Finding
a Puppy - Breeders
It
is
imperative when looking for the right puppy to start your search by
looking for the right dog breeder. Don't consider buying your
puppy
from any source besides a reputable breeder.
Remember:
- A pet store is not usally the best place to get a puppy.
- A garage sale, flea market or farmers' market is not a place buy your puppy.
- Web sites without sufficient contact and other information are not a good to get your puppy.
The first crucial decision that you will make as a prospective dog owner is the puppy breeder you choose. It is very important that you locate a breeder that you're comfortable with and that you trust. The puppy's breeder will be both a resource that you can contact for help or advice as well as someone to share the joys and milestones you and puppy will have together.
Remember:
- A pet store is not usally the best place to get a puppy.
- A garage sale, flea market or farmers' market is not a place buy your puppy.
- Web sites without sufficient contact and other information are not a good to get your puppy.
The first crucial decision that you will make as a prospective dog owner is the puppy breeder you choose. It is very important that you locate a breeder that you're comfortable with and that you trust. The puppy's breeder will be both a resource that you can contact for help or advice as well as someone to share the joys and milestones you and puppy will have together.
Things
you should AVOID
when selecting a breeder for your new puppy.
A
Dog Breeder who advertises "Puppies are always available."
This usually means there are a lot of litters each year. A puppy should
usually be
hand-raised with lots of attention and love in a positive home
environment if it is going to have the best chance in your home.
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Deals that can be completed with one email or phonecall
A decent breeder will spend some time speaking with you about the puppies and even about the breed in general, your house and if this is the right breed for you. A good dog breeder will require a written application.
A Dog Breeder who advertising strange or overly specialized varieties.
If a dog breeder doesn't follow the breed standards on size, or coat, etc., then how does one know the other oddities that there may be? Before contacting a breeder, you would read up on the breed standard and then you would know about color, size, etc. Read the breed standard on the AKC website and make sure that you fully understand potential breed faults in the puppy that you're considering.
Offers of a stud service for the public or breeding pairs.
Good dog breeders try to be stewards of the breed, meaning that they carefully understand bloodlines and don't offer their service or sell a breeding animal to someone that hasn't made a thorough study and genuine commitment to that breed.
Dogs registered with a registry beside the American Kennel Club (AKC), or United Kennel Club (UKC) or the Canadian Kennel Club. Exceptions can be made for rare breeds that are not recognized by the above organizations.
Puppies ready just for Christmas.
Good dog breeders know Christmas is usually a poor time to first take a puppy home, and most probably won't sell a puppy as a Christmas gift. There are some that may allow you puppy to go home then if you can prove to them that thing will stay calm.