How do I find a good local dog breeder?
How do I find a good local dog breeder?
Most reliable breeders earn their reputation by providing healthy pups to good homes resulting in “word of mouth” references. Meet breeders at local dog shows or look online for local breed clubs and review the AKC Breeder Referral page on their website www.akc.org.
How do I find a reputable dog breeder in Australia?
How do I find a good dog or cat breeder?
- Plan ahead and aim to find good homes for every puppy/kitten they breed.
- Provide a high standard of care and living conditions for all their animals.
- Are genuinely concerned about the welfare of their animals.
- Are open to questions and provide a complete history of the puppy/kitten.
What is a good website to buy a dog?
Here are ten trustworthy sites you can use.
- Adopt-a-Pet.com. Adopt-a-Pet.com is an excellent website to find where to buy a dog, backed by well-known companies like Purina and Bayer.
- American Kennel Club (AKC)
- NextDayPets.
- Petfinder.
- ASPCA.
- Rescue Me.
- The Shelter Pet Project.
- Petco Foundation.
How do I find a reputable breeder near me?
Answer: The easiest and most convenient way to find a breeder and the right dog for you is through www.akc.org. The AKC web site offers potential puppy buyers access to a wealth of information on buying a dog, selecting a breeder, and dog care.
How do you tell if a breeder is a puppy mill?
“Puppy mill” conditions can include:
- Small cages with wire floors that hurt dog feet and legs.
- Cages stacked on top of one another without ample ventilation.
- Poor sanitary practices, leading to illness and parasites.
- Forced breeding of female dogs with little time for recovery between litters.
How do I know if a breeder is legit?
Ask if the breeder is a member of an AKC-affiliated club and contact that club to verify membership or check recent listings of available AKC Litters from breeders. You can also check with the BBB (www.bbb.org) and the AKC (919-233-9767) to see if there are any complaints about the breeder.
How do I know if a dog breeder is legit?
What should I ask a breeder before buying a puppy?
Important Questions to Ask a Breeder
- Are the puppy’s parents “certified”?
- What are the individual sizes of the puppy’s parents?
- Can I meet the entire litter?
- Can I meet the dog’s parents?
- What preventative care do you provide to the parent dogs?
- Have the parent dogs had health problems?
- How old are the puppies?
How can I buy a dog in Australia?
The best place to buy dogs online in Australia is through an animal welfare organisation or reputable breeder. The RSPCA suggests adoption as a first choice and recommends getting a dog from one of its animal shelters or another reputable animal welfare or rescue organisation.
What do puppy mills do with unsold puppies?
If the puppy still doesn’t sell, stores will often cut their losses and give puppies away to employees, friends or rescue groups.
Is it better to get a dog from a breeder?
The greatest benefit to finding a pup from a trusted breeder is the relative certainty and reliability when it comes to what your pup will be like as an adult. Your breeder can tell you a lot about your pup’s future size, coat and most importantly, temperament, simply based on knowing his parents.