Choosing the Perfect Puppy
While selecting the perfect puppy, it’s important to do your inquiry and think about what you’re looking for in a dog and how practical a dog will be in your family’s lifestyle. A dog might live 10 years or more and becomes part of your family, so anticipate whatsoever changes you might have over that time and plan for it.
The next thing to consider when choosing the perfect puppy, is where to get it. Be very careful of pet stores that sell puppies and “backyard” breeders. These operations often support puppy mills and breeding dogs for the wrong reasons. In many puppy mills, dogs are treated like livestock. They often spend their life in cages and are over bred. Please don’t support puppy mills! These are awful places.
The two finest ways to get a dog are to buy it from a reputable breeder or rescue a dog. If you require a pure breed, most breed organizations have rescues available. You can research them online or inquire about them from a reputable breeder. A good breeder is someone who’s experience with the breed and breeding of a certain pedigree. They’ve waited until a dog is old enough to breed so they can assure certain health issues. A good breeder will normally always be willing to take a dog back if for any reason you decide the dog won’t work out for you. A good breeder will be able to give you advice on raising the dog, health and upkeep, and feeding.
If you’re less specific about a breed, visit your local shelter. Good shelters will have evaluated dogs and can give you an idea of what breed or mix the dog is, possible history of the dog, and if its shown to be of nice temperament with other pets or children.
Make sure you factor in the financial obligation of adding a dog into your home. You’ll need to have selected a vet and be prepared for vaccinations, spaying/neutering/ and any other health problems that might come up. You should also consider the cost of dog training and at least commit to taking a basic obedience or puppy manners program.
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