| When people think of purchasing a full-bred puppy, | | | | Your Havanese breeder should allow you to look |
| many of them automatically think of their local pet | | | | around the puppy's environment so you can have a |
| shop. But this may not be the best choice at all and | | | | better feel of where the puppy comes from and in a |
| there are many reasons behind it. A pet store does | | | | pet store you will not have the chance to do that. |
| not generally see where their puppies come from, | | | | They also should not be pushy in terms of getting you |
| what type of living conditions they had, or if they were | | | | to purchase a puppy. Good breeders actually try to |
| being treated properly not only in the physical sense | | | | get a feel of the potential buyer as they care enough |
| but emotionally too. Often times, these puppies end up | | | | for the puppies to make sure they go to a good home. |
| coming from what is known as puppy mills. | | | | Get a feel for your breeder and go with your gut. |
| A puppy that comes from a puppy mill is not one you | | | | Time is really what you need to give yourself when |
| want as they may end up with problems that are not | | | | deciding you are ready to select a Havanese puppy. |
| visible right now. And when selecting a puppy from a | | | | You want to make sure that you are selecting not just |
| pet store, you are not likely to get a salesperson that | | | | the right puppy for you but the right breeder as well. |
| has extensive knowledge about your puppy. They | | | | Not paying close attention to a breeder's lack of love |
| generally just read over a small description of the dog | | | | or knowledge about the dog can lead to several |
| when it comes in, unlike a breeder who has studied | | | | serious situations down the road. It is always best to |
| these dogs for years. Pet store employees cannot | | | | try and avoid surprises with the ownership of your |
| provide you with the detailed information you need in | | | | Havanese. And surprises are all you will get from a |
| order to properly make the judgment call if that puppy | | | | Havanese bought from a pet store. |
| is the right one for you. | | | | You want to avoid costly vet bills that arise because |
| Now that you know the reasons why to stay away | | | | you were not properly informed of the Havanese and |
| from pet stores when searching for your new puppy, | | | | their special needs, if any, or because they came from |
| you now need to take steps to find the right breeder. | | | | a puppy mill and were poorly treated in the beginning. |
| Just because they are a breeder does not mean you | | | | Make sure you take a list with you and do not allow |
| want to go with them. This is an investment of not only | | | | yourself to feel pressure from a breeder. You should |
| about twenty years with your dog but of a lot of | | | | be allowed to inspect the home of the puppy to see |
| money as well. Your breeder should have a lot of | | | | what in kind of environment it has been living. Take |
| information to provide you with and be willing to take | | | | your time, ask questions, and pick your puppy with |
| as much time as needed for you to fully understand | | | | care and you shall have a happy life with your new |
| the Havanese. | | | | puppy. |