Buying your new puppy

There are a few important things to remember when wanting to buy a new puppy. The first and most important is PATIENCE! You must take the time to think things through and be absolutely sure you are ready and prepared to give a pup a life long home.

Research your breed of choice; read all you can, talk to owners of this breed, go to see a dog show or trial to see the breed in action.

Find the right breeder for you
Ask a veteranarian for references;
Talk to local shelters, they know who is good out there;
Visit different kennels, they should be clean, the dogs should be friendly and healthy and you should be able to see the parents;
Breeding dogs should have health clearences related to their breed ie: hips and elbows...
The parents and puppies should be registered;
The puppies should be tattooed and de-wormed (vaccination can be done at eight weeks so that is not an issue anymore);
The puppies should not leave the breeder's kennel until they are at the very least seven weeks old, preferable eight weeks old;
You should feel comfortable with the breeder, he/she should be knowledgable on the breed and able to answer all your questions.
Puppies should come with a written health garantee and a detailed contract of adoption;
The breeder should have a 'no questions asked, take back the puppy at any time' policy.

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