Tamaskan breeders have a code of conduct which covers breeding practices and ethics and health testing. Your breeder should be able to give you a lot of information about the bloodlines in your pup, as well as the health checks carried out on the parents and the socialization that has already taken place. A good breeder should also be interested in you. You will want to build a relationship with the breeder as they will be able to support and mentor you throughout your dog's lifetime, and they will want to have some idea of your living conditions and how much time you have available. They will want to be convinced that they are sending their pup to a good home. Avoid breeders who have many dogs of different breeds or any hints that the breeder is part of a commercial facility. A breeder with multiple litters for sale at once will not be able to provide the one-to-one attention that is needed to socialize a puppy or to spot potential health problems.  You should be able to see the litter with their mother and ideally this should be in the breeder’s home where you can see that they are being socialized in a loving family environment. You should also expect the puppy to have had relevant vaccinations and microchip installed before it is homed.