Bonnie Campbell and family
Located in Leesburg, Ohio Please contact me for more information
Phone # 937-780-7302
Email: Waidinmiki@pngusa.net
I truly believe educating the puppy purchaser to enable them to make informed decisions when purchasing a pup is extremely important. I hope this information will help you in your search for a wonderful Mi-Ki to add to your family. Mi-Kis are a wonderful breed and deserve the best possible home to grow, develop and be loved. Remember this information is only a guideline and you are the one making the final decision. Trust your gut feeling! Not all people, sad to say, are honest and some will tell your anything to make a sale. Not all pups will be perfect, genetics can be full of surprises, good and bad. That is why it is important for the breeder to have knowledge of his/her Mi-Kis lineage. It's also important to have a good, open, and honest relationship with your puppy's breeder for its entire life.
I have put many hours into researching the Mi-Ki breed and have also researched the breeds in the ancestry of the Mi-Ki. Here is a list of questions that may come in handy when contacting other breeders. This of course depends on you and what you expect of the pup when you get it.
* Never accept a pup, no matter how tempting, younger than 9 weeks of age. Early separation from siblings and mother can cause temperament and socialization problems later.
* Why do they breed Mi-Kis?
* Has puppy been CERF eye tested and are both parents CERF eye tested as adults and within the last 12 months? Grandparents also need to be taken into consideration.
* Has puppy been Heart cleared and are both parents Heart Cleared as adults? Licensed Cardiologists are most accurate. Grandparents also need to be taken into consideration.
* Has puppy had Patellar examination and are both parents Patella checked as adults and Normal, or at least one normal if bred to grade II or less? Grade III or worse should not be bred! Grandparents also need to be taken into consideration and is the breeder trying to improve in this area?
* Does the breeder register their CERF, Heart, Patella exams with the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)?
* Do they specialize in the Mi-Ki breed or do they have more than 2 types of breed available?
* How well do they know the ancestry? Grandparents? Great Grandparents?
* What kind of hereditary problems have they encountered in their lines? "None" or "None that I know of" is not a good answer! No dog is perfect!
* Are they a member of Continental Mi-Ki Association (CMA) or International Mi-Ki Registry (IMR)? Both of these registries abide by the "Original Mi-ki Breed Standard" put forth by Maureen Westburg the creator of the breed.
* Do they offer a written Guarantee or Agreement? Is it only valid if your current puppy is returned to the breeder?
* What type of environment are they raised in? How much socialization do they get? Proper handling and care is very important early (soon after birth) in the puppies life.
* How do they determine that the puppy best suits your lifestyle? Although Mi-Ki puppies tend to fit within the breed temperament they do have different personalities just like people.
* Will the breeder be available 1, 2 or more years later if you have a problem? Will they care?
Ask yourself: Am I purchasing a not as good quality pup now, because "I can't wait", "I feel sorry for them", "They're cheaper"!? Cheap pups not properly bred and cared for during their first few weeks can cost a lot more in Veterinarian bills and Heartbreak! Also be aware that paying an outrageous price doesn't always guarantee quality or health checks.
The above basic questions are for a pet pup, so if you are considering a breedable Mi-Ki please contact me for a more complete list of questions. Be honest with the breeder. If the puppy is being sold as a pet there is probably a good reason the breeder doesn't want him or her bred. Careful consideration should be taken when purchasing a breeding Mi-Ki. Not all health issues are outwardly apparent and some defects may be passed on that the parents may not have themselves.
I also recommend, if possible, making a home visit of the breeder before making a final decision. I will be more than happy to help you find a puppy from a reputable breeder if we do not have what you are looking for.
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Bonnie Campbell and family Located in Leesburg, Ohio Please contact me for more information Phone # 937-780-7302 Email: Waidinmiki@pngusa.net |
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