Make s ure to seriously screen potential adopters and conduct a home check . Click here if you need tips and information about screening. Unfortunately, this breed attracts more than its share of undesirable individuals. Please make sure that potential adopters you plan to place a dog with are loving and caring, that they understand the breed very well or are willing to learn, and that they are responsible dog owners. Always do a homecheck and contact the applicants' references .
Veterinarian references are preferable.
Make sure the new owner is not involved in any illegal activities, and does not intent to use the dog for any form of dog fighting. The dogs should be spayed or neutered, or placed with a non-breeding contract. As a part of this contract, the new owner should agree to have the dog fixed within 2 months. Click here for more details. Be aware that placing an intact dog will only make things harder for the dog and for yourself, not to mention for all the dogs who die homeless.