Motive for breeding might be to make money, have fun or “wants their dog to have 1 litter” or “wants their kids to see their dog have a litter”
Does not screen buyers and seldom refuses to sell, even if buyer is unsuitable.
Breeds the family pet to any convenient pet of the same breed just to have purebred pups. Has no understanding or concern with genetics, pedigree bloodlines, or breed improvement.
Though the pets (sire/dam of pups) may be well loved, they were not tested for hip dysplasia or for other genetic problems
Offers little or no health guarantee beyond proof of shots, if that.
Seller has little knowledge of breed history, the national breed club or of the AKC breed standard. May claim this does not matter for "just pets".
Pups raised in makeshift accommodations, sometimes unsanitary, indicating lack of long-term investment in breeding and lack of true care for the puppies well-being.
Even when selling "just pets", may produce AKC papers or "championship pedigrees" as proof of quality. Yet seller does not increase his own knowledge through participation in national, regional, or local breed clubs. Is not involved in showing their dogs to "prove" quality.
May be unwilling to show a buyer the entire litter or to introduce the dam of the litter. Cannot or will not compare/critique pups or pup’s ancestors.
Prices are on the low end, since must move pups quickly. Advertises in the local newspaper classifieds.
No concern for the future of individual pups or the breed as a whole. Does not ask for spay/neuter contract to guard against the breeding of sub-standard pups.
If you cannot keep pup, tells you to take it to a dog pound or to sell it.
