I'm going to need a proof of vet, please!

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How would you bring up the topic of asking for a vet reference from a breeder? Like how would be a nice way to put it? I'm sure "Hey there! I'm just checking to make sure your dogs don't have a terrible history of mange! Mmmkay bye!" isn't a nice way to ask. :lol:

After getting the number for their vet, what information is the vet allowed to give me? What should I ask their vet?
 
Good breeders will usually actually show off their vet and good health records - if you ask to talk to their vet, they would have no problem with it!

I would ask the vet about anything genetic that you thought could be carried on, and general health of the dogs.

Aztec's breeder shared a vet with me, so this was a non-issue. I knew all of the dog's health backgrounds. It is nice to know.
 
Reasonable request.

I would just call and ask the breeder :
I was just wondering if I could have either the health history or your vets number. There are a few things that I would just like to have on hand for Smudge's records for my vet. Since he's had some health issues I just wanted a total history for future references. I meant to ask when I first purchased Smudge but it totally slipped my mind. Then just Thank them for their time and information.:winkgrin:
 
Jessica, if this request was for a breeder that you want to get a new puppy from, I would just tell them about your story with Smudge. If they aren't willing to give you the Vet's number and act rude to you, I would assume that they don't want you checking with their Vet. Possibly a good reason to stay away from this breeder. Any good breeder would want to show you that this wouldn't happen with their puppys.
 
I would think it would be a reasonable request,but givin the circumstances of Smudge's breeder (she knows she is a shady person) she may not give it to you. But then again,she may give the info.She knows that she sold you a puppy that probably had issues.

Just be yourself,try to stay calm! Let us know how you make out with her.
 
I agree with the above.

Be honest with the breeder, and expect them to be open and honest with you.

So...are you getting a new puppy :biggrin2:
 
You may not have to ask like somebody stated if the breeder shows you the paperwork where the shots were administered by a vet. The vet's name should be on the paperwork.

I never had this with either sheltie, but do some breeders admisnister their own shots to save money?
 
I feel like asking for a "vet reference" is absolutely kosher... I know a lot of rescue groups will ask for a vet reference from potential adopters, so asking for one from your breeder seems very reasonable. Just say, "Could I get a reference from your vet?" It's like asking for references from past puppy-buyers.

When talking to the vet: You're interested in any history of mange, of course, but you could also ask the breeder's vet about his/her impressions of the breeder's dogs (are they generally healthy? in good condition? well-cared-for?), and of the breeder herself (is this a "good client"? has the vet had any "issues"?). You're not asking for a rundown of the breeder's finances, just for the vet's general impressions, which could be very informative for you.

And because it came up: yup, some breeders administer their own puppy-shots. It's easy to do. However, the rabies shot MUST be given by the vet, because it comes with a proof-of-vaccination that is required by the state.
 
I concur. If the breeder has a problem giving you a vet reference, then I wouldn't buy a puppy from them.

Are you getting another puppy?
 
tofu pup said:
I feel like asking for a "vet reference" is absolutely kosher... I know a lot of rescue groups will ask for a vet reference from potential adopters, so asking for one from your breeder seems very reasonable. Just say, "Could I get a reference from your vet?" It's like asking for references from past puppy-buyers.

When talking to the vet: You're interested in any history of mange, of course, but you could also ask the breeder's vet about his/her impressions of the breeder's dogs (are they generally healthy? in good condition? well-cared-for?), and of the breeder herself (is this a "good client"? has the vet had any "issues"?). You're not asking for a rundown of the breeder's finances, just for the vet's general impressions, which could be very informative for you.

And because it came up: yup, some breeders administer their own puppy-shots. It's easy to do. However, the rabies shot MUST be given by the vet, because it comes with a proof-of-vaccination that is required by the state.
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Yes we have done it here many times,especially so when we had fosters. It is very easy to do.
But what we did find,is that some vets will redo vaccines,just to be sure they were done.
My son's first tea cup chihuahua,Lucy came to him with all of her vaccines complete. She was nearly 5 months old. All of the records were complete,and her pedigree was also done. However my son's vet re-did Lucy's shots,as the original vaccines were done by the breeder.
 
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