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Buying a puppy is an exciting time. But from an ethical and practical point of view, it is important to take the responsibility of researching the relevant information beforehand to ensure that you are buying a healthy dog -
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Important Tips for Buying a Puppy
If possible, visit the kennel at least twice before taking the puppy home
Learn more about the characteristics and temperament of the breed you choose
Make sure puppies no longer need their mother's milk
Find out how old the mother is: She should be a year or more, but not too old
Check if the mother has had no more than six litters
Check the living conditions of the mother and her litter
Meet the puppy and play with him
Bring a bed (such as a blanket) in advance to introduce him to the scent of your home
Make sure your puppy doesn't have any discharge from his eyes, ears or genitals
Tests
Every breed has its own genetic ailments. You should find out in advance what diseases the chosen breed is susceptible to. The puppy's parents should have certificates to test for these diseases. This is very important!
Age
You should take the pet only after vaccination. A responsible dog owner himself will not give the animal away until it is two months old. If circumstances are such that the puppy has to be taken earlier, the buyer should be aware of all the additional risks. Lack of vaccination is a dangerous factor, you should not refuse vaccination for your own impatience.
Dog documents
Many people do not understand the difference between a pedigree (metric) and a passport, and it is huge. Pedigree tells about the origin of the pet and can only be a purebred. The passport is issued to every vaccinated dog, it contains only information about vaccinations. A pedigree dog will necessarily have both documents.
It is important to understand that one litter may not contain puppies with and without papers at the same time. If the breeder offers to sell the dog cheaper, but already without a pet sheet, it means that it simply does not exist. After all, even a rejected puppy is not deprived of the pedigree.
A decent breeder will certainly draw up a contract of sale, which will help define the rights and obligations of the parties. If there are disputes, you can be guided by this contract.
The entire package of documents is handed over to the new owner at the time of purchase.
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