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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 9:56 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 10:14 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 10:33 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 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 12:27 pm to Jcorye1
Check out Wind Valley Pugs in Amite if you are in Louisiana. We bought one from her ten years ago. She has really good bloodlines.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 1:09 pm to Jcorye1
Posted on 1/31/15 at 1:45 pm to Jcorye1
ask the breeder how many puppies were in the last 2 litters
when they answer then you know how many references they will be giving you so if they had 7 puppies in the last 2 litters I would want 7 names and phone numbers and they will not give the names or they don't keep records walk.
when they answer then you know how many references they will be giving you so if they had 7 puppies in the last 2 litters I would want 7 names and phone numbers and they will not give the names or they don't keep records walk.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 1:48 pm to Jcorye1
Don't.
GO to a rescue and get a dog from there.
Breeders are the problem.
GO to a rescue and get a dog from there.
Breeders are the problem.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 1:58 pm to Jcorye1
If you want a purebred Pug then just get one and don't let random people make you feel guilty about it. Just ensure you're 100% committed to keeping it for its entire life and that youre prepared to properly train it, socialize it, and pay for any healthcare (even if you get married, ahve kids, whatever that make a dog a little less priority - must commit to it).
Pugs are predisposed to eye diseases and upper airway issues. I would not buy a pug unless I had copies of CERF exam records for both sire and dam. This exam has to be performed by a veterinary ophthalmology specialist. I also would ensure that there was no history of upper airway surgery that was needed (whether it was performed or not) in the lines of both sire and dam. If they don't think this information is important or don't even know what this is then I'm walking away no questions asked.
This is a good idea though I wouldn't be as rigid on all 7 names/numbers. Some people don't want to be contacted.
Pugs are predisposed to eye diseases and upper airway issues. I would not buy a pug unless I had copies of CERF exam records for both sire and dam. This exam has to be performed by a veterinary ophthalmology specialist. I also would ensure that there was no history of upper airway surgery that was needed (whether it was performed or not) in the lines of both sire and dam. If they don't think this information is important or don't even know what this is then I'm walking away no questions asked.
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ask the breeder how many puppies were in the last 2 litters
when they answer then you know how many references they will be giving you so if they had 7 puppies in the last 2 litters I would want 7 names and phone numbers and they will not give the names or they don't keep records walk.
This is a good idea though I wouldn't be as rigid on all 7 names/numbers. Some people don't want to be contacted.
This post was edited on 1/31/15 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 1/31/15 at 2:19 pm to Jcorye1
So instead of getting a shelter dog that needs a home, you're gonna overpay some redneck for a dog that is likely an inbred. Good call retard.
Posted on 2/1/15 at 2:31 pm to Jcorye1
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