Dog Breeders
You've decided you want a purebred puppy, now you need to locate a breeder. Nothing is ever as simple as it sounds, and that goes for picking a breeder as well. Know what to ask, and what signs to steer clear of. The difference between a good breeder and a not-so good breeder can be a painful experience for both you and your dog.
The Puppy Buying Scam
There's a scam going on and it's one that affects the dog community too. Beware of buyers who want to buy or adopt a puppy "sight unseen", it could cost you hundreds of dollars.
There's a scam going on and it's one that affects the dog community too. Beware of buyers who want to buy or adopt a puppy "sight unseen", it could cost you hundreds of dollars.
Finding a Breeder
Once you've decided to buy a puppy from a breeder, and you have researched the breed you want, it is time to find yourself a good, responsible breeder. Why Nosey is Best in a Breeder.
Once you've decided to buy a puppy from a breeder, and you have researched the breed you want, it is time to find yourself a good, responsible breeder. Why Nosey is Best in a Breeder.
Breed Clubs and Associations
For a puppy buyer, the breed club offers a list of Code of Ethics breeders, to ensure quality puppies, and often can refer the buyer to the breeder who breeds for a function, as well as conformation. A person looking for a working dog can easily be directed to a breeeder who breeds for traits that make an ideal working dog.
For a puppy buyer, the breed club offers a list of Code of Ethics breeders, to ensure quality puppies, and often can refer the buyer to the breeder who breeds for a function, as well as conformation. A person looking for a working dog can easily be directed to a breeeder who breeds for traits that make an ideal working dog.
Responsible Breeders versus Pet Stores
We've all seen them, noses pressed to the glass, eyes pleading for somebody to take them home. So cute and cuddly that many a rational person has made the impulsive decision to bring one home, a few hundred dollars later.
We've all seen them, noses pressed to the glass, eyes pleading for somebody to take them home. So cute and cuddly that many a rational person has made the impulsive decision to bring one home, a few hundred dollars later.
What is a Puppy Mill anyway?
While there is no firm definition of the term "puppy mill", many people use the label for a place where puppies are business and profit, not loving pets and companions.
While there is no firm definition of the term "puppy mill", many people use the label for a place where puppies are business and profit, not loving pets and companions.
Red-Flagging a Dog Breeder
Signs in a dog breeder that should make you take yuor money and run ... in the opposite direction.
Signs in a dog breeder that should make you take yuor money and run ... in the opposite direction.