A Simple Guide To Buying A Puppy

It may seem a fairly simple process, getting a new puppy, but where do you go to get the right one for you? To make sure it’s a happy outcome, you’ll need to be prepared to do some research.

You probably will already have a good idea on the type of dog you’re looking for, the costs involved and how you’ll care for it. Nonetheless, there are other issues to consider.

There may be negative points to the breed you may be interested in, so make sure you’re fully aware of them. The best way to find out more about your favoured breed is by going to an appropriate Rescue Centre, they will make sure any potential owners are fully aware of all the down-sides. Plus, some breeds have inherited medical problems, so be sure you’re aware of these, as medical costs can be quite high.

Be patient, don’t be too quick to decide on a particular puppy because the breeder seems nice, or the puppy has all the registration papers, this is no guarantee that the puppy will be healthy.

We all want our puppies to grow up happy and healthy and will be around for many years to come, to ensure this you need to buy from a reputable dealer. The Kennel Club has a “Fit for Life” campaign, which reviews all breed standards and avoiding registering puppies that have been born from closely related parents. It also continues to develop it’s Accredited Breeder Scheme (ABS), the ABS was set up to promote responsible breeding and enable owners to buy with confidence from approved breeders.

Get a comparison, go to more than one breeder and see several litters. Should you find a breeder that your happy with, but don’t happen to have the type of dog your looking for, be prepared to wait until they do. Bear in mind that a responsible breeder will have the puppy’s best interest at heart, and will have as many questions to ask you as you do of them. Initial appearances are a good indicator of how the dogs are being cared for, make sure they’re environment is clean, the puppies seem content and they have toys to play with.

Under no circumstances buy a dog without having seen it first. Avoid puppies for sale in newspaper ads, web forums or puppies from pet stores.

A rescue centres or animal shelters provide an excellent service and do a lot to help the dogs in their care, however, you won’t find many puppies and older dogs can sometimes have behavioural or health problems. Though staff will give you good advice on which dog may suit your lifestyle.

Once you do find the ideal puppy though, they will hopefully grow up to be a friend for life, and what better way to immortalise this friendship than with a pet portrait. A good artist will not only create a lifelike image but capture the true spirit of your dog!

Rob Tyrrell is a professional artist and dedicated pet owner, he produces fine quality pet portraits in oil. To find out how he can offer you the best pet portraits from your photos, visit his web site www.robtyrrell-petportraits.co.uk