07/21/2026
You might not even realize youāre doing thisā¦ but itās one of the quickest ways to get ignored by a responsible breeder šIf your first message is just:āPrice?āāAvailable?āāLocation?ā - youāre not starting a conversation, youāre starting a transaction. Ethical breeders donāt place puppies through transactions. š¾āØ Hereās what most people donāt realize: As much as youāre evaluating the breeder, the breeder is also evaluating you.Weāre looking for alignment, trust, and the right fitānot just a sale.š A better way to reach out?āHi! Iām looking for my next companion and looking to connect with responsible breeders who prioritize X (ex. health) and Y (ex. temperament). Iād love to learn what your puppy placement process looks like and where I should start.āSimple, respectful, and it shows intention. š¬š” Comment below:What questions should a potential puppy owner ask first? Letās share and learn together.š Puppy Owner Red Flags ā Part One š©
