Finding your Puppy
Once you have made the decision on which Breed of dog you
prefer, it is time to find your puppy. If you have decided on a purebred
puppy, you can check with an association specific to that breed. You can search
for your puppy through your local Kennel Club, The American Kennel Club, local
vets, animal shelters, pet stores, and even online. All these avenues in finding your puppy are relatively easy to
seek out but come with pros and cons.
Find a responsible dog breeder, This will increase your
chance of finding a puppy that meets your breed expectations thus leading to a
happier life together.
Dog Breeders: What constitutes a
RESPONSIBLE breeder:
- Does not pull a puppy from it’s litter anytime for any
reason prior to 7 weeks old
- Provides you with answers to all your questions
- Invites you to visit their home
- Belongs to a dog club or association
- Acknowledges health issues in that breed
- Has a clean and healthy environment
- Knows the personalities of each puppy in the litter
- Interviews you!
It is imperative that you visit
the breeders home to ensure they meet this criteria as well as answer a few of
your own questions. Are the puppies sociable? What is the temperament of the
parents? Are there any health issues? Do they have references?
Scout out the environment, is it
clean. Do the puppies look healthy, do they have space to play, what are their
temperaments. If you are fortunate enough to meet face to face with the breeder
and your choice of puppy you have the perfect "finding a puppy situation".
Buying your puppy online
may present challenges but is can be as reliable as meeting in person. Try to
investigate as much of what is listed above through whatever resources you can.
Most credible online breeders will belong to credible associations and have
impressive references.
Adopting a puppy from a local pet
shelter or purchasing a puppy from a pet store both accompany concern.
The lack of knowledge on the puppy’s background is foremost. This puppy may
possess temperament problems and/or health issues that may not always be
obvious.
However, once said, adopting a
pup from an animal shelter can also be very rewarding. It may be just right for
your situation and giving new life to a pet otherwise destined for euthanasia is
certainly an act of humanity. Often shelters will have some background
information on its occupants and some pups with great temperaments, may just be
the circumstance of an unfortunate situation.
BEWARE of backyard breeders who
insist on delivering the pup to you or meeting at a drop off point.
Net Step:
Bringing Your Puppy Home
Choosing a dog breed
Finding A Puppy
Bringing Your Puppy Home
Caring For Your Puppy
Your Puppies Health
Basic Training
Puppy Supplies |
