Finding the Perfect Dog Breed and the Perfect Breeder
From: our friends at Cute Puppy Dogs
There are mainly two ways to acquire a dog : buy it in a pet store
or directly through a dog breeder. Some people think it is more
expensive to buy through dog breeders but it is not : pet stores
take a huge markup on each puppy they sell so the prices are
usually higher. Another thing to consider is that when you buy
from a breeder, you can visit the place where the dogs lives and
see for yourself the conditions they are in. You can also check if
the breeder has won prizes.
7 tips to choose a reputable dog breeder
1. Ask the breeder some questions to make sure he knows what
he is talking about.
2. Make sure the breeder is not breeding 10 different breed at the
same time. A reputable breeder will concentrate on one breed, maybe
two similar ones maximum.
3. Ask to see where the puppy are raised. If the breeder does not
want you to see the place, it is not a good sign. Some breeder might
ask you to clean your shoes and hands before you go in though, this
is to avoid contamination (for example if you have a cold).
4. Ask the breeder if he does competition with his dogs. Most
reputable (but not all) go to dog shows with their dogs. It is not
an absolute necessity though.
5. Ask for documentation about the puppy to see if it is registered
with the AKC or other well known organizations.
6. A good breeder will ask YOU a lot of question about you and
your family to make sure the breed you want will fit well in your
environment and your lifestyle.
7. Ask the breeder at what age he lets the puppy goes. A reputable
breeder knows that it is very important for the puppy to be with its
mother from 6 to 10 weeks so the breeder should not let his
puppy go before 8 weeks.
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