INTERVIEWING A BREEDER:

1.  Does the breeder do any health clearances on adults in the breeding program?

2.  Will Breeder give a reference from others that have bought a dog from them or from their vet?

3.  View pedigrees.  Are the "many champions" alleged to be in puppy's ancestry now 4 or 5 generations back?

4.   Does breeder own the sire and dam? Ask to see sire and dam or their photos.

5.   Has the breeder a Litter Application?  If so, can you see it to ascertain from which dog registry, the birthdate of the litter, sire and dam of the litter.                           

4.  Can breeder give a written Bill of Sale and/or Purchase Agreement?

5.  Will Breeder share a copy of written agreements and explain in detail the terms?

6.  Ask how you may contact breeder if you have future concerns about your puppy.

IN MY OPINION :

Never make  a non-refundable  deposit on a puppy.   If a buyer's circumstances change or the Fancibul puppy does not pass its final exam to be "average or better" for this breed, then I give a full refund of deposit.

Down the road, as a breeder and guardian  of my Fancibuls French Bulldogs and their Frenchie puppies,   I do not want someone to feel "stuck" with my puppy if their life circumstances should change.  I don't want my puppies to end up in rescue organizations, shelters, pet stores, or the hands of commercial or backyard breeders. My contracts with the buyer have specific responsibilities  stipulated so a Fancibul French Bulldog can come back to me during its lifetime.   This is called a breeder's "First Right of Buyback".  It's sad that pets go from home to home to home(or even worse).   

As a reputable breeder, I would NEVER list my dogs in classified ads of newspapers or online  classifieds. Those are the resources of BACKYARD BREEDERS trying to make a little extra income.  I would not list my site  among some of the high volume commercial or " puppymiller" type websites available on the net.   Would you think as proud as I am of my Fancibuls and breeding program that I would want my dogs shown among  poorly bred dogs and bought by the "shopping cart" Visa purchase method.    I consider information on the application, check out references, get acquainted with potential buyers,  and try to develop a relationship with prospective buyers.  

My FAQS & OPINIONS are an aide for doing your own research.  Also consider information provided through The American Kennel Club and French Bulldog Club of America.  
  Visit www.akc.org and www.frenchbulldogclub.org.