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.
Breeders have extensive knowledge about their breeds and their wisdom can be extremely helpful to their puppy families.
Most accountable breeders are entrenched in activities revolving around their dogs and their breeds, demonstrating how passionate they are.
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.
