When It's Time For Puppies To Go To New Homes

For both experienced breeders as well as first time breeders one of the most difficult parts of the breeding process is sending the puppies to live in their new homes. This time can be difficult for a number of reasons; however, the most common reason is the breeder is sad to see the puppies go. It is certainly understandable that the breeders will experience some degree of sadness as the puppies walk out their doors for the last time because they have bonded with these puppies from the day they were born. However, the sadness associated with this day is often mixed with happiness and a sense of satisfaction. This is because the process of selecting new homes for the litter of puppies can be very rewarding and the breeder can bask in the knowledge that each puppy went to an ideal home. This article will provide some tips for helping breeders to deal with the process of sending the puppies off into the world to their new homes.

The most important thing a breeder can do to make the process of sending the puppies to their new homes easier is to screen potential buyers carefully and take the process of selecting homes for the puppies very seriously. A breeder that does this will be able to let the puppies go to their new homes without any lingering doubt about the quality of the home they are going to. When selecting homes for the puppies, the breeder should carefully consider the type of home the buyer has, the amount of time they have to devote to a puppy, the ages of family members and the personality of the puppy.

Taking care to ensure all contracts and paperwork are in order before sending the puppies off to their new homes is also very important. Ideally the contracts should be completed well before buyers are lined up for the puppies. This will allow the potential buyers to review the contract before going on the puppy list and will help to ensure there are no surprises at the time of the purchase. The contract should be clearly written to ensure the buyer is aware of all of the obligations associated with the purchase of the puppy. Examples of terms many breeders include in these types of contracts include stipulations that the puppy be neutered or spayed within a certain time frame and stipulations that the owner will return the puppy to the breeder instead of a shelter or rescue group if he is no longer able to care for the puppy. The contract should also outline terms under which the breeder will refund the cost of the puppy or replace the puppy with one from a future litter. Consulting with more experienced breeders as well as with a lawyer is recommended when writing a contract for the sale of a puppy.

Finally, when it is time to say the last goodbye to a puppy from one of your litters, it is very important to ensure the new owner has your contact information and encourage him to keep in contact. There is no guarantee the new owner will keep you updated on the growth, development and accomplishments of your puppy. However, if you leave the door of communication open it is more likely that you might receive these types of updates.