Whether you purchase a Greater Swiss Mountain dog puppy from me or someone else, please choose a responsible breeder for the sake of our wonderful breed. Responsible breeders should be willing and able to provide you with detailed information on how they adhere to any and all of the guidelines below.
The Roles Of A Responsible Breeder (source - BMDCA.org)
At a minimum, responsible breeders:
❖ Formulate sound breeding goals for each litter or longer range breeding program;
❖ Select the stud dog or bitch with very specific, well constructed criteria in mind;
❖ Orchestrate breedings and whelp litters with knowledge, skill, financial resources, and appropriate medical assistance as required;
❖ Provide required postpartum care and handle medical problems as they arise;
❖ Provide required early puppy care including weaning, immunizations, parasite protection, and socialization;
❖ Prepare and execute well-constructed sales contracts and handle AKC registration paperwork;
❖ Evaluate and place puppies in responsible forever homes, educate new puppy owners, and prepare new owner puppy care instructions that include the importance of sharing information with their breeder so he/she can make informed decisions regarding future planned litters.
❖ Understand and fulfill life-long commitments to their puppies and buyers after placement, including taking back any Swissys they have bred for any reason at any time;
❖ Help other want-to-be breeders and those new to the breed. Responsible, reputable breeders do not sell dogs to those who produce mixed breeds (“swissydoodles”) nor do they produce such puppies themselves.
❖ Formulate sound breeding goals for each litter or longer range breeding program;
❖ Select the stud dog or bitch with very specific, well constructed criteria in mind;
❖ Orchestrate breedings and whelp litters with knowledge, skill, financial resources, and appropriate medical assistance as required;
❖ Provide required postpartum care and handle medical problems as they arise;
❖ Provide required early puppy care including weaning, immunizations, parasite protection, and socialization;
❖ Prepare and execute well-constructed sales contracts and handle AKC registration paperwork;
❖ Evaluate and place puppies in responsible forever homes, educate new puppy owners, and prepare new owner puppy care instructions that include the importance of sharing information with their breeder so he/she can make informed decisions regarding future planned litters.
❖ Understand and fulfill life-long commitments to their puppies and buyers after placement, including taking back any Swissys they have bred for any reason at any time;
❖ Help other want-to-be breeders and those new to the breed. Responsible, reputable breeders do not sell dogs to those who produce mixed breeds (“swissydoodles”) nor do they produce such puppies themselves.