Tips in choosing the
best dog breeders
Dog breeders could be
found anywhere. However,
buying the best-looking
puppy in the pet store does
not necessarily guarantee
that you bought a pet with
a top breed.
What are the different
types of breeders? Which of
them provide the best dog
breeds?
1) Look for reputable
breeders. Well known
breeders know specific
details about their
specialized breed. They
examine genetic diseases
that are known to have
physical and emotional
impact on that breed,
perform veterinary
maintenance and sustain
breeding records.
A breeder of good
reputation will provide you
with both the good and bad
points about the breed you
prefer. They offer useful
advice and assistance to
new dog owners.
You could spot a
reputable breeder when they
grant quality for the dogs
they personally own. They
would let you experience
the kind of care they give
the dogs and allow you to
see where the dogs
live.
Most outstanding
breeders are not out to
make money. They provide a
written health guarantee
with all the dogs they
sell.
Majority of the
reputable dog breeders
belong to local or national
breed organizations and
clubs.
2) Avoid backyard
breeders, puppy mills and
pet shops.
* Backyard Breeders.
These people have limited
education about the breed
standards. Commonly,
backyard breeders do not
maintain a regular check-up
on the dogs diseases and
genetic makeup. Usually,
these people breed to make
money and allows the dogs
to leave without screening
the present home of the
dog.
* Puppy Mills. This is a
term commonly used to
describe a business that
produces large quantities
of dogs. Majority of the
puppies born and trained in
puppy mills do not usually
follow a regular veterinary
care and appropriate
feeding they need. Puppy
mills do not sell directly
to the public. They only
allow sale to pet shops,
brokers and dog
auctions.
There is no generic
breed testing executed in
puppy mills. The dogs born
here have not been
adequately socialized and
trained. Most of the
puppies are sold in large
numbers at the age of 3 to
4 weeks that could later
give the dogs emotional and
health problems.
* Pet shops. Many pet
shops grant guarantees.
However, these guarantees
last for only a year while
majority of genetic
diseases found in dogs
materialize when the animal
is over a year old. Most
pet shops buy their dogs
from puppy mills at a very
young age for a cheap
price. Young puppies that
are not suitably socialized
could cause behavior
problems and poor
health.
Finding the best dog
breeder means your pet
could last a longer life.
Find a reputable breeder
now and spare yourself from
possible heartache.
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