| It's easy to find people with puppies to sell. However, | | | | you are going to be a good dog owner. A good |
| there are some things you can't tell just by looking at a | | | | breeder cares a great deal about the puppies and the |
| puppy. If you want to be sure about the character and | | | | homes they are sent out into. |
| health of your dog your best bet is to choose a | | | | For most good breeders, the main goal is not to make |
| reputable breeder. They will be able to provide a | | | | money. In recent years however finding a puppy on |
| guarantee and you can be sure about what kind of | | | | the internet has become popular. It's a little harder to |
| dog you are getting. If you are serious about finding a | | | | find a good breeder on the internet but every tip I have |
| good purebred dog then here are some tips for | | | | given here will still help you. You may not personally be |
| choosing a good breeder. | | | | able to go to see where the dogs are raised however |
| Reputable breeders know a lot about the breed they | | | | you can tell a lot by a conversation. Just by talking to |
| specialize in. If you are really serious about choosing | | | | people you can tell if they are educated or not and |
| the best breeder then the best thing to do is ask | | | | they still should be able to tell you about the breed (s) |
| various people. Ask veterinarians, groomers and other | | | | they breed. |
| people directly involved with dogs on a daily basis. | | | | Now that you know what to look for there are some |
| They will have some good suggestions for you. | | | | things you should avoid at all costs. Any puppy that |
| If you want a reputable dealer its best not pick one out | | | | comes from a backyard or puppy mill can be a |
| of the classifieds. As with everything, if the breeder | | | | dangerous buy. A backyard breeder will know little |
| really is top quality then they will have no reason to be | | | | about the breed standards. Often they don't maintain |
| advertising in the classifieds. Some breeders have | | | | puppy's health properly. Backyard breeders and puppy |
| puppies booked years in advance. Another reason you | | | | millers will sell the puppies often at six weeks of age |
| don't want to find someone in the newspaper is they | | | | because they have just got too many; having to move |
| offer no guarantees. Usually forty-eight hours is all you | | | | them out for the next litter. |
| get and if something happens to that puppy six | | | | Puppy mills produce large amounts of puppies often in |
| months from now most will just say it's not their | | | | horrible conditions. There isn't appropriate medical care |
| problem. Most reputable breeders will not only give you | | | | and more often than not, the puppies are not fed well. |
| a year guarantee or more but they will also give you | | | | Puppy mills often sell directly to pet stores. For this |
| lifetime support. | | | | reason it is best to avoid puppies bought from pet |
| Another sign of a good breeder is they involved in | | | | stores. Often the puppies are separated from their |
| some rescue of the type they breed. Breeders will | | | | parents at much too young an age, often as early as |
| usually look to help their breed. Also notice if they will | | | | 4-5 weeks old as well as the other problems of lack |
| take a puppy back if for some reason the buyer can't | | | | of healthcare, love and attention. |
| take care of it. Most will not refund any money but at | | | | When choosing a breeder look find out how many |
| least they care enough about the puppy they've bred | | | | breeds they breed. Usually two or three different |
| and will always have a home to come to. | | | | breed types is what seems to be the standard. |
| The most obvious clues about the quality of the | | | | However this is not the case any longer. If a breeder |
| breeder is by looking at the puppies themselves. | | | | breeds more then this most likely the person started |
| Puppies are a product of their upbringing and a healthy | | | | out with one. Find out when they started out with that |
| puppy will have a pleasant temperament as well as a | | | | one and you can find out a lot by how it progressed. |
| healthy look. This means no runny noses, clear eyes | | | | Judging by the conversation on the phone with them |
| and, of course a wagging tail. If you are buying over | | | | you can usually tell their level of knowledge. If it's just a |
| the internet see if the breeder can send you a video | | | | puppy and they don't know anything then that's a clear |
| of your puppy. | | | | sign to move on. |
| The environment in which the puppies are kept will also | | | | Most reputable breeders will not let there puppies go |
| tell you a lot about the standard of the breeder. If the | | | | before they turn eight weeks of age or more |
| environment is clean and the puppies have space then | | | | depending on the breed. Most puppies are not |
| it is more likely that the breeder is a good one. | | | | completely weaned and self sufficient any younger |
| It's a good idea to talk and find out about your intended | | | | then that. This varies among the breeds. Most |
| breeder before seeing the puppies. See if they have | | | | breeders will talk about the there age, when they let |
| children and are involve in social activities. Most Puppy | | | | them go and also about the transition from one home |
| millers wouldn't have time for this. Often once you see | | | | to the next before selling the puppy. |
| them you can be much easier to convince - because | | | | There is so much more that could be said about |
| you have been convinced by those big eyes! Ask to | | | | choosing a good breeder however the space here |
| see the dog's parents and try to assess their | | | | does not permit it. If you will just follow these few |
| demeanor. Stay away from dogs that seem unusually | | | | simple steps you will have already beat the odds of |
| fearful or aggressive. | | | | finding a good puppy. It goes both ways, not only do |
| You should already know quite a bit about the breed | | | | you the buyer wants a happy puppy but the breeder |
| you are interested in. Ask your breeder any questions | | | | also wants you to have a happy and healthy puppy |
| you might have left. Don't forget to ask about chronic | | | | for the years to come. |
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