Choosing A Good Dog Breeder
Are you planning on getting a dog? If you are,
then you really need to read this. There are things you need to
consider before getting a dog. Of course, you don't want a sickly
and ill-tempered dog, right? You want one that you will enjoy and
will enjoy your company in return. You want a loving, loyal and
happy pet. A healthy dog is a happy dog, don't forget that. That is
why it is very important to find a dog breeder who has good breeding
ethics and produces a kennel of healthy dogs.
There are so many dog breeders these days and
they fall into different categories. Breeders in the first category
are responsible and careful. They work hard to maintain the breed
standards and make sure that their dogs are in excellent condition.
These breeders make it a point to know the common genetic diseases
of the breed and make sure that the dogs in their kennel are safe
from such diseases. They strive to breed a new line of champions
that will entail that the dogs in the kennel are nothing less than
the best. The puppies from these breeders may be expensive, but you
will be comforted to know that proper care has been given to the
puppies to make sure that you will be given a great pet and
companion.
The next category is the backyard breeders. These
breeders very rarely show dogs, or not at all. They are not usually
inclined to make money from breeding. Of course they earn from
breeding their dogs, but they are not die-hard breeders. Usually
they breed their dogs to be able to give to other people who would
like to have a dog just like theirs. However, backyard breeders
rarely take the time out to check their puppies for diseases and
maintain the breed standard. However, some of their puppies can be
healthy and are quite nice, too.
The final category of dog breeders is called
puppy mill breeders. They are just in it for the money. They don't
care about the well-being of the dogs at all. Most of the dogs in
their kennel may not be properly cared for or not even been checked
by a veterinarian at all! Puppies from these kind of breeders usually
have poor health that may be genetic or acquired. The most common
health problem of puppies from such mills is called Kennel Cough.
Now that you are aware of what kinds of dog
breeders there are, it is time for you to find a good one and look
for a dog to keep you company. Good breeders are not very easy to
locate. The easiest way to find a good dog breeder is to attend dog
shows, from there you can ask around and get suggestions on where to
locate a dog breeder.
However there are still other ways to tell if a
breeder is a good one.
First, you should take a look at how the breeder
advertises his kennel. Breeders who advertise in newspapers are not
exactly unethical. But be careful if the advertisement consists of
several different breeds in their kennel. They just might be puppy
mills.
Once you have contacted a breeder, ask if you can
stop by their kennel to have a look at the puppies. Sometimes,
breeders may not allow visits to their kennels for security reasons.
But keep in mind that it may also be because the kennel is
unhygienic and the dogs are in a miserable state.
Ask the breeder if the puppies have been checked
by a veterinarian or if they have already been given vaccines. Ask
if the breeder gives health guarantees.
Another thing you can do to ensure that you are
buying from a good dog breeder is to ask for references. You can
contact their previous clients and ask for information on how their
puppies have turned out. If their responses are satisfactory, call
the breeder's veterinarian and verify if the puppies have really
been given primary health care.
If you are satisfied with your research on the
dog breeder, you are prepared to bring home your beautiful little
fluffy bundle of joy!
Dog Breeder Choices