What is a Responsible Papillon Breeder?

A responsible breeder...

• breeds Papillons because they admire the breed, never just for money, and is dedicated to promoting and protecting Papillons as a breed
  
• takes the responsibility of breeding Papillons very seriously
  
• is proud of their Papillons and always pleased to show them ALL off and talk about them
  
• has spent time researching Papillons and pedigrees
  
• cares who buys their puppies and will ask questions of any prospective purchaser to ensure they are able to provide a good, loving home for the rest of that puppy's life
  
• will explain all about Papillons to prospective owners to ensure that Papillons are the right breed for them and their family
  
• ensures their breeding stock is tested for PRA and patella luxation
  
• ensures all Papillons and puppies in their care are well looked after and correctly socialised
  
• does not continually breed from one bitch, season after season, but allows them to recover between litters
  
• will help to rehome any Papillon puppy they bred that does not work out in its new home
  
• supplies at least a puppy diet and care sheet, often a lot more, when selling a Papillon puppy
  
• does not sell their Papillon puppies to a third party (dealer or pet shop), but direct to the puppy buye.r Nor would they allow any of their Papillons or puppies to be won in a raffle or sold at an auction
  
• will ensure their puppies are wormed at the appropriate times
  
• will not let their puppies leave home before ten weeks old
  
• welcomes enquiries about their breed, whether or not they have puppies for sale