| Nothing in the world could be as cute as a puppy. | | | | vaccinations and worming, if the puppy has been |
| When you've made the decision to make a puppy a | | | | spayed or neutered, and if the puppy has been micro |
| part of your family, you will begin your search for | | | | chipped. |
| puppies for sale. There are several things that you | | | | If possible, you should ask to see the entire litter and |
| need to be aware of before selecting the puppy or | | | | the parents, even if all that is available is pictures. |
| puppies that you will buy. | | | | This gives you the opportunity to gather more |
| Hopefully, you already know what you are looking | | | | information about the puppy or puppies that you are |
| for. For example, it is important to determine | | | | considering. Pay attention to how healthy the dogs |
| whether your puppy will grow to be a show dog or | | | | appear to be, as well as how well they have been |
| not. You need to know what sized dog you | | | | taken care of, including the conditions in which they |
| eventually want, because puppies do indeed grow. | | | | have been living. |
| You also need to know if you prefer a certain breed, | | | | You will of course want to know the price of the |
| whether a full-breed dog is important, and other | | | | puppy, and check to see if this price is reasonable, as |
| pertinent facts that pertain to what you want, in | | | | compared to prices charged by other breeders. Note |
| terms of a puppy, and eventually a fully grown dog. | | | | that females are almost always more expensive than |
| It is important to have that information before you | | | | males. Also note that puppies that have champion |
| even begin your search, as it saves a great deal of | | | | level parents are very expensive as compared to |
| time and effort. Remember that all breeds are very | | | | those that do not have champion level parents. |
| different in terms of their general personalities, as | | | | In many cases, there will be a written contract. This |
| well as their intelligence and how well suited they are | | | | contract should specifically identify and describe the |
| to being indoor or outdoor dogs. | | | | puppy or puppies for sale that you have agreed to |
| Obviously, you will want to see registration papers | | | | purchase. It should also include a guarantee, which |
| for the puppies you buy before making that | | | | should allow you to return the dog within a certain |
| purchase, if breeding is important to you. While there | | | | amount of time, for a full refund, if the puppy isn't |
| are many full bred dogs available, who are not | | | | healthy, as determined by your veterinarian. |
| registered, it is important to see the registration | | | | When you find the puppy that is right for your |
| papers if you will be showing or breeding the dog. | | | | family, and you decide to make a purchase, it should |
| Otherwise, it may not matter to you whether the | | | | be a pleasant, stress-free experience for you - |
| puppy is registered or not. | | | | particularly if you are making your purchase from a |
| Naturally, you will want to see any health records | | | | reputable breeder. If at any time you do not feel |
| that are available for the puppy, and possibly for the | | | | right about the purchase, or the condition of the |
| parents, depending on the breed of the dog and | | | | puppy, you should have the option of backing out of |
| whether or not that breed is susceptible to certain | | | | the sale - before it is made, and again, for a certain |
| illnesses or conditions. You need a record of any | | | | period of time after the purchase has been made as |
| treatment or exams that the puppy has had to date. | | | | well. |
| Ask if the puppy is up-to-date on shots and | | | | |