Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Finding Mini Australian Shepherd Puppies OK

By Georgia Diaz


The popularity of miniature dogs is growing as more people live in suburbia or city apartments. Many large breeds have been tweaked to produce smaller versions of the standard size. If you're interested in mini Australian shepherd puppies OK, there are some precautionary steps in the selection process.

There are all sorts of dogs. Some need more exercise than others, some like to be with one special person while others love everyone, some need to run while others do fine with a couple of daily walks. You'll want to make sure your lifestyle fits with this active, all-purpose type.

Aussies make great family dogs, intelligent working partners on the ranch, and excellent competitors at agility, herding, or obedience trials. Breeders claim that the minis have all the qualities of the standards wrapped in a much smaller package. Their heart is big enough to tackle any herding job, and they love other challenges more suited to their stature.

They also excel at playing with children. There're a few things they need in order to do any job well. They love people and want to be with them as much as possible. They need a lot of vigorous exercise. Their thick coats need weekly brushing. They like to be in the center of things and do best with a sense of purpose. They're intelligent and want to please, so training's easy and makes everyone's life easier.

All young animals are cute, and these engaging little dogs are enchanting from birth. It's hard to judge a small puppy's health and personality, so it's a good idea to know the parent animals. In order to do this, you'll want to deal with a reputable breeder rather than a pet store or an operation that can only show the puppies.

There're other factors that enter into a decision that involves a lot of time, energy, money, and emotion. Aussies, like most other purebreds, suffer from genetic defects. You should ask for health records on both parents as well as a certificate of health for the puppy you're interested in. Any reputable breeder will give you a grace period after you take the puppy home, so you can get your own vet to perform an examination. Conditions like hip dysplasia and patella deformity are painful for the animal and distressing for the owner. Allergies can cause serious skin problems, heart defects might shorten the animal's life, and seizures are terrifying. Birth defects in the eyes and oral cavity are other tendencies in this breed.

Many breeders belong to local and/or national associations and adhere to a professional code of ethics. You can check online for credentials and to learn what pros think is important for both breeders and owners. You may be asked to 'qualify' for ownership and to sign a legally binding agreement to return the animal if you are unable to keep it for life.

A reputable breeder should be a member of local and national breed associations which endorse a code of ethics that governs all aspects of the business, from choosing breeding stock to qualifying applicants for the privilege of owning an Aussie. You may be asked as many questions as you should ask the breeder, and don't be surprised at signing an agreement to return the animal if you're unable to keep it for life. You'll see that owning one of those cute mini Australian shepherd puppies OK means a lifetime of commitment. In return, you'll get the best friend you're looking for.




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