I know this gets tricky when dealing with a different country, but a good breeder should be willing to answer your questions. A breeder should provide you a list of health testing that has been done. Disease is widespread in our breed and testing should be done and the results favorable before a Dobe is bred. Just as important is to look at what health tests have been run on the ancestors, and what the results were. There might also be International Champion in there. These days it seems to be becoming more common to see yet a higher level called Grand Champion (is that "Gr Ch" ?) I don't look into conformation lines much. You are seeking a show-line (conformation) dog so you will want to see that the pup's parents and ancestors have earned their "Ch" (championship) titles in the show ring. If you have some in mind, folks here are pretty good about identifying the good from the questionable!Ī dog's lineage as listed on a pedigree is where you can see what titles the dog has earned. The puppies they don't keep still come from those strong bloodlines but perhaps are not the best specimens and thus a good contract will prohibit a 'pet' home from breeding that dog. Reputable breeders typically breed two 'good' dogs so they can have the pick of a litter to expand their program and their titling, etc. Rubie is from 'good bloodlines' but we don't show her.
You also want to make sure the breeder has a contract and that they (typically): won't require a spay/neuter at too early an age (2 years or so is ideal), they will take the dog back for any reason at any age and find another suitable home, that they do health testing for ailments that are known to plague that specific breed, and that they will openly answer any questions you have. Pretty much any dog can be registered with different bodies so that's not always an indication of a good breeder. The accomplishments indicate that the breeder is concerned that the dogs they're breeder can serve the purpose the dog was intended for. Typically, with a reputable breeder, you're looking for a pedigree of dogs with accomplishments, even if you don't plan on showing or competing with your dog.
Welcome! I myself don't know a lot about bloodlines but I do know what to look for with a reputable breeder.
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