BUYING FROM A BREEDER
If you buy a dog from a breeder you should also be careful so that you’re not supporting puppy mills. Many registered breeders also advertise their litters in classified ads. Go to the facilities before deciding on buying a puppy.
Follow where possible the same criteria as for buying privately. Here are some tips:
- Are the dogs and the puppies registered with your national kennel association?
- Ask the dealer questions about the breed.
- The dealer should also ask you questions, because if they care where
- the puppies are going to they very likely care about their dogs.
- Look at the living conditions of the animals.
- Are they in proper kennels or in cages?
- Do the dogs seem happy?
- Do they respond to their names? Or do you get the feeling they’re just incubators?
- Do an internet search on the breeder beforehand if you can.
- Trust your instinct. If something appears off leave!
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