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BUYING A SALUKI PUPPY (THE BASICS)<\/b><\/p>\n

Before you visit a breeder, it\u2019s a good idea to speak to them over the phone to ask some basic questions. It\u2019s very difficult to resist a cute puppy, so we recommend asking the most important questions before you visit the breeder in person. A good breeder will be happy to answer all the questions. If you are fobbed off with poor replies, find another breeder.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU VISIT<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Did they breed the puppy themselves?<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. How many puppies are there and how old are they?<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Can you see where they were bred?<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Can you see the mum (ideally she should be with the puppies)<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Was the birth natural or caesarean? If caesarean: has\u00a0 mum had one before?<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. How many litters has mum had and at what ages? ( Should be no more than 3 litters between ages 4 and 7, and not more than 1 in a 10 month period).<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Can you see the father? (he may reasonably not be present)<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Have the puppies had any health problems?<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Have the parents been checked for inherited conditions?\u00a0 NCL (DNA test), Hypothyroidism (TgAA test),and sound heart (Echo cardiogram)<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. \u00a0What is the puppy\u2019s inbreeding coefficient? (Ideally less than 12%)<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. \u00a0Can you have the registration details of the mum and dad?<\/span><\/li>\n
  12. \u00a0Will the puppies be vaccinated and wormed before you collect? Please give details.<\/span><\/li>\n
  13. \u00a0Does the breeder comply with the breed clubs\u2019 code of ethics and are they a member of a recognised breed club (Saluki or Gazelle Hound or Northern Saluki clubs)?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  14. \u00a0Research the parents\u2019 health. The Kennel Club Saluki Breed Health Coordinator can help here. Contact email: <\/span>salukibreedhealthcoordinator@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    QUESTIONS DURING VISIT<\/b><\/p>\n

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    1. Can you meet all the puppies?<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Can you see the mum?<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. What are mum and dad\u2019s temperaments like?<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. How have the puppies been socialised?<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. What experiences does the breeder aim to provide before leaving?<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. If you have children: Have the puppies been seen by other children?<\/span><\/li>\n
    7. Will there be a contract of sale, and will I get papers from the Kennel Club?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    8. Can you see the pedigree (family tree)?<\/span><\/li>\n
    9. Can you see any health certificates for mum and dad?<\/span><\/li>\n
    10. Will you be given any written advice when you take the puppy home?<\/span><\/li>\n
    11. What dog food would the breeder recommend?<\/span><\/li>\n
    12. Are there any breeding restrictions in the contract of sale?<\/span><\/li>\n
    13. Confirm that the puppy will be microchipped (legal requirement).<\/span><\/li>\n
    14. At what age will the puppy be allowed home with you? (Should\u00a0 be more than 8 weeks).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      BUYING A SALUKI PUPPY (MORE DETAIL)<\/b><\/p>\n

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      IS A SALUKI THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU?<\/b><\/p>\n

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      Research the breed before you decide to buy a Saluki. This is an ancient breed, a sighthound, bred to hunt for thousands of years. Hunting is instinctive and some salukis have more prey drive than others \u2013 that means that they chase things that move eg squirrels, cats, rabbits, deer. If they catch the \u201cprey\u201d they will probably kill it. It is possible to own a cat with a Saluki but ideally they need to be brought up together. Salukis love to run free (off lead) but need a safe environment in which to do so. This means either a fully enclosed space with 6\u2019 fence or somewhere well away from roads and stock animals. Salukis are very fast and when off the lead can cover a huge distance in a very short space of time. They are intelligent, independent thinking dogs and recall is not always reliable. If you want a dog that does as it\u2019s told, when it is told DO NOT buy a saluki; A more obedient breed may be better suited to your needs. Salukis are a sensitive breed, very loyal to their family but wary of strangers. This means they should be loving and affectionate to the owner but aloof with people they don\u2019t know well or at all. It takes time to win their trust and the reward is well worth waiting for. Salukis will view you, the owner, as staff, expect to sit on the chairs and beds and if they can get away with it sleep in your bed with you. They don\u2019t like raised voices and should never be hit. As a breed they are very clean and don\u2019t smell but do shed hair. They will thieve if they get the opportunity and can be destructive if left for long periods of time and become bored. Usually, if they have had a decent walk, they are content to laze around the house on said chair\/bed or snuggled into their owner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      COSTS<\/b><\/p>\n

      Apart from the initial purchase price there will be long term costs to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. The weekly food bill<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Bedding and cleaning costs<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Insurance Cover<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Veterinary treatment and annual vaccinations<\/span><\/li>\n
      5. Kennel fees when you go on holiday<\/span><\/li>\n
      6. Training classes and\/or puppy socialisation classes which are very important for you and your puppy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        What should I expect to pay for a puppy?<\/b><\/p>\n

        You should pay what you think is right, agree a price with the breeder which is acceptable to you both, ensuring that you are going to receive all the relevant paper work such as Kennel Club registration form, correct pedigree, vaccination certificate (where appropriate) and diet sheet at no extra cost. Breeders will probably issue an insurance certificate which will cover the puppy for its first 6 weeks with you. There will be an option to extend this for a further 12 months, and it is wise to do this, as puppies can be accident-prone. Once the terms are agreed, you should adhere to them.<\/span><\/p>\n

        The Kennel Club registration form should be completed and returned to the Kennel Club as soon as possible to have the puppy\u2019s ownership transferred to you. The Kennel Club permit breeders to put certain restrictions on the registration such as \u201cProgeny not eligible for registration\u201d or \u201cNot eligible for issue of an export pedigree\u201d, or \u201cnot to bred from\u201d ;be sure that you are aware of these at the time you are agreeing to buy the puppy, it may save problems later on. Only the breeder can lift these endorsements.\u00a0 It is usual to purchase a puppy outright.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Arrangements such as breeding terms and partnerships should be fully investigated before being entered into and drawn up in writing and signed by both parties.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        HEALTH<\/b><\/p>\n

        Research the parents’ health<\/b><\/h2>\n

        All dogs are at risk of inheriting diseases, whether they’re pedigree or not. Breeders can reduce the risk of producing puppies with inherited diseases in several ways:<\/span><\/p>\n