Be fully informed. Be part of the solution and not part of the problem.  They deserve nothing less.

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Defining and Finding A Responsible Breeder
It might not be easy, but it is sure worth it in the long run! Some of these pages have been written for a specific breed, but the info given will apply to all breeds. 
 

What Is A Breeder Defining Responsible Breeders Finding A Responsible Breeder Finding a Responsible Breeder - Myths and Facts How To Find a Quality, Healthy Puppy Selecting A Puppy How To Choose A Reputable Breeder How To Select A Breeder Thoughts On Responsible Breeding and Breed Clubs' Codes Of Ethics What is a Responsible Breeder? How To Evaluate A Breeder How To Purchase a Purebred Puppy Buying a Puppy, What you should Know How To Find a Quality Puppy and a Reputable Breeder Responsible Breeding How To Recognize an Unethical Breeder And How To Read Those Ads! Is This Breeder Reputable? Finding a Reputable Breeder Questions to ask your Breeder Is Your Breeder Experienced?

Responsible Breeder, Backyard Breeder, Puppy Mill (1) Responsible Breeder, Backyard Breeder, Puppy Mill (2)  Responsible Breeder vs PuppyMill/Pet Shop*<! 404 110301> A Comparison of Responsible Breeders and Backyard Breeders Backyard Breeder vs Reputable Breeder The Price of a Golden Retreiver Puppy A Terrible Beauty (Purebred dogs) -  Time Magazine Much Ado About Poo (as in Cocka-poo, Peke-a-poo, etc) Puppy Aptitude Test Dog Registries About Dog Registries and Kennel Clubs What does AKC Registration Really Mean? AKC Limited Registration AKC ILP Registration Titles, Awards, and Certificates What's in a Pedigree? Canadian Kennel Club info and General Info on buying a Purebred Dog Puppy Papers, Guarantees, and Contracts