A responsible breeder will want to meet you in person and ask you questions to find out if
the puppy is a good match for you.
Not exact matches
With her
puppy - face game on point and
good manners to boot, I
was no
match for the chickpea's charm.
Myth # 2: I can't find what I want at a shelter While it
's true that adopting a purebred or a young
puppy can require more patience than going to a pet store or breeder, it can also lead to a
better match for you and your family,
for the reasons described above.
Some first - time breeders can
be extremely knowledgeable and more than capable of choosing a
puppy that
's a
good match for you.
Ask them if the breeder gave them a
puppy that
was a
good match for them and their family.
Responsible = completes all appropriate health tests
for their breed; has breeding stock tested
for appropriate temperament and physical soundness; does in - depth research on pedigrees and other data on potential breeding stock before selecting a breeding pair;
puppies raised where they have contact with people
for the majority of the day, experience the daily sights and sounds of an active household and have room to explore; only sells directly to the new owner; selects the right
puppy (or offers a choice of possible
matches)
for the new owner; will not sell to someone just because they have enough money if they feel the
puppy is not a
good fit; keeps in touch with the new owner,
is available to answer any questions and help with problems if they arise; ALWAYS will take back any animal they produced at any time in that animals life.
Minpin
puppies can
be delicate and don't make a
good match for small children who may injure them unintentionally.
It would probably
be a
good match for moderately active adults since it
is a bit caloric, but like the previous food, you can also provide this to
puppies, adults, and seniors that fit in the Toy category.
We do our
best to work with you as quickly and as smoothly as possible to determine whether or not a
puppy mill survivor
is a
good match for your home.
The most rewarding experience
was finding a
good match for our first
puppy.
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), a
good general guide to follow
is that your
puppy will
be able to hold it
for the same number of hours that
matches their age.
You need to know how to choose a
puppy that
's a
good match for your family, home, lifestyle and activity level if you want a happy - ever - after relationship with your little Rascal (or Rascal-ette).
A returned
puppy is a traumatic experience
for all parties involved, therefore they will try to verify you
are a
good match for the breed and their
puppy.
Adoption applications
for puppies will
be collected
for a 1 - 2 week period before
being reviewed to find the
best possible
match based on the individual needs of the
puppies that
are available.
Traits of a responsible breeder include: • Breeding
for health and temperament, not «looks» or a fad • Practicing genetic health testing • Keeping a
puppy until eight weeks of age / not letting it go too early • Having only one or two breeds • Having a manageable number of dogs / breeding only one litter at a time • Willing to take the dog back, should at any time you
be unable to care
for it • Questioning you to make sure your family
is a
good match for the breed or a particular
puppy • Willing to answer your questions regarding the breed, health problems to consider, and your particular
puppy A responsible breeder can
be a valuable tool to help you decide what type of dog
is right
for you, and can provide a healthy
well rounded
puppy!
Save Our Strays presents marketing strategies and, since a
good match between buyer and
puppy is likely to keep the dog in its home
for life, promotes community networks to help people find
puppies as
well.
But not all
matches are made in heaven and if you
're looking
for a child - friendly pet then it pays to put a little thought into choosing a
puppy who will
be a
good fit
for your family.
Socialization
is strongly encouraged
for all
puppies and most adult
well -
matched dogs.
She manages the Available tab on our website and schedules last - minute pick - up changes
for families traveling to adopt their
puppies, as
well as the occasional need to re-home a
puppy when families who
are matched experience extenuating circumstances.
While we know that
being able to choose you new
puppy from a litter can
be a fun and exciting experience we want to ensure that our baby's
are going into the «perfect» home
for that particular baby, and so we do our
best to
match the personality of the
puppy with their potential new owner.
This
is an excellent practice, and helps a breeder determine which potential homes will
be the
best match for that
puppy's personality.
But, this
is the mark of a
good breeder — someone who
is more concerned with the
well -
being of the
puppy and making sure it
is a
good match for you than making a sale.
Adopted as a
puppy, his previous owners wanted a dog who could go to doggy daycare and dog parks, but Rudy ended up not
being a very
good match for that.