Breeders have extensive knowledge about their breeds and their wisdom can be extremely helpful to their puppy families.
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.
Most accountable breeders have waiting lists so you may be required to wait several months or a year or more to bring home a puppy.
When discussing purchasing a puppy from an accountable breeder you should expect a thorough evaluation process.