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No dog is a
"pure-bred" if it does not have an Individual Dog Registration
Certificate issued by the
Canadian Kennel Club; regardless of parentage! The
"PAPERS" are provided at NO EXTRA COST to the buyer. The papers are
not available at time of purchase as the transfer of ownership must
be mailed into the CKC. They are usually mailed back to the breeder
so they can complete their breeding records; then forwarded to the
new owner within 6 months of purchase. The registration paper will
now have your name as the owner on it.
The cost of the puppy or
dog, is usually determined by the expense to the breeder. Factors to
take into consideration are the genetic and health screening of the
parents, cost of stud service, cost of travel to and from the stud,
veterinary bill (health checks, wormings, docking tails, removing
dewclaws, inoculations, and ear cropping), food, shelter and proper
upkeep of animals and facility. Another expense to the breeder is
KNOWLEDGE. Knowledge of the dog's ancestry, genetic background,
temperament, subscriptionsto dog journals, memberships in various
clubs, a library of books and countless hours interacting with the
dogs.
Deal with a breeder that
is involved in many aspects of dog ownership: training, showing and
working. these breeders are usually more informed and are
continuously striving to improve their line. most will offer some
kind of written guarantee against genetic health problems. get you
money's worth - BUY FROM A BREEDER!
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