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Puppies For Sale Information
For some of us buying a puppy is an emotional decision. People don't realise that raising puppies will take a lot of commitment in terms of time and money in the years to come. Training puppies is a time consuming process and can be a cause of stress in the family.
You should be very careful where you buy your puppies. Unhealthy, poorly bred puppies will cost you lots of money in vet bills in the long run. Unscrupulous puppy breeders only want your money and don't care much about the troubles you will go through raising them once they are out of their hands.
Always do research on dog breeds before committing yourself. An easy way to do this is to go to the various dog shows to check out the breeds and speak to the breeders themselves. Like i said before, rearing dogs is not as easy as it looks. The first question you should ask yourself is why you need a puppy in your life. Also:-
- Will you be commited to spending more than 12 years caring for the animal by providing it with food, shelter and taking it to the vet when it falls sick?
- Are close members of the family willing to allow a new member into the family treat it as one of their own?
- Are you physically and emotionally willing to take care of the animal?
- Do you really love dogs?
These are just some of the questions you need to ask yourself. Now, when you decide to contact a puppy breeder there are important issues you have to iron out with them before you hand over your money. You need to ask lots of questions to know more about the authenticity of the breeder. Some warning signs when dealing with unscrupulous puppy breeders include:
- They propose to meet you somewhere else- This is a warning sign that probably they don't want you to see the conditions of the breeding grounds. Be wary when they insist you meet some place other than where they breed the animals. Good breeders have clean, safe living environment for the bitches and pups.
- The dogs live in cages - Dogs that live their entire lives in a cage are commonly reffered to as Puppy Mills. This is considered the scourge in the dog industry. Puppies bred through Mills are usually prone to diseases of the knees and eyes. Responsible breeders do not breed dogs in mills. It also turns out that most of these dogs are sold through pet stores. If you buy your puppy from a pet store then know you are probably supporting puppy mill breeders. Dog were not meant to be caged for the rest of their lives but are our companions.
- Breeder doesn't ask a lot of questions - A responsible breeder will ask you lots of questions wanting to know how you will take care of the dogs. He/ she will want to know how if you've had other dogs before and the living arrangement of the dog that you are buying. This is a sign that the breeder cares about dogs and expects you to treat them well as he does. He or she will also allow you to see the parents of the pups so that you can be assured that you are buying the correct breed.
- The dog doesn't like the owners - This is not a good sign. This could mean lots of things. Probably the dog is mistreated, or is of poor temperament or the person showing you the dog is not the real owner!