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Puppy Mills
Thinking of adding a dog to your family?
Before you do, be sure your lifestyle and economic situation will permit
you to care for it properly and provide it with good medical care.
Remember, too, that many wonderful dogs are waiting for their "forever"
home at your local animal shelter. If you're searching for a purebred
dog, many purebreds find their way to rescue groups and shelters, so
consider looking there first for your new companion.
All dogs, regardless of breed, are
happiest when they're allowed to live inside as members of the family,
their "pack". Consider this before deciding that your dog will be an
"outside" dog. Having to live alone outside leads to boredom and
frustration on the part of the dog and is often the reason for annoyance
barking, fence jumping, and digging in the yard.
When
searching for that new puppy, it's often hard to
know where to find the healthiest, best-tempered pet.
Remember, you should figure on this puppy spending the next 7-10 years
with you, and doing your homework now will help guarantee that most of
those years are not spent at the vet's, trying to fix health problems
caused by poor breeding!
The best place to purchase your new family member is
from a Hobby Breeder, not a pet store or commercial
breeder, and most reputable hobby breeders DO NOT advertise in the
paper - they get all the referrals they need by word of mouth from past
satisfied puppy buyers. To get a listing of reputable breeders of the
breed(s) you're considering, do an Internet search for the national or
local breed club (for example, Golden Retriever Club). These clubs
generally have a person in charge of "breeder referral" who can point you
towards breeders who adhere to the club's Code of Ethics in breeding.
Before making your final decision
on where to obtain your next puppy, to get a better idea of the
differences between hobby breeders, commercial
breeders, brokers, and pet stores, please take a moment to visit
the links below. You may be surprised by what you read.
Puppy Mill
Rescue
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