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BUYING FROM A PRIVATE SELLER:

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When buying a puppy, there are some things to look out for. Is the price they ask in line with other sellers of the breed? A private seller will probably give you a better price than a breeder, but the puppies won’t necessarily be registered. When you have done your research and decided on a breed you can now start the buying process. When you go to view your potential puppy, there are some things to look out for.

Here are some tips:

• Always go see the puppy at their premises, don’t meet them somewhere.
• You have to see the living conditions of the dogs.
• Take some one with you for safety and an objective opinion.
• See all the dogs in the litter if they’re still there.
• Ask to see the parent dogs.
• Are they well taken care of and in good condition?
• Do they seem to like the owners?
• Do they have a friendly temperament?
• Are they pets, or does it appear that owners only have the dogs for the purpose of selling puppies?
• Are the puppies inoculated and dewormed?

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