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Choosing a Dog Breeder
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Choosing
a breed of dog that fit's your lifestyle is no easy
task. Whether
you’re choosing a Yorkshire Terrier or a Great Dane,
there are many things you have to consider before choosing a dog breed.
There are
eight
dog breed groups in total and some are even divided into other
subgroups. By
understanding where the breed came from and what they were meant to do
you will be able to better choose the right dog breed for you and your
family. that
you came across, but
what
happens when a
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few weeks later you find out that your dog has a serious
health
issues that will leave your wallet empty and your heart broken? Or
that cute and cuddly 4 pound
puppy a year ago is now an eighty pound adult dog with a temper
problem! Choose
the right breeder and you'll be thankful in the long run.
Choosing a Dog Breeder - How
do you
Know if a Dog Breeder is Reputable?
First
thing is first.
Never purchase a
puppy without visiting the breeder. Reputable breeders
of dogs genuinely
care about their pets and shouldn't be willing to give away their
puppies
before meeting the potential owners. Second,
visiting a breeder also
gives you the opportunity to see if the parents are raised in a proper
household.
Don't be
surprised if the breeder drills you
with questions about the breed, your lifestyle and your home.
They will
want to make sure that their puppies are going to a well prepared owner
and to a
safe and loving home. Remember, a
breeder that questions you is a breeder that really cares about
their
puppies and
is more likely to have raised and bred healthy and well tempered dogs.
Choosing a Dog Breeder - The breeders of dogs
should...
- Have
had the puppies born in the premises that you visit
- Not allow
you to take the pups until they are at least 7
weeks old
- Be happy
to answer
all the questions you have
- Ask you
lots of
questions about your lifestyle, experience with dogs etc.
- Be
knowledgeable
about the breed and explain some of the issues (good and bad) about the
breed
- Be a
member of the
breed club
- Have had
the puppies
socialized with other humans and possibly other animals
- Be willing
to take
the puppy or dog back if you are unable to keep it to avoid shelters
- Be willing
to show
you health certificates and pedigrees
- Not have
more that
one (max two) breeds available
- Have
the parents of
the puppies living with them indoors
These
are
just basic steps
that will help you decide if the breeder is reputable. The
most important
question you should ask yourself is whether or not you feel comfortable
with
the breeder. When you visit the breeder and meet them as well
as the
adult dogs and puppies, you will be able to get a feel for the breeder.
Choosing a Dog Breeder
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