COLUMBUS KENNEL CLUB

Columbus, Georgia 706-327-7081

BREEDER REFERRAL SERVICES

In an effort to assist puppy buyers in their search for responsible, ethical breeders, the Club offers free Breeder Referral services to the community.  Listed below are the names of Club members who participate in the service.  Names of non-club breeders can be obtained by contacting the Club at 706-327-7081.

BREEDER LISTINGS

Bulldog

English Setter

French Bulldog

German Shepherd Dogs

  • Anita & Michael Milligan
    Red Rock German Shepherds (    www.redrockgsd.com)
    706-587-5545
    anitaar@juno.com
    Dogs bred for show/companions/performance
    Puppies available occasionally; Stud service available

German Wirehaired Pointer

Giant Schnauzer

Standard Poodle

  • Linda & Aimee Baker 
    706-322-8989
    Dogs bred for: show/companions/performance
    Puppies and adults available occasionally; Stud service available
  • Janice Dunn
    334-448-6002
    Dogs bred for: show/companions
    Puppies available occasionally
  • Vickie Smith
    Vi-Starr Kennel
    334-855-3772
    shilo260@msn.com
    Dogs bred for: show/companions
    Puppies and adults available occasionally; Stud service available

Vizsla

 

INTERNET RESOURCES

Some on-line resources are:

www.akc.org - click on "Breeders" at the top of the page, then select "Breeder Classifieds" on the sidebar under Other Links

www.breeders.net

www.puppydogweb.com

Please be aware that by providing these links, the Columbus Kennel Club makes no guarantee to the quality of breeder or puppies you will find listed.  These links are provided simply as a means for you to search on your own

INTERVIEWING A BREEDER

The following are a just few good questions to ask a breeder when thinking about purchasing a puppy. There are no perfect answers and listening to the breeder's answers may reveal information useful in your search. The information you need may not be volunteered but may be readily shared if you ask.

Is the breeder's dog a housedog? If a kenneled dog, how does the breeder provide the personal interaction the dogs need? Dogs should be well-socialized and provided with plenty of human companionship.

Does the breeder show their dogs? If they don’t show their dogs, they can’t know if they have dogs that meet the breed standard. Their own opinion should not be the only one. Steer clear of breeders who “just breed for pets.”

Has the breeder trained any of his dogs for obedience work, herding, agility, etc.?  He/she should have. It shows that he/she spends time with the dogs, and that the dogs are capable of performing the task which they are bred to do.

Does the breeder attend obedience classes, matches, shows etc. with his dogs? Again, he/she should.

How does the breeder socialize puppies? Are they raised outside or in the house? What household noises and activities are the puppies exposed to?   Answers will vary, but the breeder should spend a lot of time exposing the puppies to as many "real world" sights and sounds as possible. 

Does the breeder evaluate the puppies' aptitudes and temperaments? Methods used to evaluate temperament may vary between breeders, but these evaluations can be helpful in assessing which puppy is most suitable for a particular home. One pup may be too much (mischievous, impetuous) for a very soft owner and just the challenge the person looking for a dog for tracking/obedience work needs.

Can the breeder refer you to individuals who have bought their puppies--preferably from similar lines to puppies they have now or are expecting? The breeder should be more than happy to provide the names of other puppy buyers as references.

Can buyers meet the prospective or current dam of a litter? The sire? Can the breeder send photos/videotape of the sire/dam/pups?  It is best to meet the dam & sire, or at least the dam. Take careful note of her personality and health. If you’re not happy with either, don’t get a puppy from this breeder!

Is the breeder a subscriber and supporter of the local Kennel Club Code of Ethics? Is he/she a member of a local all-breed or breed specific Kennel Club? He/she should be!

What genetic problems does this particular breed have? What has this breeder done to avoid breeding dogs with genetic defects? ALL breeds have some type of genetic problems, whether it be heart problems, hip dysplasia, eye disease, loose kneecaps, etc. Specific testing can be done to determine if a dog is a carrier of these problems. Don’t accept “my vet says the adult dogs are healthy” as enough evidence. Ask to see OFA certificates, eye certification, etc.

Which puppy/puppies from this litter is the breeder planning to keep? If he/she is not planning to keep any, you are dealing with someone who is breeding for MONEY and NOT to improve the breed - it’s best to stay away.