what does {PET} mean when you are purchusing a dog from a breeder?

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Im buying a dog and he is 600 but beside him it says pet. im just wondering if it maybe a consideration of reduced price if you get him fixed or if you have to before purchase.

Dr. Rhianna Breitenberg Sr. · Accepted Answer

Whether a pup is a show/breeding prospect (one that has the potential to be shown and bred) or is pet-only quality is determined before the pups are sold. This is usually done by having the pups evaluated by other breeders who are familiar with the breed. If a dog is sold as “pet”, it means that the dog will have limited registration and must be spayed or neutered to prevent breeding. The lower price reflects the “pet-quality” designation. This does not mean it isn’t a wonderful dog, though! The breeder’s contract will usually specify that you agree to have the dog spayed/neutered.A show-quality pup will (typically) be sold with full registration at a higher price. The breeder may stipulate that the dog is to be shown and, if titled, to be bred … and that the breeder may retain certain breeding rights to the dog and the option to acquire one or more of the dog’s future offspring.

Dr. Rhianna Breitenberg Sr. · Answer

It means exactly what it says. It’s a pet. Like the other person said, for $600 you could do so many other things- Adoption for a puppy in a shelter is 6 times less then that and they TRULY need homes asap.

Dr. Rhianna Breitenberg Sr. · Answer

a breeder will refer to their available puppies as either show quality or pet quality. this has to do with conformation that is judged in a show.If a dog does not fit AKC American kennel club show standards he will be pet quality.. doesn’t mean he is not healthy or anything like that.However, if you are purchasing a purebred dog.Be sure the breeder gives a health guarantee and guarantees against genetic problems that are typical to the breed..Not sure what those are for your breed of dog? then check out this website:http://www.upei.ca/~cidd/intro.htm

Dr. Rhianna Breitenberg Sr. · Answer

pet means that its meant to be a pet.. not to be bred or shown.You dont get a reduced price.. that is the price of the dog because its a pet-quality and not show/breeding.There will most likely be a spay/neuter contract, if the breeder doesnt do spay/neuter before selling.

Dr. Rhianna Breitenberg Sr. · Answer

In my contracts it means the dog is being purchased solely as a companion, on a neuter contract. It doesn’t have bearing on the quality of dogs, but refers to the intended purpose.

Dr. Rhianna Breitenberg Sr. · Answer

It means he’s pet quality not show quality. If its a good breeder they will require that you fix a pet quality dog.

Dr. Rhianna Breitenberg Sr. · Answer

It means you’d be getting a better deal buying the same breed of dog from a shelter or rescue that’s already been spayed/neutered and up to date on shots for a mere $200 or so.

Dr. Rhianna Breitenberg Sr. · Answer

It means its not show/breeding quality- probably has a spay/neuter contract, may have a fault that disqualifies it from showing

Dr. Rhianna Breitenberg Sr. · Answer

600 dollars ????? that could be 6 dogs plus from the humane shelter…. think about it…… Of course your money, your choice, but I will tell you… I bought my first 2… they are not near as grateful to be in the house as the last 5 that were adopted….LOL

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