Looking
for qualified dog breeders can be a challenging task. You want to make sure the
dog breeder will stand behind the dog incase of any kind of health
problems. Some problems are just unforeseen and do happen. You want
your dog breeder to do anything they can to help you if this happens to
your dog. Finding dog breeders with a good reputation is the first step
when choosing a dog.
Dog breeders come in many different types. One type of breeder will
test the dogs for genetic common diseases to breed their best champion
dogs. These puppies are a bit more expensive while can be show dog
quality.
The next type is someone that a person that loves their dog breed and
want everyone to have one. These type of dog breeders usually do not
test for diseases and are not looking to match traits in the dog they
are going to breed. You will not have to pay as much for these dogs but
the chance of health issues are greater. (Click here for a complete list of articles)
Another dog breeder is one that has many different breeds. These are
usually the ones the will supply pet stores with there puppies. The
owners basically have a puppy factory and breed the dogs on a
continuous cycle. They are usually very poor quality of the breed and
can have diseases like kennel cough as well as health problems down the
road.
Finding a good dog breeder can be as easy as asking a few questions.
Make sure you do some research on the breed that your want and you will
be able to ask intuitive questions and find out if the breeder knows
what they are talking about.
How is the dog breeder advertising? Did you find the ad in a newspaper?
Anyone advertising several types of breed are usually the factory type
breeder. You might get a great deal on the dog but it could have some
health problems as it gets older. If your not looking to show your dog
you can find then in newspaper ads and get a real great puppy.
Make sure you can go to the dog breeders house or where they keep the
puppies. If they refuse, walk away from that breeder. They may have a
dirty place and the puppies are not properly cared for. Its better to
not take a chance then to have to deal with the heartbreak of a dog
that has health issues.
Check with your local vet to see if they can recommend dog breeders in
your area. You can also check with your local pet store.
Now that you have found the puppy that you want, stop and be sure to
ask more questions. Has the puppy had all of the shots needed? Do they
give a health guarantee? Can you talk their vet, and to any other
owners of puppies that they have sold. Get this information and make
the calls, if you get a positive reference from them then you can go
and get your puppy.
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Quick Tip #1
Make
sure you can go to the dog breeders house or where they keep the
puppies. If they refuse, walk away from that breeder. They may have a
dirty place and the puppies are not properly cared for. Its better to
not take a chance then to have to deal with the heartbreak of a dog
that has health issues.
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Quick Tip #2
One
step that many owners never think of when choosing the correct dog
breed for them is grooming needs. Short hair dogs will not need as much
time to groom, while long hair dogs will need much more time, up to an
hour a day. Make sure you know what your in for before you chose the
dog for your family.
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Quick Tip #3
With
all larger dogs, they will need to eat more and do cost more to feed.
Always check with your vet to get a proper formulated dog food diet.
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