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Finding a Breeder
Deciding to own a puppy, whether big or small, involves a lot of responsibility. It is not just about feeding him but includes other chores such as grooming, monitoring health and diet, housebreaking, and most importantly, giving him some tender loving care. There are many places one can get a dog such as a kennel or the pet store but if you to get a pure bred animal, you must seek a reputable breeder to get the best results.
Finding the right breeder for the dog depends on the breed that one selects. Professional breeders do not breed frequently and will only do so when a pair is found to be healthy and possess a temperament that will ensure the birth of healthy offspring. Breeders will also breed only when a sufficient number of homes have been evaluated and deemed appropriate.
Given that there is no standard as to what a standard breeder is, you should do research by asking people and interviewing as many breeders as possible before making a decision. There are many categories of breeders in the market. The standards of the breeder will make all the difference in the quality of offspring that will be produced.
The ideal breeder should have the pair of dogs tested for every possible disease as well as have all the information regarding the pair's ancestors and health records on file. Should a breeder find no problem in the history of the pair, you'll still need to ask details to be sure. Asking questions shows the breeder your interest and intent as a potential owner of such a magnificent and intelligent animal. Because the breeder maintains a close relationship with new dog owners, you can also ask the people who have been given offspring in the past to check if there were any problems.
Reputable breeders have certain requirements that you must fulfill before qualifying as a potential dog owner. These are usually in the form of written contracts or guarantees with a spay or neuter requirement that limits the registration of the puppies. This is done both for the protection of the owner as well as to control a possible overpopulation problem.
The person who wants a dog must have a secured backyard and attend certain classes such a puppy kindergarten to be familiar with the challenges you'll face when the time comes for you to care for the dog.
The requirements needed by the breeder are not to delay the process of giving you a dog, but rather to ensure that you are aware of what will happen as a dog owner and the responsibilities that come with it as well as make sure that the puppies will have good homes. This is what sets responsible breeders apart from others.
Once a person is able to find the ideal breeder, the waiting does not end there. Since the breeder's dogs are highly sought after due to the selective nature of the breeding practices, the newborn pups will still have to be raised with the breeder and will only be released when a number of pre-screened homes have been found. If you do your research, you may qualify as part of that list.
One of the most critical factors in identifying a good breeder aside from the health and food given is the condition of the mother after birth and how well the puppies are taken cared of. Visit the breeder from time to time and monitor the condition of the puppies.
Another good quality of a responsible breeder is the voluntary assistance provided to the owners of the puppies. If the placement of the puppy does not work out as hoped with a certain owner, the breeder can ask the person to return the puppy to provide it with a better home. The life of the puppies is to a great extent the responsibility of the breeder.
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