| There are many considerations when buying a pure | | | | rabies shots as well as all other puppy shots have |
| bred puppy. First you will want to consider the breed | | | | been given to the dog. A professional dog breeder |
| you will buy. Obvious are the size and looks. If you're | | | | may give their own shots, and do their own worming. |
| an obsessive compulsive cleaner you will not want a | | | | If so ask to see the receipt, and or bottle from the |
| dog that sheds. You don't need a guard dog that will | | | | medicines and the shots to verify when and where |
| get arthritis at a young age. If you have children then | | | | the shots were bought. If this is so ask to keep the |
| a you will not want a breed that is not well tempered | | | | bottles from the puppy shots incase of allergic |
| for living with children. People with a very busy | | | | reaction. You too may give your puppy shots. The |
| lifestyle will not want a puppy that is from a breed | | | | shots are sold at the local feed, and or agriculture |
| that is known for being hard to train. Research is a | | | | store. |
| necessity and will be well worth your time. | | | | Now it is time to choose the puppy to take home. |
| You will want to verify the breed of the litter of the | | | | Do not choose the first puppy you see. Stay and |
| puppies. Contact the kennel club to which the puppy | | | | play with the puppies for at least 15 to 20 minutes. |
| is registered, or you can request a DNA test, which | | | | Any signs of lack of energy, activity, or enthusiasm |
| will be at your expense but is well worth the effort | | | | can be a sign of worms or sickness. Bring |
| as some scandalous breeders will use the papers of | | | | confirmation information to verify weight, length, and |
| other dogs to get the puppies registered. It is also | | | | measurements. Look at the teeth, ears, paws, and |
| good to check with the Better Business Bureau. To | | | | the entire body of the puppy. Make sure that the |
| find a reputable breeder you may check with any of | | | | dog is clean, healthy, and free of parasites fleas. |
| the kennel clubs. Following are the 3 well known | | | | A reputable breeder will not let a dog leave the |
| kennel clubs with contact information: | | | | mother until at least 6 weeks. Once you have chosen |
| - American Kennel Club 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, | | | | a puppy the breeder will probably let you come by a |
| Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27617-3390 Telephone: | | | | couple of times to see the puppy while your waiting. |
| (919)233.9767. | | | | There will most likely be an application process to |
| - The Continental Kennel Club at Kennel Club | | | | verify you have had no past dog abuse, that you live |
| Registration Department P.O. Box 1628 Walker, LA | | | | in a place where you can keep the dog, and most |
| 70785 Telephone: (800) 952-3376. | | | | likely they may wish to visit your home before and |
| - The United Kennel Club 100 E Kilgore Rd Kalamazoo | | | | after the sale of the puppy. The breeder will ask for |
| MI 49002-5584 Telephone: (269)343-9020 | | | | a deposit on the puppy you choose. Make sure that |
| Next it is time to meet the parents of the puppy. | | | | you get a receipt, and verify what the policy is in |
| Once registration has been verified, it will be time to | | | | writing should the puppy become ill, or pass away |
| meet the parents. This is your opportunity to verify | | | | before you pick the puppy up. Also verify what the |
| many factors of the puppy selection process. Make | | | | health guarantee is and for how long after you take |
| sure all dogs in the home look like they are well | | | | the puppy home. |
| groomed, and fed. If they are in a cage, make sure it | | | | While waiting to pick up your puppy decide sleeping |
| looks and smells clean. The pets in the home should | | | | arrangements, buy the bedding. Determine what is |
| not be starved for attention. Ask what the feeding, | | | | the best dog food. Decide what method you will use |
| and bathroom schedule is. If the adult dogs are | | | | to house train. Find a vet, a groomer, a dog trainer, a |
| outside make sure you see adequate shelter, and | | | | good pet supply store, and a park that accepts dogs. |
| food. Ask to see veterinarian records for the puppy | | | | The park is a great way to socialize your dog. Happy |
| and the parents. Verify worming has been done, and | | | | trails to you and your new puppy. |