Here's another puppy buyer checklist...

[kwhit]

Provided by a wonderful Dane breeder, Jo Kurtz of Hof Kurz Great Danes:


http://www.danemist.com/ABCs/buyingapurebredpuppy.html

[BeauShel]

This is some good information also. I have made this a sticky so it doesnt get lost. It is about great danes but has a great questionaire to ask the breeder about any type of dog. Thank you

[GoldensGirl]

Originally Posted by kwhit

Provided by a wonderful Dane breeder, Jo Kurtz of Hof Kurz Great Danes:


http://www.danemist.com/ABCs/buyingapurebredpuppy.html

Thanks for a pointer to a really helpful site! The starting point may be Great Danes, but the site is full of invaluable information about breeders, breeding, pedigrees, puppy health, lifetime costs of dogs, etc.

[MARYOWNEROFJAKE]

My dog passed away from Lymphoma March 3rd
he was only 5 years old
I am so saddened by it, he was my best friend.
He was starting to suffer so i had him put down
breathing and pain issues some
small intestines and later his lungs had growths it seemed by the vet
cause of his trouble breathing
Is there any way to avoid this again in a dog>?
How to pick out a good healthy puppy 5 generations back.
Mary~

[baileyboym22]

That is simply so sad~ My heart goes out to you. Though a spent many years in the world of horses, showing, and specifically Paints~ I can't answer this specific question. However, I am very familiar with breeders, showing/competition dynamics and issues related to responsible breeding/breeders.

I simply asked different breeders their opinions on Golden health issues, how they are addressing the early cancer issues, and when someone was able to sit down and become passionate about this issue and back up that passion with histories, I made a decision to stay with that individual. Answer that felt incomplete or demeaning in any way~ that was an answer too.....