Shopping From A Breeder -
The Absolute Best Places To Find A Professional Breeder
What should be done when deciding on who and where to purchase a new puppy from when giving the little pup as a holiday gift or a birthday present?
The first thing is to make certain that the individual or family really and surely wants a new puppy, and is completely prepared to assume the burden. The second step, and as important, is to make certain that you are getting the correct breed of dog for the right person.
All breed types are not for all people. No two canines are ever exactly alike, and attitude and behavior characteristics vary tremendously within the different breeds. Many an elderly couple has wound up with a loud, crying, overactive little terrier that would have been much better off in a home filled with active kids. Situations like this can be avoided with a little preparation and a research having been done.
Do Your homework & Look Past The Puppy time
Most purchasers have a particular type in mind before they set out to buy their puppy. But their ideas are frequently based on how “cute” that type of dog is, without much thought to what it will become.
No matter of what your type preference is, it would be smart to have one or two alternates in mind so you can make comparisons among them. It is quite possible you could be in love with a Great Dane on Sunday, but find yourself falling in love with a Chihuahua next week.
Dog Shows Are Good For Getting To Know Different Dogs
One of the best are to begin making type comparisons is at a dog show. There, you will be able to see some of the best specimens of many breeds and how they behave under hard conditions.
Watch the dogs perform in the rings. Observe the dogs working under control of their masters. Talk to the exhibitors and get some first-hand information from them. Most professionals carry business cards and would be happy to have you visit their kennels for a closer look at their particular breed.
A word of caution: Always call before or make an appointment whether you have spoken to the breeder personally or obtained his name from your local veterinarian. Never march into a kennel unannounced. You may be surprised if you do. You may not be allowed to visit the kennel, handle any of the dogs, or even see any of them. There are many reasons for this and it does not mean that the breeder is hiding anything. It might be feeding or washing time, or they may be in the process of cleaning the kennels, or preparing to leave for a dog show.
The Best Places To Find Professional Breeders
The best way to find a professional breeder is in the breeder and classified advertising section of dog magazines or at dog shows. Then too, readers are often members of their breed's specialty club, and even various dog training clubs. The Yellow Pages of your telephone book will also give the names and addresses of a variety of breeders. Many professional breeders list their names with local veterinarians who are always willing to pass their information along to you.
Article written by Calvin Stevens of
"What is a Good Breeder?"
A Breeder (with a Capital B) is one who thirsts for knowledge and never
knows it all, one who wrestles with decisions of conscience,
convenience, and Commitment.
A Breeder is one who sacrifices personal interests, finances, time,
friendships, fancy furniture, and deep pile carpeting!
A Breeder gives up the dreams of a long, luxurious cruise in favor of
turning that all important show into this years "vacation."
A Breeder goes without sleep (but never without Coffee!) in hours spent
planning a breeding or watching anxiously over the birth process, and
afterwards, over every little sneeze, wiggle or cry.
A Breeder skips dinner parties because that litter is due or the babies have to be fed at eight. She disregards birth fluids and puts mouth to
mouth to save a gasping newborn, literally blowing
A Breeder's lap is a marvelous place where generations of proud and
noble champions once snoozed.
A Breeder's hands are strong and firm and often soiled, but ever so
gentle and sensitive to the thrusts of a puppy's wet nose.
A Breeder's back and knees are usually arthritic from stooping, bending
and sitting in the birthing box, but are strong enough to enable the
breeder to the next choice pup to a Championship.
A Breeder's shoulder's are stooped and often heaped with abuse from
competitors, but they're wide enough to support the weight of a
thousand defeats and frustrations.
A Breeder's arms are always able to wield a mop, support an armful of
puppies or lend a helping hand to a newcomer.
A Breeder's ears are wondrous things, sometimes red (from being talked
about) or strangely shaped (from being pressed against a phone
receiver), often deaf to criticism, yet always fine-tuned to the whimper of a sick puppy.
A Breeder's eyes are blurred from pedigree research and sometimes blind
to her own dog's faults, but they are ever so keen to the competitions
faults and are always searching for the perfect specimen.
A Breeder's brain is foggy on faces, but can recall pedigrees faster than
an IBM computer. It's so full of knowledge that sometimes it blows a
fuse; it catalogues thousands of good bones, fine ears, and perfect heads,
and buries in the soul the failures and the ones that didn't turn out.
A Breeder's heart is often broken, but it beats strongly with hope
everlasting... and it's always in the right place!
Oh, yes, there are breeders, and then, there are BREEDERS!!!!
--Author Unknown
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Thank You Crystal @ Crystal Dachshund Crossing for the words of encouragement and for Permission to use some of your copyright on my website.
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