subject: What To Look For When Finding Mixed Breed Puppies For Sale [print this page] Mixed breed puppies, while growing in popularity, are something that many people haven't heard of. Those that are familiar and would like to have a mixed breed dog in their lives should take time to find the right dog for their lifestyle. There are some things to take into consideration when looking to purchase mixed breed puppies.
If you are one that isn't familiar with mixed breeds, then a simple explanation should bring you up to speed. A mixed breed is actually exactly what it sounds like...mixing two breeds of dog together to obtain a third unique breed. Some examples are the Puggle (mix of Pug and Beagle), the Ori Pei (mix of Pug and Chinese Shar Pei), Labradoodle (mix of Labrador and Poodle), Goldendoodle (mix of Golden Retriever and Poodle), and Yorki Poo (mix of Yorkshire Terrier and Poodle). The sizes of the mixed breed dogs can vary a great deal depending upon the breeds being mixed. Height and weight can range from 3cm and .1kg, to 107cm and 108kg.
It isn't hard to find mixed breed puppies for sale, but finding a reputable source offering healthy dogs can be a bit trickier to the uninitiated. There are many pet stores around that are nothing more than mills. They offer a wide variety of puppies but keep them under seedy conditions. Many of the mills like this have been closed down permanently due to their lack of care and downright abuse of animals. Profit seems to be their only motivation, not love of animals.
The first place to look for mixed breed puppies for sale is a local animal shelter. It is possible that you will find the perfect fit for your lifestyle and family conditions by adopting a puppy. You could also save a great deal of money; some mixed breed puppies can cost hundreds of pounds when purchased from breeders. Contact the Kennel Club and ask for recommendations for breeders if you aren't sure where to start. This might even be a good idea when visiting the local animal shelter, ask the workers if they know of any reputable breeders that offer mixed breed puppies for sale.
If you choose to go to the internet to find a mixed breed puppy, then you should be very careful indeed. It is wise to always find someone local to your area or at least within reasonable travelling distance, so you can go visit the kennel. This will give you an opportunity to meet and see some of the puppies that you might be purchasing as well as give you the opportunity to see how well taken care of the animals are. This will give you a great deal of insight into the overall respectability of the breeder.
If possible, you should make more than one visit to the breeder to establish his or her credibility. One visit, probably your first visit should be scheduled and announced, while the other should be unannounced. This will allow you to see how things are run when the breeder is not expecting visitors.
