Kennel ALPPHADIRATO

Where do you want your puppy to come from?
with permission by the author, original on the Blue Knight Labradors homepage, USA

Responsible Breeder	Back Yard Breeder	Volume Breeder	Puppy Mill Puppy Broker Pet Shop
Breeds with an eye to improving their own dogs and the breed in general. Can verbalize why they bred these two dogs. Knows that it is unlikely that they'll break even after all genetic testing and care of mother and puppies.	Often breed "Just Once" sometimes owns both parents, as a "breeding pair". Usually hope to make some money, but they are not purely profit minded.	Medium to large operation whose only purpose is to sell dogs at a profit. Usually will brag many years of breeding, that they sell to movie stars, or other "important" people.	Medium to large operation whose only purpose is to sell dogs at a profit.
Often has a waiting list for puppies.	Breed simply to produce puppies to sell	Breed simply to produce puppies to sell	Breed simply to produce puppies to sell
Seldom has puppies available.	Brag that their dog is related to a famous dog (such as the dog who played in "Old Yeller" or in a commercial.	Brag that their dog is related to a famous dog (such as the dog who played in "Old Yeller" or in a commercial.
Usually doesn't have more than one breed of dogs.	Usually only has only one breed of dogs	Has more than one breeds of dogs to sell	Has many breeds of dogs to sell.
Does not advertise in newspapers. Puppies sold through word of mouth, because of club/breed contacts.	Advertises in the newspaper, through posted signs, and sometimes takes puppies to public places to sell.	Advertises in the newspaper. Donates to auctions.	Advertises in the newspaper, sells retail.
supplies shot records, pedigrees, AKC registration, care information.	Thinks being purebred equals quality and health. Sometimes has had the vet give shots, sometimes doesn't.	supplies shot records, pedigrees, AKC papers	supplies shot records (if any), AKC registration.
Eager to share detailed breed information	Lacks knowledge about the breed	Often has slanted information to offer. I.e... has many reasons why they do not get involved in breed clubs. Will often state "politics" as their reason. Sometimes does not register with the AKC, and offers slanted info against the AKC	Offers little to no useful info. Only interest is in selling a puppy.
explains genetic defects in the breed	Lacks knowledge about the genetic defects - ignorance or denial of genetic defects in the breed	Denial of genetic defects in the breed or boasts "never" having produced genetic problems.	Lacks knowledge about the genetic defects
is willing to let you see and visit with the dam	is willing to let you see and visit with the dam	Dogs show little to no socialization.	Dogs show little to no socialization.
is willing to let you see and visit with the sire, unless the female was shipped to the male. If so, photographs will be available.	is willing to let you see and visit with the sire if available.
tests all breeding stock (OFA, CERF, etc.)	Do not do health checks on parents (OFA, CERF, etc.) Do not understand about temperament, genetics, conformation, or health.	Sometimes does health checks on parents (OFA, CERF, etc.), sometimes lies about it, sometimes feeds misinformation (such as showing x-rays to lay people to "show" the joints are good.	Do not do health checks on parents (OFA, CERF, etc.) Do not care about temperament, genetics, conformation, or health.
maintains sanitary, clean quarters for the dogs	Operates as cheaply as possible, often due to low fund of information.	Operates as cheaply as possible to maximize profits. This often means vaccinations and veterinary care are either very poor or absent.	Operates as cheaply as possible to maximize profits. This often means vaccinations and veterinary care are either very poor or absent.
		Often decline to allow visitors to see the entire facility	Often decline to allow visitors to see the entire facility
Ask as many questions of you as you do of them.	Often doesn't know how to answer your breed specific questioins, and asks very few questions of you.	Often pretends they care enough to ask questions, but regardless of your answers, is willing to sell you a puppy.	Often has no contact with the buyer at all. If so, has no concern as to where the puppies are going.
Provide referrals to other breeders if they don't have anything available.	Has no referrals, as they are not connected in the dog world at all.	Referrals are often from volume breeders like themselves.	Has no referrals to offer.
Has no concern about selling a puppy, but rather, cares where their puppy is going.	Appear overly eager to sell/"get rid of" a puppy	Appear overly eager to sell/"get rid of" a puppy	Appear overly eager to sell/"get rid of" a puppy
sell you a pup on a limited registration	has no idea what a limited registration is	Encourages breeding to their dogs.	Does not address breeding your dog. Doesn't care.