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~~Studding out an AKC dog to breed with an un-registered female. This results in pups that can never be registered, and sickly puppies often with a long list of health issues and genetic problems. Any breeder who studs out their dogs to an unregistered female is unethical and definitely NOT looking out for the best interest of the dogs. 

~~More than one or two different breeds in the same location--this often results in accidental breed crossing and major health issues. Unethical breeders will lie and sell a cross-breed puppy as a purebred resulting in a tainted genepool and new health problems.

~~Too many dogs in one place--over-crowding leads to aggression, unsanitary facilities, and little or no socilization.

~~No contract upon sale of the dog--these are there to protect YOU, the buyer, so if a breeder doesn't have a contract, run the other way!

~~Does not allow visitors to breeding facility. You should be allowed to see where breeding, whelping (birth), and puppy-raising takes place. If the breeder is not willing to give you a tour, they're probably hiding something.

~~Can't or won't introduce you to the parents. You ALWAYS want to meet the parents and the other pets the puppies have contact with.

~~More than one litter per year for each female. Female dogs, though able to breed more than once a year, need a rest! Too many litters will shorten her life. Too many litters means Mama can't grow healthy babies and the pups are often born premature, sick, and weak. 

The whole point of AKC registration is to better the breed by tracking genetics, potential health issues, and--above all--the healthy, positive traits of the Chinese Crested. Reputable breeders work together with the AKC to breed out the bad and keep the good through constant research, careful record-keeping, and countless hours of love and care.   

The problem with backyard and hobby breeders is that they often have NO idea about suggested health testing or what kinds of problems to look for.

Backyard breeders have puppies because they're cute and cuddly or they want to teach thier kids about the facts of life--or worse yet--think they'll make a lot of money doing it.

They often have NOT researched the breed, their lines, or the potential health problems. They may think their dogs are perfect but end up overlooking a bad bite, bad skin, problematic hips and joints, poor eyesight or dry-eye--which then get passed on to their puppies. 

If you've already bought an unpapered Crestie, I  highly suggest a very thorough vet examination including eyes and patellas. If the pup wasn't born from a researched and health-tested pairing then the chances of genetic problems are quite high. Caught early most can be managed, but if left unknown or untreated it could turn out badly for the dog and end in heartache for you.