| After what seems to be an eternity of trying to | | | | from your trusted friends, by seeking advice from a |
| assess whether to get a sheltie or not, you have | | | | veterinarian or from contacting a credible breed club. |
| finally decided to go for it knowing that you are | | | | If you know someone who has a sheltie puppy, ask |
| capable enough to care for such a cute dog. The | | | | about their experience from that particular breeder. If |
| next step would be to look for a sheltie that will | | | | the experience doesn't sound good to you, move on |
| make a perfect addition to your family. Potential dog | | | | to find another breeder. |
| owner can acquire a dog in various ways; from pet | | | | Schedule to meet the breeder and the puppies. If it |
| shops, from a neighbor or friend whose dog has just | | | | is possible the see the parents, the better. A |
| given birth, from certified breeders or from dog | | | | reputable breeder is willingly to meet you as much as |
| shelters and rescue groups. | | | | you are excited to meet the pup. When visiting, take |
| Adopting a pet can be a great idea however, if you | | | | note of how the dog is taken cared of and the way |
| want a new puppy, then adopting is out of the story. | | | | they are treated. Are they provided with |
| While most pet shops promise high quality puppies, | | | | comfortable home and fed with high quality foods? |
| be aware that many (if not all) of their pets are | | | | Are they properly socialized and not timid? Take not |
| products of puppy mills. The best way therefore to | | | | also of the way the breeder responds to you. A |
| have the best puppy is to acquire from reputable | | | | reputable breeder will ask questions such as your |
| breeders. Why from reputable breeders? Simply | | | | home and your family to determine if you are indeed |
| because they have their dog's best interest at heart. | | | | capable to have the pup. |
| They do not sell their puppies to just anyone who | | | | Parents must have gone through different tests to |
| appears with money in hand. With reputable | | | | determine if they are carriers of genetic diseases. If |
| breeders, you are less likely to encounter puppies | | | | there are papers to prove, better take a look at it. |
| with genetic health problems and behavior problems. | | | | Discuss your agreement as to the payment and your |
| How to choose a reputable breeder then? One of | | | | expectations. Ask for the breeder's contact details |
| the most common and best ways to find a reputable | | | | and stay in touch with him. |
| breeder is by word of mouth. You can ask referrals | | | | |