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.
When discussing purchasing a puppy from an accountable breeder you should expect a thorough evaluation process.
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.
At a minimum, your puppy should come home with their first set of vaccinations, vet records and a unique identifier such as a microchip.
Breeders have extensive knowledge about their breeds and their wisdom can be extremely helpful to their puppy families.