In this article, I’ll discuss the pros and cons of the dilemma dog buyers face. Where should I buy my new pet? Once you have decided that you can adequately take responsibility for taking care of another life and the breed that you would like. The problem comes from where do I get my new pet?

There are options:

  • From family or friends
  • street corners
  • Newspaper ads
  • websites
  • Local pet stores
  • Corporate pet stores (watch out for puppy mills)
  • Dog rescues
  • Veterinarians
  • Small family breeders
  • Breeders in a big way

    There are many problems with each of the above options; you will need to make a logical decision from these sources and choose the one that best suits your particular needs.

    What you need to do if you really want to make the best decision for yourself is to list the pros and cons of each and determine which one you can live with. Let’s take each one and make a list. Now remember, I suggest you make your own lists based on your experiences, location, and cost factors.

    Consider the following questions to ponder on your lists:

  • Price
  • Shipping costs
  • Purity of breed
  • Breeding experience and controls
  • Puppy socialization
  • Health
  • Vaccines and deworming
  • Happiness or physique of the puppy
  • Certificates (AKC, CKC, veterinary exams, etc.)
  • Guarantee

    Consider, intuitive questions;

  • Is this a puppy mill?
  • Is the owner or the business in this purely lucrative or to provide good service and a happy, healthy puppy?
  • How did the breeder or representative meet you personally?
  • Ask for references, call about past sales and puppies.

    I know this may seem like a lot of work and you may feel like you do these things mentally and you don’t really need a physical list. But your mind does two things: it arranges the good and the bad according to your wishes. Whereas a physical list makes you analyze the data. You can still make the emotional decision, but in the long run, isn’t it worth the extra effort from your new dog, companion, and friend upfront?

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