Hi everyone
I am hoping to put my name on a waiting list for my 1st puppy!!!
I have found a breeder on this site which seems really good. as its my 1st puppy i want to make sure the breeder is as good as they seem. are breeders on this site all good or is it similar to KC where i hear anyone can register?
Hope this question is ok! Want my puppy to come from the best if poss...
thanks

TThe best people to ask about the reputation of any breeder are those in the relevant breed club. They usually know who's reputable and who's not!

as far as i know the sites admin check any complaints that they get about registered breeders but not sure (someone else will be a long soon to clarify)

just make sure that you are clear with them about what you want in your pup and your breeder- i'd suggest you take a list of questions to ask as we all forget ourselves with a gorgeous batch of puppies running about us.

look at the breeders adults, see if you like the look of them as there is still a lot of variation within breed. check if the sire and dam have both had (and passed) the appropriate health checks for the breed, see if you like mums temprement (you'll probably not meet dad but they should have a picture at least). make sure you get your papers with the pup. i think its prudent to ask what medical conditions have cropped up in the line before and morbid as it is perhaps what and when their other dogs of the line have gone to the bridge (does anyone else do this? it just strikes me that a dog often takes after its family and it gives you an idea of when to start looking out for things, i may be a loony though)

there are loads of other things but i can;t think of any now...

Thank u for your replies they were helpful.

Unfortunately this along with other reputable site (KC )  can have the odd less reputable breeder slip through...(have  noticed a couple in my breed registered here,)

This along with other site are a good base to start.... and the vast majority will be reputable ethical breeders....  but like has already bee said, best to speak to breed clubs to gain extra knowledge..... go with your gut instinct... ask questions, and more some, expect to be asked as many back...... if they are not forthcoming with answers look else where.

Good luck

can you tell us the breed? your not advertising so think it would be ok... you might fond some people have recommendations

Hi thanks again for the replies. Its actually a dobermann i am looking for.
Cheers

i think there are a couple of dobe people so they might be able to reccommend people. have you been to some shows? its a good way to see if there is a particular breeder whos dogs you like