Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Buying A Puppy? Be Sure To Do These 5 Things First

There's more to buying a puppy than taking the
first one that tugs on your emotions.

Do you find yourself overwhelmed about buying a
puppy, with their adorable expressions and
beautiful coloring?

It can be difficult not to just pick the cute one
or the sad and lonely one. Or perhaps the bouncy
one catches your eye. While these are powerful
enticements, buying a puppy based on these points
alone can result in problems for you later on.

Here are 5 easy steps that will help you to make
a wise decision.

1. Be sure you know the breed or what are
included in a mixed breed.

All too often, tiny puppies surprise their new
owners by growing into huge dogs that require far
more roaming space than their homes allow. Ask
the seller for information on the puppy's
parents. Find out if they are mixed breeds as
well.

2. Get all the facts about the breed or breeds

How big do they grow, how much exercise do they
need, what is their temperament. Although you
might not know all of the breeds that make up one
puppy, this research will give you some idea what
to expect when it grows up.

3. Meet the puppy's parents, if possible.

Meeting the parents is better than relying solely
on the breeder's report. See for yourself how the
parents are with people and other dogs. Most
puppies will take after one or both of their
parents, so compare them both and expect that
your puppy can have any or all of those traits.
But there are no guarantees. Breeds go back many
generations and you can't possibly know what went
before.

4. Be sure to get registered papers for purebred
puppies

These documents provide some evidence of the
puppy's parentage and that the parents meet the
American Kennel Club's standards for that breed.
If your puppy turns out to not meet those
guidelines, you can ask the breeder for a refund.

5. Buy only from a qualified breeder

There are many disreputable dog breeders and
sellers out there who pay little attention to the
health of the puppies' mothers or hygiene of the
kennels. Such sellers can leave you with a puppy
that is unhealthy and suffering from unknown
genetic disorders from improper breeding
practices.

There is so much to know when buying a puppy
besides its irresistible personality.
Fortunately, you can use these 5 points to help
you with other important considerations. Once you
get your puppy home, you will have to make more
decisions.

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