Thursday, November 3, 2011

Choosing a Great Dog Breeder: 101

By Dirk Gruenberg


Finding a great breeder can really be a lot of work. Especially if you are looking for a breeder for the very first time, you might be at a loss as to what to pay attention to and as to how to determine the quality of the breeder.

Read this little article if you are looking for some guidance. You will get a real good idea of what makes a good breeder even if you do not have any experience at all.

First off, great breeders don't do a lot of formal advertising, simply because they do not need to. Often they have potential clients lined up long before the puppies are even born. Hence, advertising simply is not necessary. Their business is mostly based on recommendations.

Most great breeders are focused on one or two breeds. In other words: If you run into a breeder who offers a huge variety of breeds you better turn around and leave.

Also, a great breeder will choose quality over quantity. So do not expect there to be a lot of dogs, this, in a way, would not be a good sign.

Furthermore one of the aspects of a great breeder is that he sells his puppies at the right time: Not too early and not too late. The right age of your new puppy would be some time in between nine and eleven weeks. Do not go for a breeder who sells puppies younger than 9 weeks.

Good breeders are happy to answer all your questions about your next dog. In case your breeder is not prepared to do so, just walk away. He is not the right choice for you.

Good breeders are proud of their work, as they should be, and they will be happy to answer your questions and explain things to you.

They will also be happy to show you around - and let you see where your puppy grew up. Use this opportunity to ask all the questions you have on your mind.




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