FINDING THE RIGHT BREEDER – Helpful information

• The HVCV recommends that you do not pay a deposit to a breeder who does not have a puppy available for sale at the moment.  Do not pay a deposit to go on a breeder’s waiting list.
   
• It’s OK to pay a deposit to secure a puppy that has already been born.

• Make sure you understand any terms and conditions the breeder has imposed on the sale of the puppy – e.g. Limited Register, must be desexed, must have a litter of puppies for the breeder.

• The HVCV does not accept notifications of litters bred from bitches less than 24 months of age.

• The HVCV does not approve of bitches of 9 years of age or older being bred from.

• Look carefully at the puppy’s pedigree.  The HVCV does not approve of inbreeding such as brother/sister, father/daughter or mother/son matings.

 Questions you should ask

• Can we visit before deciding on our puppy?
• Why did you choose this breed and how long have you been involved with it?
• Do you have other breeds or other litters available?
• If we decide on your litter can we visit regularly before choosing our pup?
• Can we see the mother/father or other family members?
• How old are the parents of the puppy?  [bitches should not be younger than 2 years and not more than 9 years of age]
• Can we see the litter together?
• At what age can we take the puppy home? [Puppies should not leave the breeder until they are 8 weeks old]
• Are you a member of the Hungarian Vizsla Club of Victoria?
• What do you do to socialize the puppies before they leave home?
• When are the puppies wormed and vaccinated?
• Are the puppies registered with the Victorian Canine Association?
• Are there any hereditary conditions in the breed?
• If so, can we see certification of results/scoring?
• If any unforeseen conditions arise, can the puppy be returned?

Responsible breeders will

• Openly discuss both positive and negative aspects of the breed
• Allow you to visit and see all dogs and puppies on the premises
• Have happy, healthy dogs and clean living quarters
• Ask you questions

• Complete vaccination records
• Signed VCA registration certificate for transfer (supplied within 6 months of purchase)
• Puppy care and diet sheet
• Responsible dog ownership information
• Continued advice and reasonable assistance

Remember …

• Talk to and visit as many breeders as possible
• Ask as many questions as you can think of
• Be prepared to have questions asked of you
• Contact the Breed Enquiries Officer if you have any further questions

Responsible breeders will care about the future well-being of their puppies.

All VCA members are bound to adhere to a member’s Code of Ethics relating to the keeping, welfare, breeding and selling of dogs.  From 1/07/08, breeders wishing to be listed on the HVCV Breeders Directory must agree to conditions set by the club.