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One thing you need to know when you are looking at buying a dog from me, before placing the dog with you you need to know that I am more interested in the needs of the dog than your sensibilities, and everything I do is protect the breed. I don't care how much money you have, if your house is expensive, what kind of car you drive. Those things don't factor into whether or not I think you will be able to care for my dog. I want to make sure you have thought long and hard about getting a dog and particularly the breed you are seeking from me. Just because you have money doesn't mean you get a Princess Petunia Puppy. Money doesn't mean you can provide the best home. The "best home" is one where this baby is well cared for, fed, warm and able to seek medical attention should an emergency arise. Ask me anything and everything you want. Here are some of the stuff you need to know because I will ask you.
 Do you have a fenced yard?
I ask this because my dogs are NEVER to be tied to a tree. I had a lady tie one of my dogs out in the sun while she cleaned house and the dog died. She thought she would like to immediately "Order" a new dog from me. As if she was ordering lunch from a drive-thru. Needless to say, after I told her on the phone to bury the dead dog she did NOT get another dog from me. If your yard has a small area that is not sealed off you need to remedy this. If you put one of my dogs outside to go potty it can go through the smallest hole in the fence and you hopefully don't lose your dog to the first car that drives by or a neighbor waiting to steal your dog. Also, dogs that are tied outside can choke themselves. If you are thinking you want a dog that can spend any sort of time outside PLEASE don't buy a dog from me. I'm begging you here. My dogs are INSIDE dogs. Raised inside, potty training in progress and just need to be watched as if it is a newborn baby I'm bestowing upon you.
If you rent or lease I need a letter from your landlord. WHY?
This is a standard request on every single adoption or purchase agreement I make. You cannot adopt or buy a dog if you can not prove that you are allowed to keep him. This clause may also cover breed bans in your area, and potential housemates' agreements. Many times your landlord will tell you verbally that you can have a dog and then change his mind. I need it in writing. It protects you from a wishy washy landlord and my puppy from starting to bond and then having to be rehomed. It is not fair to either of you. Trust me, get it in writing always.
Do you have a veterinary in mind?
I ask you this because I expect that your new dog will be given a check-up within the first day or two days of acquisition. Little puppies are live creatures. So much can happen to it in a short amount of time. Having a vet, interviewing possible vet's for your precious new baby is critical to do before you get the baby. What do you do should an emergency arise and you don't have a vet? You will have to go to the emergency vet and they will charge you whatever they want. If you need references I would be glad to find customers in your area and see whom they trust. Not all vet's are created equal. The most important thing you can remember is that the vet works for YOU.
 I will usually always ask the age of your kids.
This is a big one, and it's usually the deal breaker. It's not an arbitrary rule, even if it may seem like it. The smaller the dog the older I need your kids to be. A four year old child will not always understand "careful" "Sit when holding the puppy", "two hands" and I don't want anything to happen to the dog, I don't want your kid to be scarred for life because they loved the dog to death, sat on, kicked, killed, or crippled a dog. It is not fair and you should consider getting a bigger dog if you have very young children. They will enjoy the dog more and you will not have to fret as much.. Your child will need to be taught how to behave around small dogs and animals in general. I'm not trying to be a hag really I am not.
It is just important for you and my dogs that we both know what your expectations are and your plans. 
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