They have been written by experienced dog enthusiasts who know what is reasonable to expect from a well prepared puppy breeder and buyer. Reasonable expenses . In addition to the fee charged for a puppy, there will be other costs involved. The breeder should pay for a medical certificate if the puppy is to be air-freighted. The buyer usually pays for the air freight bill and for the kennel the puppy is shipped in.
Most breeders have small operations.
They may have fancy letterhead and an answering machine, but they probably are not making a lot of money on their breeding activities. Therefore, it is not reasonable to expect them to pay for very many long distance phone calls, or to supply glossy photos of all sorts of breeding pairs. If you are going to request documentary materials, please offer to pay for them. Some breeders may provide an unofficial pedigree with a puppy. Official registration papers and a certified pedigree are usually obtained at the buyer's expense, not from the breeder, but from the breed club registrar.