Nothing in the world could be as cute as a puppy. When you have made the decision to make a puppy part of your family, your search for puppies for sale will begin. There are several things to consider before selecting the puppy or puppies to purchase.
Hopefully, you already know what you’re looking for. For example, it is important to determine whether or not your puppy will become a show dog. You need to know what size dog you want eventually, because puppies do grow. You also need to know if you prefer a certain breed, if a full breed dog is important, and other relevant data related to what you want, in terms of a puppy and eventually an adult dog.
It’s important to have that information before you even start your search, as it saves a great deal of time and effort. Remember that all breeds are very different in terms of their general personalities, as well as their intelligence and how well they adapt to being indoor or outdoor dogs.
Obviously, you’ll want to see the registration papers for any puppies you buy before you make that purchase, if breeding is important to you. While there are many purebred dogs available that are not registered, it is important to see the registration papers if you are going to show or breed the dog. Otherwise, you may not care if the pup is registered or not.
Naturally, you’ll want to see the health records available for the pup, and possibly the parents, based on the breed of the dog and whether or not that breed is susceptible to certain diseases or conditions. You need a record of any treatment or examination the puppy has had to date. Ask if the puppy is up to date on vaccinations, vaccinations and deworming, if the puppy has been spayed or neutered, and if it is microchipped.
If possible, you should ask to see the entire litter and the parents, even if all that is available are pictures. This gives you the opportunity to gather more information about the pup or pups you are considering. Pay attention to how healthy the dogs appear to be, as well as how well they have been cared for, including the conditions in which they have been living.
Of course, you will want to know the price of the puppy and check if this price is reasonable, compared to the prices charged by other breeders. Keep in mind that women are almost always more expensive than men. Also keep in mind that puppies that have champion level parents are very expensive compared to those without champion level parents.
In many cases, there will be a written contract. This contract must specifically identify and describe the puppy or puppies for sale that you have agreed to purchase. You should also include a guarantee, allowing you to return the dog within a certain period of time, for a full refund, if the pup is unhealthy, as determined by your vet.
When you find the right puppy for your family and decide to buy it, it should be a pleasant and stress-free experience for you, especially if you are buying from a reputable breeder. If at any time you don’t feel good about the purchase or the condition of the puppy, you should have the option to withdraw from the sale, before it takes place, and again, for a certain period of time after the sale has been made. purchase. has also been done.