Planned Litters

Buyers beware! I am getting MANY phone calls about puppies. I am deeply disturbed at the amount of Mastiff puppies available these days, and you the buyer not knowing whom is a good breeder, and the "RIGHT" questions to ask. Some things I thought I would bring to your attention.
I may or may not be the breeder for you. So YOU must find a breeder that you can see yourself being friends with and a realtionship built with TRUST! Some questions you may want to ask a breeder.
1. Why did they do this particular breeding? A GOOD breeder would be trying to accomplish something for his/her breeding program. There is no right or wrong answer, but they should have a goal. Someone whom owns a male and female and just breeds over and over cause they have both, has no regard for the breed. Just because someone may advertise "parents on site" does NOT mean what you see is what you get. You NEED to know about the grand parents, and great grand parents. You NEED to know about siblings.
How long has the person been in the breed? How old are the dogs? How many breeds do they have?

2. Ask about health testing. Again there is no right or wrong answer depending on how well the breeder knows about dogs in his/her pedigree. Keep in mind all dogs have problems, it is how honest a breeder is with you about the problems. A buyer does NOT want to hear about problems, big or small. They would rather buy from someone who says everything is perfect.

3. Next is the contract. READ THROUGH their contract VERY WELL. Does that contract protect you? Or does that contract protect the breeder? Some Breeders play on your emotions. All breeders know you will NEVER give up your beloved pet!! So in order for you to be compensated you must return the dog.
Some Breeders will allow you to see puppies, knowing you want one, and then slap a contract in front of you, which you will not read, and then walk out the door. Months later something happens and you get out your contract and the breeder says SORRY! Beware of contracts where you must follow their guidelines for vet care and feeding! NOT all vets know about this breed. What may be right for one puppy, may not be right for another.

4. A puppy should come last. You can ALWAYS find a puppy! What will make a great puppy and a great experience is the breeder!

Price: This question is asked very often. A puppy that is priced from $800 or below, probably doesn't have much invested into the sire or dam. There is probably little or no health testing, and they have both parents. They are in this to make a few dollars. Their idea of a healthy dog is being taken to the vet and the vet says "yup your dog is healthy".
Puppies that are price ranged from $1000 and up, some breeders have something invested. You still need to be aware! There are many out there that will sell puppies knowing that people will "think" they are better because they are priced higher. Again you need to read between the lines! What does the breeder offer YOU for the amount of money YOU are spending for that puppy? Most people don't care about Champions in a pedigree, and Champions do NOT guarantee you a healthier puppy! Yes, the breeder has more invested into the parents, but you could be fooled! Showing dogs is polictical at times. There are to many breeders putting up win photos when their mastiff never competed against another mastiff, or competed against several of their own dogs. AGAIN, I can not say this enough, ASK QUESTIONS! This is a big committment for you and your family. Make sure you are getting the answers you NEED to make a decision.

Lastly, SPEAK to previous puppy buyers! You should be able to see or speak with a breeders vet and puppy buyers. Ask to speak to a puppy buyer that may have had problems with a puppy. ALL breeders have had problems with a puppy. I do not care how small the problem was. You want to know how the breeder handled the situation. Some breeders do NOT want you speaking to other buyers. Ask to speak to the breeders Vet. If they ask you for references and Vets they should be more than happy to give you theirs! If breeders have questionares ask the breeder the same questions. Remember you will not get answers if you do not ask the right questions. Most breeders will only answer exactly what you asked. Find a breeder that will explain things to you if you do not know.

These are just some of my views and thoughts. If you would like further information and to learn more about me, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,

Jennifer
810-241-9920
810-496-1518