How Do You Buy A Purebred Puppy?
Buying a purebred puppy is a commitment for the lifetime of that animal. Follow these simple steps to ensure your happiness and the happiness of your puppy. • If you have fallen in love with a purebred dog, make sure that the breed is compatible with your lifestyle. Be clear about your motives for wanting a dog – are you looking for a show dog? a protection animal? or just a family pet? • Learn how a typical dog of your chosen breed behaves and whether that is a fit for your lifestyle. Keep in mind how much room your dog will have, how much exercise you plan on providing daily, grooming needs, and the “drool and hair factor.” • Consider adopting a dog from a breed rescue group, rather than buying a dog from a breeder, until there is no more pet overpopulation for that breed. • Join and get information from the prospective breeds breed club. For AKC breeds, the parent clubs can be found at www.akc.org. For other breeds, a simple Google search will find the parent club online. Ask friend
