Our Club Breeders
(These breeders are club members and therefore have agreed to abide by the BCWC Code of Ethics)
BREIGAYT BEAGLES - Duncan, BC
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Thinking About Buying a Beagle?
Here are some tips to consider before buying
Looking for a Responsible and Reputable Breeder - Starting the Search
Attend a Local Dog Show
The show catalog will list the names of the owners and breeders of all the dogs entered in the show. You can also talk to the owners, handlers and/or breeders of these dogs to learn more about them, their dogs and ask any questions you may have about the breed. It's a great way to introduce yourself in person too so if you contact them again they have a visual to go with your name. You may also be able to interact with the dogs they are showing providing they aren't heading into the show ring shortly.
Learn About the Breed
Before you look to buy a beagle do your research about the breed. Read the breed standard, find out about grooming requirements, understand a typical temperament of a beagle, learn about any health problems that are common within the breed, etc. Doing this will not only help you decide if this breed is right for you but it will also answer a lot of basic questions you might have and allow you to ask the breeder more detailed and personal questions.
Irresponsible breeders hate educated buyers! Responsible breeders love them!
Be Expected to Pay
Price alone should not be a deciding factor in what breeder you may choose to buy from. While a high priced dog does not necessarily guarantee high quality, a very low price may not turn out to be much of a bargain in the long run either. Find out what typical prices are for show and pet quality puppies in your area. Anything dramatically above or below that range should be a red flag!
Be Patient
You may have to wait several months, or even years, to find the right dog from a good breeder. A well known, responsible breeder that produces high quality puppies may have a waiting list to purchase their puppies from upcoming litters. Starting the search early will ensure you build a relationship with the breeder of your choice and be able to get a perfect puppy suited for your needs and lifestyle. Every puppy in the litter has a unique personality and may not be right for every owner. Even if a litter is planned, there may not be an appropriately suited puppy for your needs. If you want a good puppy to fit into your lifestyle, you may even have to wait for the next planned litter. Good breeders know their dogs best and will be able to match you with the correct puppy. If you are patient the end reward of the perfect puppy will be well worth the wait.
Ask Lots of Questions
A reputable breeder will expect you to ask a lot of questions regarding their kennel and dogs. Be prepared for the breeder to ask you a lot of questions too. They will want to know just as much about you as you do about them. A good breeder will want to make sure the breed is a good fit for your family and lifestyle. A breeder should work with you to make sure you have a long, strong future relationship with the puppy you are about to buy.
Attend a Local Dog Show
The show catalog will list the names of the owners and breeders of all the dogs entered in the show. You can also talk to the owners, handlers and/or breeders of these dogs to learn more about them, their dogs and ask any questions you may have about the breed. It's a great way to introduce yourself in person too so if you contact them again they have a visual to go with your name. You may also be able to interact with the dogs they are showing providing they aren't heading into the show ring shortly.
Learn About the Breed
Before you look to buy a beagle do your research about the breed. Read the breed standard, find out about grooming requirements, understand a typical temperament of a beagle, learn about any health problems that are common within the breed, etc. Doing this will not only help you decide if this breed is right for you but it will also answer a lot of basic questions you might have and allow you to ask the breeder more detailed and personal questions.
Irresponsible breeders hate educated buyers! Responsible breeders love them!
Be Expected to Pay
Price alone should not be a deciding factor in what breeder you may choose to buy from. While a high priced dog does not necessarily guarantee high quality, a very low price may not turn out to be much of a bargain in the long run either. Find out what typical prices are for show and pet quality puppies in your area. Anything dramatically above or below that range should be a red flag!
Be Patient
You may have to wait several months, or even years, to find the right dog from a good breeder. A well known, responsible breeder that produces high quality puppies may have a waiting list to purchase their puppies from upcoming litters. Starting the search early will ensure you build a relationship with the breeder of your choice and be able to get a perfect puppy suited for your needs and lifestyle. Every puppy in the litter has a unique personality and may not be right for every owner. Even if a litter is planned, there may not be an appropriately suited puppy for your needs. If you want a good puppy to fit into your lifestyle, you may even have to wait for the next planned litter. Good breeders know their dogs best and will be able to match you with the correct puppy. If you are patient the end reward of the perfect puppy will be well worth the wait.
Ask Lots of Questions
A reputable breeder will expect you to ask a lot of questions regarding their kennel and dogs. Be prepared for the breeder to ask you a lot of questions too. They will want to know just as much about you as you do about them. A good breeder will want to make sure the breed is a good fit for your family and lifestyle. A breeder should work with you to make sure you have a long, strong future relationship with the puppy you are about to buy.
The Difference Between a Responsible Breeder and Not
Responsible Breeders WILL:
- Breed their stock to improve the breed and produce the best quality puppies they can.
- Ask a lot questions about your home situation and your lifestyle.
- Sell on a non-breeding agreement unless you are buying the dog as a show prospect.
- Show evidence of at least two or three years of serious interest in their breed.
~ Be in good standing with their breed club(s) and with the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
- Only breed dogs that closely match the breed standard and are free of serious health and temperament problems.
- Tell you honestly if they think you would be better suited with another breed of dog, or not a dog at all.
- Provide referrals to other breeders if they don't have anything available.
- Use a written contract and guarantee when selling a dog with clear terms that both sides can agree upon.
- Provide a registration certificate, a pedigree and up to date health records with every puppy they sell.
- Honestly discuss any special problems/requirements associated with the breed.
- Offer assistance and advice on grooming, training, etc. for the life of the dog.
- If for any reason and at any time, you cannot keep the dog, they will take it back.
- Have dogs that are clean, healthy, happy and humanely cared for.
Responsible Breeders WILL NOT:
- Suggest you can 'make back' the cost of your puppy by breeding it later.
- Offer their dogs as stud to any and all people for a price.
- Appear overly eager to sell a puppy.
- Breed simply to produce puppies to sell.
- Breed a bitch on every season or more than once a year.
- Claim that all their puppies are "show/breeding quality."
- Claim that their breed has no health problems.
- Sell puppies to pet stores or to anyone that they have not met and screened personally.
- Sell puppies without registration papers or charge extra for those papers.
- Have more than one or two litters at any given time, or litters of several breeds.
- Breed mutts or 'designer breeds', like Labradoodles or Puggles.
- Breed their stock to improve the breed and produce the best quality puppies they can.
- Ask a lot questions about your home situation and your lifestyle.
- Sell on a non-breeding agreement unless you are buying the dog as a show prospect.
- Show evidence of at least two or three years of serious interest in their breed.
~ Be in good standing with their breed club(s) and with the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
- Only breed dogs that closely match the breed standard and are free of serious health and temperament problems.
- Tell you honestly if they think you would be better suited with another breed of dog, or not a dog at all.
- Provide referrals to other breeders if they don't have anything available.
- Use a written contract and guarantee when selling a dog with clear terms that both sides can agree upon.
- Provide a registration certificate, a pedigree and up to date health records with every puppy they sell.
- Honestly discuss any special problems/requirements associated with the breed.
- Offer assistance and advice on grooming, training, etc. for the life of the dog.
- If for any reason and at any time, you cannot keep the dog, they will take it back.
- Have dogs that are clean, healthy, happy and humanely cared for.
Responsible Breeders WILL NOT:
- Suggest you can 'make back' the cost of your puppy by breeding it later.
- Offer their dogs as stud to any and all people for a price.
- Appear overly eager to sell a puppy.
- Breed simply to produce puppies to sell.
- Breed a bitch on every season or more than once a year.
- Claim that all their puppies are "show/breeding quality."
- Claim that their breed has no health problems.
- Sell puppies to pet stores or to anyone that they have not met and screened personally.
- Sell puppies without registration papers or charge extra for those papers.
- Have more than one or two litters at any given time, or litters of several breeds.
- Breed mutts or 'designer breeds', like Labradoodles or Puggles.
