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Questions to ask before buying a puppy from a breeder?
Posted on 1/31/15 at 9:48 am
Posted on 1/31/15 at 9:48 am
I'm starting to look at breeders to adopt/purchase a pug puppy from for April/May. What questions should I be asking?
For what it's worth, I'm going to check out the local shelters a week or two before I actually drop the cash on a pug breeder to see if any puppy jumps out to me as a "must get".
For what it's worth, I'm going to check out the local shelters a week or two before I actually drop the cash on a pug breeder to see if any puppy jumps out to me as a "must get".
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Posted on 1/31/15 at 9:49 am to Jcorye1
"Do he got dat sweet puppy bref?"
Posted on 1/31/15 at 9:49 am to Jcorye1
Is it a Boston Terrier should be the first question. If they say yes then ask to see the parents, that is the biggest thing for me.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 9:50 am to Jcorye1
Dont buy from a breeder....go to a shelter and get a badass dog.
The secondary benefit is Sarah McLachlan will hopefully stop ruining my saturday mornings.
The secondary benefit is Sarah McLachlan will hopefully stop ruining my saturday mornings.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 9:50 am to Jcorye1
Get references
See parents
Vaccination records
See parents
Vaccination records
Posted on 1/31/15 at 9:51 am to Jcorye1
So many dogs in shelters dying 
Posted on 1/31/15 at 9:52 am to Paige
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So many dogs in shelters dying
It sucks, but I already said I'm going to check out shelters before I purchase it from a breeder, and I'm fixing my dog whatever sex I get.
This post was edited on 1/31/15 at 9:55 am
Posted on 1/31/15 at 9:56 am to Jcorye1
Ask if there is a health guarantee.
Ask if both sire and bitch are AKC certified, and ask to see records.
Really, just know what health problems the breed is prone to and make sure your pup won't have the serious ones.
Temperament of sire and bitch. Make sure they are people friendly.
Ask to see the kennels. Make sure they are taken care of.
Don't let these people bully you into buying a dog you don't want. It's just a dog. Just make sure you're the right fit for the dog.
Ask if both sire and bitch are AKC certified, and ask to see records.
Really, just know what health problems the breed is prone to and make sure your pup won't have the serious ones.
Temperament of sire and bitch. Make sure they are people friendly.
Ask to see the kennels. Make sure they are taken care of.
Don't let these people bully you into buying a dog you don't want. It's just a dog. Just make sure you're the right fit for the dog.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 10:00 am to SabiDojo
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Temperament of sire and bitch. Make sure they are people friendly.
This is a must for me. As weird as it sounds, I want to make sure they are good with children, but I don't know how to have my puppy/dog interact with children and not be creepy as a 26 year old male.
Something tells me "Hey kid, come pet my dog" isn't exactly the way to go haha.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 10:04 am to Jcorye1
Some breeds are better with children than others, especially small children. Believe it or not, dogs with higher pain thresholds were, historically, considered the best with children. Young children can be really rough.
Which breed are you looking at?
Which breed are you looking at?
Posted on 1/31/15 at 10:14 am to Jcorye1
If you're looking for a dog with a specific purpose getting a full-bred dog may make sense.
If you're looking for a pet go to the shelter as they're pure bred dogs all the time.
Here in dallas only about 46% of dogs that go into the shelter make it out alive. I used to purchase only pure bred dogs but after I learned about the statistics I couldn't purchase another dog. Plus pure bred dogs have more health problems b/c of all the in-breeding. More health problems mean more vet bills.
If you're looking for a pet go to the shelter as they're pure bred dogs all the time.
Here in dallas only about 46% of dogs that go into the shelter make it out alive. I used to purchase only pure bred dogs but after I learned about the statistics I couldn't purchase another dog. Plus pure bred dogs have more health problems b/c of all the in-breeding. More health problems mean more vet bills.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 10:26 am to Paige
Boo frickity hoo. How many have you adopted?
Posted on 1/31/15 at 10:33 am to Jcorye1
Don't ask the OT about buying from a breeder. You may be crucified.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 10:53 am to Jcorye1
You can also find a rescue group in your area - they usually don't work with a shelter. These dogs are usually fostered in homes and you can get a good idea of their disposition and often they are potty trained. These people usually work independently to catch strays and find them homes without having to send them to a shelter. You'll need to check the internet and Facebook for these groups in your area. They sometimes have purebred dogs...
Posted on 1/31/15 at 10:54 am to Jcorye1
The breeder wants to sell you a dog and he will lie to you.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 11:11 am to mauser
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The breeder wants to sell you a dog and he will lie to you.
You could probably say the same thing about shelters.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 11:34 am to SabiDojo
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Ask to see the kennels. Make sure they are taken care of.
This. We're shelter people, but I would be highly suspicious of any breeder that doesn't allow potential owners to see the kennels. Was reading an article the other day about how puppy mills can look like a normal family home, but they give you excuses about why you can't tour the kennels.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 12:00 pm to Jcorye1
Check rescue places online, Craigslist, etc. I got my boston terrier from Craigslist and he's a great dog 
Posted on 1/31/15 at 12:21 pm to Jcorye1
Don't get an ugly dog
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