SHOW DOG vs PET BRED

*No matter who you choose, note that Japanese Spitz puppies should range from £1,500 - £2000 in price. If you are offered a dog cheaper or more expensive, please ask the breeder why the variation in price and please inform us or the Secretary of our Breed Clubs.

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The things you need to know about a “Show Breeder” vs a “Pet Breeder”

PET BREEDER

Pros

• Only a few dogs in their home

• More likely to be raised in a home environment

• Able to get a puppy sooner or quicker

• Easier to pick up/visit

• More likely to be exposed to children

• Can focus more on temperament/personality then just aesthetics

Cons

• Will unlikely to take puppy/dog back and expect you to rehome

• Less likely to have in-depth knowledge of the breed/lines

• Unlikely to have health checks on their dogs (as this is costly)

• Little knowledge of puppy rearing/puppy culture

• Can sometimes overbreed (as no checks or paperwork regarding incest, health or lineage)

• Can sometimes produce mixed puppies/not a Spitz line at all

• Less consistency in their temperament/personality of dogs

SHOW BREEDER

Pros

• Years of experience in the breed

• Years of experience rearing puppies

• Extensive knowledge in their lines & history

• Extensive knowledge in breeding dogs

• Will have a license, paperwork

• Will be registered for health checks, incest checks

• Will offer lifetime support & often take the puppy back (if needed)

Cons

• Can be expected a long waiting time/waiting list

• Can be particular about the home environment (such as garden etc)

• Will usually ask for a recommendation/interview you thoroughly

• Expect to pay a deposit before seeing a puppy

• Can be particular on the gender of the puppy for adoption