What are the dam's worst and best faults or traits? 3. Has this dam been bred before? When and how many litters has she had? What are the dogs from that litter(s) like? 4. How long have you had this particular breed? How knowledgeable do you consider yourself? 5. What testing has been performed on the sire and dam for genetic problems? Have they both been examined for hip dysplasia and do they have certifications? Have they both had their eyes examined and certified? Have they both had vWD testing (a blood disorder)? What about other testing? Do you have evidence of the findings of the testing and can I see the certifications? (An informed breeder will have checked about genetic problems in the breed and the answer of "Oh, they're just fine." is not appropriate or good enough. 6. Do you have certifications on any of the dogs further back in the pedigree? 7. How many of the dogs in the pedigree have you seen and examined personally? Tell me everything you know about them. (Be prepared to discuss more than what is found on the pedigree -- a good breeder will know about the temperaments, health, workability, etc. of the dogs in the puppies' pedigree.) 8. What can you tell me about the types of titles (conformation, working, obedience and/or agility) are in the pedigree? How far back in the pedigree do these titles occur? How many of the dogs were titled? Are you currently working on any