If you decide to buy
a purebred puppy or dog, DiNardo said, you need to look for a responsible breeder.
Once you know you want
a purebred puppy or dog and you have figured out the right breed for you and your home, the next step is to find a reputable breeder.
Before bringing home
a purebred puppy or dog, the following are some of the things you should look for:
While there is nothing wrong with adopting a mutt, a lot of dog owners want to get
a purebred puppy or dog.
Not exact matches
There are many sizes and shapes of
dogs and cats
or kittens and
puppies at shelters as well are
purebred varieties.
Whether you are looking for a young
puppy or kitten, a mature
dog or a friendly older cat, a
purebred or a mixed breed, a local animal shelter is a great place to start.
From
purebreds to mixed breeds,
puppies and kittens to already trained adult pets, you're sure to find the right cat
or dog for you in a nearby shelter
or humane society using the Adopt a Pet pet search.
A good breeder should show you the mother of the
puppies as well as paperwork certification if he
or she is claiming the
dogs are
purebred.
If you are still not sure about whether to adopt
or purchase a
purebred dog, please consider the
puppy up for adoption at your local shelter.
While the
puppy mill industry has received and justifiably so much negative attention most people who breed any
purebred dog or other animal do so out of love and the desire and pride of sharing this love with others.
Even if the certificate is from the American Kennel Club (AKC)
or the United Kennel Club (UKC), the largest organizations in the United States for
purebred dog registration, it doesn't mean that the
puppy is healthy and well - bred.
From
purebreds to mixed breeds,
puppies and kittens to already trained adult pets, you're sure to find the right cat
or dog for you in a shelter
or humane society nearby.
Among
purebred dogs, those from a reputable breeder that considers the health and vitality of the parent
dogs before breeding tend to be far healthier overall than those that are bred by
puppy mills
or backyard breeders that don't consider the health of the parent
dogs.
Dog brokers seek out unaltered
purebred animals for resale to
puppy mills
or research laboratories.
The term
Puppy Mill generally refers to a high - volume, sub-standard
dog breeding operation, which sells
purebred or mixed breed
dogs, directly
or indirectly, to unsuspecting buyers.
Why are these
puppies going to be better than any of the
purebred or mixed breed
dogs one can find in a shelter?
Responsible breeders interview potential
puppy buyers whether the pups are an accidental mixed breed litter being sold for next to nothing
or purebred show
dogs of champion stock.
If you are considering purchase of a
purebred puppy, a regional
or national specialty is an excellent place to see lots of
dogs of the breed, ask questions, attend a seminar about breed health
or structure, and see some great
dogs.
If a breeder does his
or her due diligence in selecting the right parents, crossing
purebred dogs of different breeds results in
puppies that are healthier than either of their parents.
Strader established National Mill
Dog Rescue in 2007 after learning about a large - scale breeding operation,
or «
puppy mill,» in Missouri that was closing down and auctioning off its
purebred population.
There are rescue groups for every breed of
dog imaginable, whether you want a mutt
or a
purebred, a
puppy or a mature
dog.
LFM does not charge higher fees for
purebred dogs,
puppies,
or dogs that have had extraordinary medical expenses that far exceed the $ 200 adoption fee — we depend on donations to help us cover those costs.
Consider, for example, a group of
purebred puppies whose owners were advised to have their
dogs neutered at a young age because a littermate had an unusual gait
or improper conformation that has a genetic cause.
We dig down to the facts of the matter and find out if mongrels are really healthier than
purebred dogs,
or if you are better off going for a pedigree
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AKC started the «Frequently Used Sire» program years ago, requiring all sires who have produced 7
or more litters to have an AKC DNA profile — that annoyed many of the
puppy millers because some of their «
purebreds» are not always
purebred — especially the little white
dogs may be bichon / maltese / poodle in varying percentages.
Whether you want a
puppy or a more mature
dog, a
purebred, hybrid
or one - of - a-kind mixed breed
dog, your shelter has the best selection of animals anywhere.
Purebred dog breeds that often undergo a cesarean section during the birthing stage of their pregnancy require surgery due to small birth canals, too big heads for the
puppies,
or unexpected dystocia.
* Buying a
purebred dog can be incredibly expensive depending on what breed you are looking for and where you buy her * Incredibly popular breeds
or breeders may put you on a waiting list, so don't assume you will get your
puppy right away * Your
dog's risk for developing breed - specific problems is greater than if you were to get a mixed breed
* It is easy to research any health problems the
dog is predisposed to based on her breed * You will know how large she will get, and what behaviors to expect * You have the option of showing your
dog * You have the option of breeding your
dog (and collecting stud fees
or selling the
purebred puppies)-- NOTE: this should only be done if you are financially and emotionally capable of raising a litter of
puppies, always consult with a reputable breeder to be your mentor if you are seriously considering breeding your
dog.
You have even decided to adopt either a
puppy or an adult
dog, and whether to get a
purebred dog or a mixed breed.
Purebred registration papers (from one of many kennel clubs
or other
dog registries) are only a record of a
puppy's parents (and sometimes earlier generations).
If you also treasure a breed for its historical significance and want a
purebred dog to romp with the kids, compete in canine events, visit nursing homes, hike in the woods,
or join a search and rescue team, add it all to the formula when choosing a breeder and an individual
puppy for a good start on a lifelong relationship.
The event is an excellent opportunity for prospective pet owners to find their perfect match, whether they are looking for a
dog, cat,
puppy, kitten, mixed - breed
or purebred to become a part of their family.
They just want a
puppy with no strings, whether it is a
purebred, crossbred (Designer
Dog), or shelter d
Dog),
or shelter
dogdog.
«The term «
Puppy Mill» generally refers to a high - volume, sub-standard
dog - breeding operation, which sells
purebred or mixed breed
dogs, directly
or indirectly to unsuspecting buyers.
There are many
dogs,
purebred or not, who are afflicted with ailments — many due to poor breeders,
puppy mills,
or sometimes, it just happens /
Sadly, kitten and
puppy mill «
purebred» cats and
dogs are overbred and are raised under horrific conditions, which results in stock with major medical and behavioral problems for which their new owners are not equipped to handle (
or simply unwilling to deal with them).
Whether it's a $ 1,000
purebred puppy or a free mixed - breed kitten, obtaining a young
dog or cat is never a decision to be made lightly.
Whether you want a
puppy or a more mature
dog, a
purebred or a one - of - a-kind mixed breed, even a rabbit
or hamster, shelters and rescue groups have the best selection of animals anywhere — all screened for good health and behavior.
Purebred puppies are more expensive than adult
dogs available from rescues
or shelters.
Purebred puppies cost anywhere from $ 100 for a pet of a small breed to $ 2000
or more for a show
dog of a rare breed
or a pup from exceptional bloodlines.
Most of the puppymillers are now registering their
puppies with the Continental Kennel Club
or the American
Purebred Registry to get around AKC's DNA requirement for frequently used (breeding)
dogs.
Ideas for educating clients who breed
dogs or are considering acquiring a
purebred puppy are also introduced.
They realize that shelters and rescue organizations have just about every kind of
dog...
puppy, adult
or senior canine... large and small... active and laid - back...
purebred and mixed breed.
If you would like to adopt a
purebred puppy or adult
dog, please click on the Atlanta Rescue List which consists of the names and phone numbers of
purebred rescuers throughout the Atlanta area who have
dogs and
puppies available... Read more
Information and advice on choosing a
purebred, crossbred,
or mixed breed
dog, as well as adopting, buying, raising, training, and health care for pure breed, cross breed, and mixed breed
puppies and adult
dogs.
They find homes for
dogs that can no longer remain with their families because of illness, devorce, relocation
or other disruptions; adopt
purebred dogs from animal shelters and find them new homes and rescue
dogs from
puppy mills and other cruel and neglectful situations.
• Breeders who can not produce a 5
or even 7 generation pedigree when asked • Breeders who do not show their
dogs in any discipline • Breeders who say «we had a really nice
dog»
or «we wanted our kids to experience the micracle of birth» so we bred • Breeders who sell
or breed unpapered
dogs —
PUREBRED dogs are required to be registered • Breeders who do not do any health testing such as on eyes, heart, thyroid, hips etc. before breeding • Breeders who do not want you to visit with them
or their
dogs • Breeders who do not have a contract • Breeders who have zero health guarantees on
puppies /
dogs sold from their Kennels • Breeders who do not require all pet / companion pups to be altered • Breeders who say that some colours are «rare» and promote the
puppies as such • Breeders who breed a
dog before the age of 2 (hips can not even be certified until the age of 2) • Breeders who breed their bitch every heat cycle • Breeders who indiscrimanately breed outside of the GDCA Colour Code — Yes, years ago, it was acceptable to bring in a Blue
or Fawn to improve head / bone / substance in a Harlequin line etc. yet this type of breeding was to be done ONLY be highly reputable / quality knowledgeable / experienced Breeders.
If you have a friend who wants to get a
puppy or kitten, urge that friend to adopt one from a local animal shelter - where there is always a wonderful selection of mixed breed and
purebred dogs and cats who are just waiting for good homes and loving owners.
Unlike some rescues, we do not charge higher fees for
puppies or purebred dogs (nor do we charge a higher fee for
dogs that have had extraordinary medical expenses that far exceed the adoption fee — we depend on donations to help us cover those costs).