Pick out Man's Best Friend
ALL PUPPIES ARE CUTE, DO NOT BE IMPULSIVE WHEN PICKING OUT THIS 12-15 YEAR PURCHASE!
How can I tell a responsible breeder?
The responsible breeder does many things to insure that you will go home with a puppy you will be happy with. He or she will see to it that:
The puppy has not been weaned too early.
The puppy has been kept in the house where it has become accustomed to human companionship and thereby been socialized.
The puppy has been wormed, or checked for worms, twice.
The puppy has had its first shots.
The puppy's registration papers and pedigree are in order and given to you.
The puppy comes with a guarantee or return policy (5-10 days).
A responsible breeder is interested in placing good dogs in good homes; not turning a fast buck. Steps have been taken to insure that the parents of the pups are free from whatever hereditary defects are common to that breed.
Ask - "Why was this litter bred?" The answer will tell you volumes.
Ask - "Why did you breed to this particular stud?" will also help you discern between a show breeder and a backyard breeder.
Ask - "Has the litter been checked by a Veterinarian?" (There are some heart problems that are not obvious but can be tragic.)
Ask - "Have the puppies have been wormed for round worms and have they had their first TWO sets of shots?"
You want to see and be able to pet the Mom. Sometimes the stud is there too. He should also be very friendly and not "hyper". If either of the parents are described as "protective", a warning bell should go off in your head. Ask first if either of the parents of the litter has ever shown aggression or has bitten.
Check the puppy for a bump on it’s belly button. This could be a hernia and be costly to repaid.
Look for shiny coats.
Are there any skin lesions on the mouth, tail or ears? could be mange
Is the puppy fat all over or does it have a bony back and big belly? This can be a sign of intestinal worms.
Check the gums. They should be a healthy shade of pink. Pale means anemia for which there can be several reasons.
Is there any discharge from the eyes or nose? If the discharge is thick, yellow or green, avoid the puppy and make sure you wash your hands in a mild bleach solution before visiting any other breeders that day. You may have come into contact with Canine Distemper.
Puppies are always having bowel movements. Take a look at one. Is it firm and actually formed or is there signs of diarrhea? Diarrhea can be caused by intestinal worms as well as such diseases as Parvovirus and Coronavirus.
Pick the outgoing, friendly pup that comes to investigate your presence.
Do not take a puppy from a litter before NINE (not six) weeks of age.
The very minimum you should receive when you pick up your pup is (1) the AKC registration slip. You will select a name for your puppy and submit this form to AKC, with a fee, to register the pup in your name. (2) A record from a veterinarian indicating what shots the pup has and when the puppy was wormed. (3) Three days supply of the puppy food the pup is used to eating. Abrupt changes of food can upset small stomachs.
Once you have purchased your puppy, take it immediately to a veterinarian for a check up. A wormy puppy is easily cured; one with a heart murmur or other birth defect is a different matter.
How can I tell a responsible breeder?
The responsible breeder does many things to insure that you will go home with a puppy you will be happy with. He or she will see to it that:
The puppy has not been weaned too early.
The puppy has been kept in the house where it has become accustomed to human companionship and thereby been socialized.
The puppy has been wormed, or checked for worms, twice.
The puppy has had its first shots.
The puppy's registration papers and pedigree are in order and given to you.
The puppy comes with a guarantee or return policy (5-10 days).
A responsible breeder is interested in placing good dogs in good homes; not turning a fast buck. Steps have been taken to insure that the parents of the pups are free from whatever hereditary defects are common to that breed.
Ask - "Why was this litter bred?" The answer will tell you volumes.
Ask - "Why did you breed to this particular stud?" will also help you discern between a show breeder and a backyard breeder.
Ask - "Has the litter been checked by a Veterinarian?" (There are some heart problems that are not obvious but can be tragic.)
Ask - "Have the puppies have been wormed for round worms and have they had their first TWO sets of shots?"
You want to see and be able to pet the Mom. Sometimes the stud is there too. He should also be very friendly and not "hyper". If either of the parents are described as "protective", a warning bell should go off in your head. Ask first if either of the parents of the litter has ever shown aggression or has bitten.
Check the puppy for a bump on it’s belly button. This could be a hernia and be costly to repaid.
Look for shiny coats.
Are there any skin lesions on the mouth, tail or ears? could be mange
Is the puppy fat all over or does it have a bony back and big belly? This can be a sign of intestinal worms.
Check the gums. They should be a healthy shade of pink. Pale means anemia for which there can be several reasons.
Is there any discharge from the eyes or nose? If the discharge is thick, yellow or green, avoid the puppy and make sure you wash your hands in a mild bleach solution before visiting any other breeders that day. You may have come into contact with Canine Distemper.
Puppies are always having bowel movements. Take a look at one. Is it firm and actually formed or is there signs of diarrhea? Diarrhea can be caused by intestinal worms as well as such diseases as Parvovirus and Coronavirus.
Pick the outgoing, friendly pup that comes to investigate your presence.
Do not take a puppy from a litter before NINE (not six) weeks of age.
The very minimum you should receive when you pick up your pup is (1) the AKC registration slip. You will select a name for your puppy and submit this form to AKC, with a fee, to register the pup in your name. (2) A record from a veterinarian indicating what shots the pup has and when the puppy was wormed. (3) Three days supply of the puppy food the pup is used to eating. Abrupt changes of food can upset small stomachs.
Once you have purchased your puppy, take it immediately to a veterinarian for a check up. A wormy puppy is easily cured; one with a heart murmur or other birth defect is a different matter.
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