Puppy Central's Guidelines for Responsible Breeders
1. Breeder offers no more than 3 breeds - preferably only 1 or 2.
2. Breeding dogs are registered with the appropriate breed club.
2a. Puppies are registered or can be registered with the appropriate official breed club.
3. Breeder is a dog lover who cares about their dogs and the puppies they produce.
4. Breeder provides a safe, happy and healthy home for their dogs and puppies. Breeder does not confine their breeding dogs to cages, and treats their dogs in a humane manner at all times, realizing that dogs are pack animals and thrive on love and companionship.
5. Breeder is knowledgeable about their breed(s), including health and temperament issues that can be prevalent in the breed.
6. Breeder ensures that puppies are well socialized prior to placement.
7. Breeder places puppies at the appropriate level of maturity for their breed - no less than 8 weeks of age.
8. Breeder screens for any hereditary health and temperament problems that are prevalent in the breed and ensures that all breeding dogs are free from these disorders prior to breeding.
9. Breeder has puppies vet checked and vaccinated.
10. Breeder requires spay or neuter of "pet-quality" puppies.
11. Breeder offers and stands behind a reasonable health guarantee.
12a. Breeder ensures that puppies are being placed in responsible, forever homes only.
12b. Breeder does not place puppies in homes that are unsuitable for their breed, due to small children or other pets that may pose a hazard to, or be placed at risk by said puppy.
13. Breeder is dedicated to buyer education and support while adjusting to new puppy.
14. Breeder is willing to re-home puppy in the event new owners cannot fulfill their commitment.
15. Breeder conduct should be courteous and professional in all dealings with potential buyers, as this is a reflection of our service and impacts the success of all Dogs and Puppies Central UK breeder members.
16. Breeder should be honest and trustworthy in all financial dealings, both with buyers and with Dogs and Puppies Central UK.