Puppy Panic: How Do You Choose The Best Breeder?
The breeder you choose to get your puppy from is just as important as the breed you choose for your family. Don't take chances on these important decisions and don't go into puppy panic - here's some help on how to choose a breeder that stands head, shoulders and tail above the rest.
Why It's So Important To Find A Great Breeder
You want your new puppy to come from a healthy, trustworthy line, but you also want a puppy who has been adequately socialized, despite his young age. Good breeders understand the value of early learning with puppies, in that, it's very important they have an introduction to people, the training process (albeit simple) and other animals.
If you end up with a puppy who hasn't been properly socialized and briefed on his expected interactions with you, it could cost you a lot in terms of time and resources. Particularly if your chosen breed is large, strong or potentially hard to handle, such as with Pitbulls, German Shepherds and Beagles, who all pose unique training challenges. Because you'll have a lot of work to do with these puppies from the start, you want to be sure they come from a healthy, stable and viable background. …show more content…
They should ask for recommendations from a veterinarian, as well as for you to prove that you are able to sustain the health and well-being of the animal over the long-term.
They'll have clean, spacious quarters for all of their animals and you'll be allowed to inspect them. Also, any questions you have regarding the specific breed should be readily answered and your puppy should not be available until he's of the right age. The length of the weaning process should be determined by the animals themselves and not some magic
The breeder you choose to get your puppy from is just as important as the breed you choose for your family. Don't take chances on these important decisions and don't go into puppy panic - here's some help on how to choose a breeder that stands head, shoulders and tail above the rest.
Why It's So Important To Find A Great Breeder
You want your new puppy to come from a healthy, trustworthy line, but you also want a puppy who has been adequately socialized, despite his young age. Good breeders understand the value of early learning with puppies, in that, it's very important they have an introduction to people, the training process (albeit simple) and other animals.
If you end up with a puppy who hasn't been properly socialized and briefed on his expected interactions with you, it could cost you a lot in terms of time and resources. Particularly if your chosen breed is large, strong or potentially hard to handle, such as with Pitbulls, German Shepherds and Beagles, who all pose unique training challenges. Because you'll have a lot of work to do with these puppies from the start, you want to be sure they come from a healthy, stable and viable background. …show more content…
They should ask for recommendations from a veterinarian, as well as for you to prove that you are able to sustain the health and well-being of the animal over the long-term.
They'll have clean, spacious quarters for all of their animals and you'll be allowed to inspect them. Also, any questions you have regarding the specific breed should be readily answered and your puppy should not be available until he's of the right age. The length of the weaning process should be determined by the animals themselves and not some magic