explained in full. You will also want to provide the new puppy owner's with vaccination/health records, feeding instructions, any health or genetic tests done on the puppy as well as a copy of the sales agreement/contract.
