| There are many sources for one to get a puppy, | | | | the breeding registration on the specific breed. This is |
| such as the kennel or the pet store. But if you want | | | | done both for the protection of the breeder as well |
| to get a purebred puppy, you must seek a reputable | | | | as acting a control for possible overpopulation. |
| breeder to get the best results. | | | | The person who wants his dogs must have a |
| Finding the right breeder depends on the breed that | | | | secured backyard and be prepared to attend certain |
| you select. Professional breeders do not breed their | | | | classes such a puppy kindergarten. It allows you to |
| dogs frequently. Breeders will only do so when a pair | | | | be more aware of possible difficulties you'll meet |
| of dogs is found to be healthy and have | | | | when you fetch your puppy home. This is very |
| temperaments that will insure the birth of similarly | | | | important especially for new dog owners. |
| healthy offspring. Breeders will also breed their dogs | | | | Reputable breeders tend to enforce more stringent |
| only when a sufficient number of homes have been | | | | selling policies than that of your local pet shop. They |
| evaluated and deemed appropriate for the new | | | | are always anxious and do everything within their |
| puppies. | | | | power to ensure that their puppies have good |
| Given that there is no fixed guideline as to what a | | | | homes. This is what makes responsible breeders |
| standard breeder is, you should do research by | | | | different from others who are not. This additional |
| asking people and interviewing as many breeders as | | | | requirements are meant to be obstacles to the |
| possible before making a decision. There are many | | | | ownership of the dog, but to ascertain that owners |
| types of dog breeder in the market. Having more | | | | are fully aware of the responsibilities involved. As |
| information about the breeders will help you to | | | | expected, such irresponsible breeders would not care |
| understand and have a better idea of what you are | | | | less about the well-being of the dogs as they are |
| getting. | | | | merely concerned about the bottom line. |
| The ideal breeder should have the pair of dogs | | | | One good way to spot a good breeder apart from |
| tested for every possible disease as well as have all | | | | observing the care given to the pets, is to note the |
| the information regarding the pair's ancestors and | | | | condition of the mother after the birth and the |
| health records on file. Should a breeder find no | | | | treatment of the puppies. The best way to do this |
| problem in the history of the pair, you must still | | | | would be to visit the breeder from time to time to |
| confirm the details to be sure. One way is to ask for | | | | monitor the condition of the puppies. |
| the contacts of owners who have bought offspring | | | | Another good quality of a responsible breeder is the |
| in the past to check if there were any problems. This | | | | voluntary assistance provided to the new owners of |
| should not be difficult as responsible breeders always | | | | the puppies. Should the placement of the puppy be |
| maintain a close relationship with their customers. | | | | less than satisfactory with the new owner, the |
| Reputable breeders have certain requirements that | | | | breeder will ask that the owner return the puppy and |
| you must have before qualifying as a potential dog | | | | the breeder will source for suitable homes for the |
| owner. These usually come as written contracts with | | | | pup, as the puppy's life is of utmost concern to the |
| a neuter requirement as a clause. This set a limit to | | | | breeder. |