BUYING A PUREBRED TOLLER PUPPY
Why buy a purebred puppy?
Because, if you choose your breeder carefully and with thought, you will stand a much greater chance of getting the dog you want.
Purebred dogs have traits that are consistent within the breed: size, activity level, trainability, coat length and colour and any
number of other variables.
An experienced and ethical breeder will be able to guide you in your purebred puppy purchase, from the initial decision on whether
the breed he or she is involved in is the right one for you, to the final decision on which puppy is the right one for you.
So, how do you find that breeder?
Contact the secretary of the national breed club for a list of member breeders: www.toller.ca This will not be an exhaustive list, nor
is it a guarantee of legitimacy, but caution should be exercised when dealing with a breeder who is not a member; they may not
adhere to the Club's Code of Ethics and that is why they have chosen to not hold membership.
Go to dog shows, agility trials, field tests and talk to breed fanciers. Ask for breeder recommendations. If a local breeder is not being
recommended, there is likely a very good reason for that.
A web search can be a good resource, with the caveat that websites are not approved by any dog or breed club. The information
and content are solely provided by the owner of the website. However, that being said there are some resources to help you
determine if the owner of that website may be the kind of breeder you want to buy from.
Is this the breeder for you?
Ask lots of questions and expect that questions will be asked of you. Also be prepared to send a questionnaire back to the breeder.
Ask for copies of health certifications and educate yourself on what they mean: http://www.toller.ca/tollerhealth/Clearances.html
If claims are being made about health certifications, you may be able to confirm for yourself at the Orthopedic Foundation for Dogs
website: www.offa.org OFA is not the only organization which administers health certifications, but the vast majority of breeders in
North America use it.
Contact the Canadian Kennel Club to ensure the breeder is not under suspension: www.ckc.ca
Do you want a dog you can participate in dog sports with? If so, buying from a breeder who does not compete in those particular
sports may not be the best idea. There are traits that make training for dog sports a lot more fun and a breeder who isn't involved
may not know what traits to look for when choosing a stud dog, or when making the choice of which puppy is for you. You can get
an idea of what titles dogs from a particular kennel may be obtaining at: http://toller-l.org/tollerdata/default.asp
Ask to see a copy of the breeder's contract before you enter into any kind of agreement and if you have questions, ask them
sooner rather than later.
If the breeder lives nearby make an appointment to see where her dogs live and just as important how they live. If you see multiple
crates stacked in one room, that may be a warning sign about how much attention the dogs get. Ask for references from previous
buyers and follow up on them. Buying from an out of province breeder can be as good a choice as buying from a local breeder,
provided you have done your homework.
Ask yourself: Is this a person that I want to work with, and can rely on, for the next 15 years?
Because, if you choose your breeder carefully and with thought, you will stand a much greater chance of getting the dog you want.
Purebred dogs have traits that are consistent within the breed: size, activity level, trainability, coat length and colour and any
number of other variables.
An experienced and ethical breeder will be able to guide you in your purebred puppy purchase, from the initial decision on whether
the breed he or she is involved in is the right one for you, to the final decision on which puppy is the right one for you.
So, how do you find that breeder?
Contact the secretary of the national breed club for a list of member breeders: www.toller.ca This will not be an exhaustive list, nor
is it a guarantee of legitimacy, but caution should be exercised when dealing with a breeder who is not a member; they may not
adhere to the Club's Code of Ethics and that is why they have chosen to not hold membership.
Go to dog shows, agility trials, field tests and talk to breed fanciers. Ask for breeder recommendations. If a local breeder is not being
recommended, there is likely a very good reason for that.
A web search can be a good resource, with the caveat that websites are not approved by any dog or breed club. The information
and content are solely provided by the owner of the website. However, that being said there are some resources to help you
determine if the owner of that website may be the kind of breeder you want to buy from.
Is this the breeder for you?
Ask lots of questions and expect that questions will be asked of you. Also be prepared to send a questionnaire back to the breeder.
Ask for copies of health certifications and educate yourself on what they mean: http://www.toller.ca/tollerhealth/Clearances.html
If claims are being made about health certifications, you may be able to confirm for yourself at the Orthopedic Foundation for Dogs
website: www.offa.org OFA is not the only organization which administers health certifications, but the vast majority of breeders in
North America use it.
Contact the Canadian Kennel Club to ensure the breeder is not under suspension: www.ckc.ca
Do you want a dog you can participate in dog sports with? If so, buying from a breeder who does not compete in those particular
sports may not be the best idea. There are traits that make training for dog sports a lot more fun and a breeder who isn't involved
may not know what traits to look for when choosing a stud dog, or when making the choice of which puppy is for you. You can get
an idea of what titles dogs from a particular kennel may be obtaining at: http://toller-l.org/tollerdata/default.asp
Ask to see a copy of the breeder's contract before you enter into any kind of agreement and if you have questions, ask them
sooner rather than later.
If the breeder lives nearby make an appointment to see where her dogs live and just as important how they live. If you see multiple
crates stacked in one room, that may be a warning sign about how much attention the dogs get. Ask for references from previous
buyers and follow up on them. Buying from an out of province breeder can be as good a choice as buying from a local breeder,
provided you have done your homework.
Ask yourself: Is this a person that I want to work with, and can rely on, for the next 15 years?
What do you get when you purchase a Dalry puppy?
Other than a well-bred, intelligent, and beautiful
companion?
You get me....I have over 20 years experience in purebred dogs and
Tollers specifically. I was co-author of the world-wide health survey
undertaken in 2002. This survey was a huge success, resulting in over
1100 surveys returned which provided a lot of information for Toller
fanciers. I have belonged to the NSDTR Club of Canada since 1990,
and have served on the Executive as Secretary for two terms, in
addition to a term as Editor of Toller Talk. I have also been a member
of the NSDTR Club (USA) since 1993 and the Canadian Kennel Club
since 1988. I actively and successfully compete in agility, rally
obedience, competitive obedience and conformation.
I am a strong supporter of the NSDTR Club of Canada and have more
than 20 years of experience to share with my Dalry Duck Toller owners.
See my Upcoming Litters page for information on planned puppies.
Other than a well-bred, intelligent, and beautiful
companion?
You get me....I have over 20 years experience in purebred dogs and
Tollers specifically. I was co-author of the world-wide health survey
undertaken in 2002. This survey was a huge success, resulting in over
1100 surveys returned which provided a lot of information for Toller
fanciers. I have belonged to the NSDTR Club of Canada since 1990,
and have served on the Executive as Secretary for two terms, in
addition to a term as Editor of Toller Talk. I have also been a member
of the NSDTR Club (USA) since 1993 and the Canadian Kennel Club
since 1988. I actively and successfully compete in agility, rally
obedience, competitive obedience and conformation.
I am a strong supporter of the NSDTR Club of Canada and have more
than 20 years of experience to share with my Dalry Duck Toller owners.
See my Upcoming Litters page for information on planned puppies.
