Buying A New Puppy - What All Good Dog Breeders Should Ask You Before You Buy a Puppy
When you call or visit a breeder, you will of course have lots of questions to ask about the puppy or puppies you are wanting to buy, after all its a lifetime ( at least 12 to 15 years for most breeds) commitment of a purchase.
In return, a good breeder will or should have the same level of questioning about the puppies they are selling.
They will want to ensure they are going to a good an appropriate home for the type of puppy they are selling.
Do not be offended by these questions, this is how you can tell a breeder really does care about the pups.
There maybe some specific questions about the breed they are selling but as an overall guide expect the following types of questions: Do you have any other breeds of dog at home? Do you have time to exercise and play with your puppy? Who will watch puppy if you are away? Do you travel with your pets? Do you have any other dogs? Do you have a regular veterinarian? What do you expect from your puppy in six months? One year? What are you looking for in your new puppy? Are you willing to take your puppy for socialisation and training? Are there dog obedience classes in your area? What are the ages of any children at home? Who will be the primary caretaker of your puppy? Where will puppy be when you are not at home? Have you had this type of breed before? What food do you feed your current dogs? A good breeder should be questioning along these lines, so do not be offended it just shows they care.
Do be prepared, and also they are vital questions you should be both asking and answering yourself before you make the decision to buy a puppy.
In return, a good breeder will or should have the same level of questioning about the puppies they are selling.
They will want to ensure they are going to a good an appropriate home for the type of puppy they are selling.
Do not be offended by these questions, this is how you can tell a breeder really does care about the pups.
There maybe some specific questions about the breed they are selling but as an overall guide expect the following types of questions: Do you have any other breeds of dog at home? Do you have time to exercise and play with your puppy? Who will watch puppy if you are away? Do you travel with your pets? Do you have any other dogs? Do you have a regular veterinarian? What do you expect from your puppy in six months? One year? What are you looking for in your new puppy? Are you willing to take your puppy for socialisation and training? Are there dog obedience classes in your area? What are the ages of any children at home? Who will be the primary caretaker of your puppy? Where will puppy be when you are not at home? Have you had this type of breed before? What food do you feed your current dogs? A good breeder should be questioning along these lines, so do not be offended it just shows they care.
Do be prepared, and also they are vital questions you should be both asking and answering yourself before you make the decision to buy a puppy.
