{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"TOP #129: You Need To Know This Before Buying A Dog From A Breeder","description":"Hi there! Thank you everyone for joining me today. My name is Connor Knight I am the president at Top Dog Tips and the co-host of the Theory of Pets Podcast. Today we have a special guest from Embark Vet. Her name is Jenna Dockweiler. She is a veterinary geneticist. Today we are going to be doing a deep dive on proper breeding practices. Here are some of the questions I ask:&amp;nbsp;  Now I see your job is a veterinary geneticist at Embark Vet  What does a veterinary geneticist do and how is there some overlap with your roles and the idea of responsible breeding? And I saw that you were a board certified theriogenologist that specializes in animal reproduction, and canine rehab. Tell us a little about veterinary acupuncture. It\u2019s quite a new topic for me. What are some of the benefits? Can you explain to me about \u201cpurebreeds\u201d why are they so coveted if there are a lot of health problems that come with those types of dogs Can you tell me about the process of a breeder and how careful they have to be to prevent any health issues?  What kind of measures do they have to take?     What does it mean to be a &quot;good breeder&quot;?  What kind of training have good breeders undergone to be considered a good breeder? What are your thoughts of rescue vs. choosing a breeder?   Where are the best places to start when looking for a breeder? What are the top questions to ask when selecting a breeder?  What kind of expenses should one expect to be taken care of before purchasing from a breeder?   What questions should I expect a reputable breeder to ask me? How do I find out which health tests my breed needs? How much should I expect to spend? How long should I expect to wait? What should I consider if I am looking to breed my dog? I have found a breeder - how do I look into them further?  ","author_name":"Theory of Pets Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/theoryofpets.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/23996994\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/132400331"}