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When finding a reputable breeder there are certain questions that you will need to ask. There will also be questions that you will need to expect from the breeder. Remember the breeders want to find the best home possible for their puppies, so please do not think of these questions as being an invasion of your privacy, because the breeders are only trying to make a good match between puppy and family.

1. What type of home do you live in? Knowing what type of home you live in will give the breeder a good idea of whether this particular breed will be a good fit.

2. Describe your family's lifestyle. Are you active? Do you travel a lot? These types of questions will give the breeder a better indication of a character fit.

3. Are there children in the home? Some breeds do real well with children, and some breeds should not be around children. Some breeds may be ok with older children.

4. Do you own any pets at present? Some breeds do just fine with other animals around and do not have to be the centre of attention. Some have to have all the attention. Not only that but some breeds will likely hurt a smaller animal.

5. What other dogs have you owned in the past and if you no longer own them, what happened to them? This allows the breeder to determine how responsible you are as a dog owner. They want to know that their puppy will be in a loving stable home, and are properly cared for.

6. How much do you know about the breed? The breeder wants to know that you are serious about this breed. They want to know that you have done a little research, and have some knowledge of what to expect from this breed.

7. What kind of training are you planning to do with the puppy? Dogs need to have some obedience training to be able to have a good relationship with the family. This is particularly important for the "protector" breeds; they will need a lot of training to stop them from being too aggressive.

8. What are the leash laws and the confinement laws in your area? The breeder will want to know that you know how to keep your puppy safe. You will also want to know this so you do not break any laws and incur any unnecessary fines.

9. Do you plan to breed your dog? A responsible breeder will want to know about your plans to breed in the future. The majority of responsible breeders will require you to have the dog spayed or neutered if you are not planning to breed. This is to prevent unplanned breeding.

10. Are you aware of the costs involved in caring for a dog? If you are aware of the approximate yearly cost of caring for a dog, the breeder knows you have at least done your homework and not going to have an enormous shock.

Finally, the breeder is looking for the best possible match between the puppy and a new family, so they will ask some probing questions just to ensure that you are not walking into a situation you are not ready for.

The breeder wants to know that the puppy is going to be cared for and truly loved.