How to Evaluate Dog Breeders

Before you can determine whether or not a particularhim later with any questions or concerns you may
dog will be of value to you there are two basic itemshave about your animal.
that must be addressed. One, you must know theThere is a lot to know about breeding dogs and it's
breed of dog you want. Are you after a Germanvery hard to find a competent experienced dog
Shepherd, Bernese Mountain dog, Newfoundland,breeder who raises more than 4 or 5 different breeds.
Yorkshire Terrier or other type? If it's a GermanIf he raises 6 or 8 or more it's probably a good idea to
Shepherd that you want you should be looking forlook else ware for you puppy. Also, most experienced
german shepherd dog breeders. And two, you mustbreeders belong to one or more breed clubs so ask
be aware of some specific information about thatthem if that's true with them.
breed. The information you need to be versed onAs you are concerned about the specific breeder he
includes the correct size for your dog breed, howshould also show some concern with you as well. If he
often it needs to be brushed, how much activity orasks you questions about they type of environment
exercise it needs daily, if there are genetic diseasesthat you will raising the pup, your family, and your
that are common with this type, have there been testsexperience with animals it's usually a good sign that the
performed that have ruled these diseases out in thisanimal has been raised with love. The breeder should
pup, and what else is required in maintaining it's healthhave concern for the placement of his puppies.
such as clipping its nails.Once you have made a decision to buy a specific dog
There is a lot of additional information that is importantthere are few other items that should be addressed. A
for you to know as well. Some dog breeders don'tsuggested diet should be provided for your animal. You
actually do the breeding themselves, but buy theirshould receive a registration certificate with your
animals from other areas. You should stick with apurchase. You should also require the seller to give
breeder that breeds and raises the pups on site. Theyou a 3-generation pedigree chart for the dog, a health
reason for this is because you can better determine ifrecord of the animal that includes dates the puppy
this puppy was raised in a clean environment. Withoutwas inoculated or received other veterinary care.
examining its place of birth you have no idea what sortAnother important item is a health guarantee and you
of environment it was raised in. Puppies can end upshould require one. If it's later discovered that the dog
with mental or physical deficiencies if brought up in asuffers from a genetic disease, for example, you
cruel or unkempt environment.should have some recourse. Along these same lines
Another item for concern is the age of the puppiesyou should have in writing that you are allowed, within
that you are interested in. The puppies should be ata reasonable amount of time, to have the puppy
least seven weeks old before they are placed. Theirexamined by a veterinarian at your own expense. And
parents should be at least two years old beforeif it is found that the dog you have purchased has any
breeding and should have been tested for any possibledefects, as determined by the veterinarian, you can
genetic diseases.return it for a full refund.
When purchasing puppies it's important that the pupsFinding the perfect dog can be a long and tedious
have had some interaction with other animals andprocess, but with a little preparation, education and
children. This is to help ensure that the dogs will beeffort it's possible to obtain a quality animal that you will
friendly and sociable. It's also a good idea to get yourbe proud to own.
puppy from a dog breeder that will allow you to call