If you're looking for a good dog, you probably should first
locate a good dog breeder. But it isn't all that easy, unless
you know what to look for. Fortunately, if you know the signs
of a good breeder and ask the right questions, you should be
able to know when you've succeeded.
Just as some brand new cars are lemons, there are also dogs
and dog breeders that are lemons. A dog with health problems
can lead to great heartache and serious financial losses. A
good dog breeder will stand behind health guarantees and do
everything possible to make things right should you wind up
with a dog with a serious health defect.
3 Types Of Breeders
The first is the person who shows dogs and works hard to
maintain the breed standard. The advantage to buying 1 of
their puppies is that they test their dogs for common
genetic diseases. They only breed their best dogs, because
they are breeding dogs to acquire a new generation of
champions. This means that even their puppies not
qualified to show will usually still become excellent
dogs. The only downside is the pups will usually be more
expensive.
The second type of dog breeder is the backyard breeder.
These breeders rarely show dogs. They generally have a
litter because they want other people to have dogs just
like their own. Unfortunately, backyard breeders rarely
test for diseases or know how to look for traits that
match the breed standard.
The final type is called a puppy-mill breeder. They
often breed their females until they become sick and die.
These puppies are often very poor examples of their breed
and may have genetic health problems, as well as common
diseases like Kennel Cough. They seldom specialize,
carrying many different breeds of dogs, hoping to have
whatever the unsuspecting public wants.
Steps To Finding The Right Breeder
Clearly, the first type of breeder is your safest choice.
They can be found through their ads in dog magazines. Or, with
considerable caution, through the internet.
The second type can be located via newspaper classified
ads. Unfortunately, so can the last type of breeder. If you go
that route, be wary of an ad that lists puppies from several
different dog breeds.
However you make your initial selection, insist on a home
inspection. You want to see the environment where the puppies
were raised. Besides, you want to pick your own puppy, don't
you?
Ron King
is a full-time researcher, writer, and web developer.
Visit www.new-pup.com
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