subject: Buy Your New Puppies From Dog Breeders [print this page] Adding a new puppy to the family is a big ten to fifteen year commitment. Most people put a lot of research into deciding the type of dog best for them. Major points of consideration include appearance, allergy issues, coat, overall size, temperament, exercise requirements, health and expected longevity. People wanting to buy a new puppy have at least three basic choices. The first is to accept a pup from a dog shelter, family or friends. The second is to buy one from a non-dedicated retailer, in other words, a pet shop. The third is to buy from dedicated dog breeders.
Disreputable breeders are all about selling the puppies and bringing in the dough. Their activities put a question on the purity of the breed. Puppy lovers should carefully check the credentials of the breeders with whom they deal.
Breeders registered with the state or national kennel clubs will never do that and neither shall they choose the sire and the dam showing faulty standards. To choose a breeder, this is the first point to be kept in mind.
Next, it is staying clear of puppy mills. Making dogs breed almost every season deteriorates the quality of the litters, so you will not be getting the best pups despite paying the correct amounts. Also, dog breeders specializing in particular breeds are always a better choice since it guarantees the puppy to be from someone who knows his subject and shall be able to guide you properly in case of any trouble with the dog in future.
Given that the Internet has made it easy for puppy lovers to connect with breeders, there seems to be only few situations that would make it sensible for prospective owners to buy a new pup from any other source.
A dog breeder directory has been created on the Web for many countries around the world. Dog breeders sign-up to these directories and post their details. Each website will be organized differently but virtually all of them will identify breeders by breed. Some will also have a separate Puppy Listings tab. Breeder directory websites make puppies available for sale direct from individual breeders.
