Buying a puppy
20 questions you should ask every breeder
7 min · last updated 30/07/2026
Good questions lead to honest conversations. This list has proven itself in our own first contacts — feel free to bring it along.
Questions about the parent dogs
Which health examinations exist and when were they carried out? How many litters has the dam already had and at what intervals? Where does the sire live and why was he chosen?
How do the parent dogs behave towards visitors? Are you allowed to experience both — not merely see them?
Questions about rearing
Where do the puppies sleep? Which environmental stimuli have they met by week eight? What food do they receive and how is it changed over?
How are house-training and staying alone prepared? What support is available after the move?