Puppy Guide - By Heather Smith
Get to know the breed
Ensure this is the right match for you by having a look at all the information about the history and the dogs themselves available on our website. We are very approachable and would be more than happy to meet you at a show, event or join us for a dog walk to answer questions in person (see our events calendar) or via our contact us page.
Breeders
See our page with further information on club approved breeders here.
Purchasing Contracts
These can vary, when buying a puppy ensure you understand the contract you sign with the breeder. This may or may not include a showing and/or breeding clause, ensure you understand what this entails. A male dog may be required to be used as a stud. A female may be required to have a litter and a puppy/s returned from this and future litters back to the breeder. Ensure you are happy with either of these arrangements before proceeding as your dog or bitch may have to travel.
Approved breeders within our Club only issue a welfare and health contract to new owners.
Questions to ask a breeder
You should be able to ask the following of your breeder:
- Ask to meet the dam of your puppy
- Ask to meet the sire. This may not be possible, but your breeder should be able to give you details on
where he is located if he does not live with the breeder. Breeding is sometimes an international affair to
ensure genetic variation and health of the blood line of the breed
- Ask to see Kennel Club registration documents for your puppy
Preparing for the arrival of your puppy
- Book some time off work to settle your new arrival in
- Check your home at floor level to ensure cables, wires, plugs and waste bins are secure
- Separate access to rooms and stairs if necessary with the use of baby gates
- Ensure outdoor space is safe and secure including steps, ponds and fencing so your puppy can’t escape easily
- Review the plants and shrubs in your garden and ensure none are poisonous
- Register with your local vet
- Investigate pet insurance options and cost (following initial Kennel Club puppy insurance)
- Book some socialisation classes for your puppy - some vets and pet shops also run these
- Consider purchasing a travelling/sleeping crate. This can be a safe place for your puppy to retreat
to at home and some are suitable for travelling (alternatively consider fixed car kennels or a car harness for safety)
- Pre order suitable food, your breeder can advise in advance on this
- Purchase a bed/bedding and some toys suitable for puppies to entertain and help relieve any teething pains
Picking up your puppy, your breeder should provide:
- Copy of your contract
- A diet information sheet
- Vaccine record including veterinary stamped booklet
- Details on any worming / flea / tick treatment administered
- Kennel Club registration form
- Kennel Club change of ownership form
- Pedigree Certificate
- Health Test Certificates for Sire and Dam
- Microchipping information (this is now mandatory for all puppies)
Your breeder should be your first point of contact if you have any questions however, The German Pinscher Club is also here to offer help and advice.
Ensure this is the right match for you by having a look at all the information about the history and the dogs themselves available on our website. We are very approachable and would be more than happy to meet you at a show, event or join us for a dog walk to answer questions in person (see our events calendar) or via our contact us page.
Breeders
See our page with further information on club approved breeders here.
Purchasing Contracts
These can vary, when buying a puppy ensure you understand the contract you sign with the breeder. This may or may not include a showing and/or breeding clause, ensure you understand what this entails. A male dog may be required to be used as a stud. A female may be required to have a litter and a puppy/s returned from this and future litters back to the breeder. Ensure you are happy with either of these arrangements before proceeding as your dog or bitch may have to travel.
Approved breeders within our Club only issue a welfare and health contract to new owners.
Questions to ask a breeder
You should be able to ask the following of your breeder:
- Ask to meet the dam of your puppy
- Ask to meet the sire. This may not be possible, but your breeder should be able to give you details on
where he is located if he does not live with the breeder. Breeding is sometimes an international affair to
ensure genetic variation and health of the blood line of the breed
- Ask to see Kennel Club registration documents for your puppy
Preparing for the arrival of your puppy
- Book some time off work to settle your new arrival in
- Check your home at floor level to ensure cables, wires, plugs and waste bins are secure
- Separate access to rooms and stairs if necessary with the use of baby gates
- Ensure outdoor space is safe and secure including steps, ponds and fencing so your puppy can’t escape easily
- Review the plants and shrubs in your garden and ensure none are poisonous
- Register with your local vet
- Investigate pet insurance options and cost (following initial Kennel Club puppy insurance)
- Book some socialisation classes for your puppy - some vets and pet shops also run these
- Consider purchasing a travelling/sleeping crate. This can be a safe place for your puppy to retreat
to at home and some are suitable for travelling (alternatively consider fixed car kennels or a car harness for safety)
- Pre order suitable food, your breeder can advise in advance on this
- Purchase a bed/bedding and some toys suitable for puppies to entertain and help relieve any teething pains
Picking up your puppy, your breeder should provide:
- Copy of your contract
- A diet information sheet
- Vaccine record including veterinary stamped booklet
- Details on any worming / flea / tick treatment administered
- Kennel Club registration form
- Kennel Club change of ownership form
- Pedigree Certificate
- Health Test Certificates for Sire and Dam
- Microchipping information (this is now mandatory for all puppies)
Your breeder should be your first point of contact if you have any questions however, The German Pinscher Club is also here to offer help and advice.