Friday, April 5, 2013

The Ultimate Guide To Puppies

By Douglas Tripoli


There are many things to consider when deciding to get a new dog or puppy. This can be a life altering thing and you want to make sure you get the right dog for your lifestyle. Different breeds of dogs can have very different personalities. When making this decision you have the option of choosing a purebred dog or a mixed breed dog, often called a mutt. Dogs with parents that are the same breed are considered purebred dogs.

People often prefer to get a purebred dog because you have a little more information about how that dog is going to look and act after they are a puppy. If you want to be able to choose what characteristics your dog has, go with a purebred dog. Most dogs are genetically predisposition to act a certain way; whether they love to play, need to run or are gentle dogs.

It is very important to get your new puppy from a reputable breeder if you decide to get a purebred dog. Many purebred dogs can have health issues. It is important that the breeder knows the male and female dogs long linage and all of its past health information. It is smart and responsible for breeders to get the dog genetically tested to attempt to rule out any future health issues.

Some people want to be sure that they are getting a purebred dog from a breeder. For one, you can only register a purebred dog into any sort of dog show or competition. If you want the guarantee that your dog is purebred make sure you receive the American Kennel Club Papers guaranteeing that your dog is purebred.

AKC papers are a guarantee that because both of the male and female parent dogs were purebred your dog is also purebred. Line breeding, out crossing and inbreeding are the three types or breeding you will find. The most common form or breeding and also the most reliable is line breeding.

When looking for the right breeder, do a lot of research both online and in person. A real breeder, who knows a lot about the particular breed will usually have good references and also belong to a breeding club or other dog organization. The idea is to be sure to avoid inbred dogs from irresponsible breeders.

Stay away from getting your new dog at a local pet shop. You do not really know the information behind the dog or who the dog's parents are or what health issues they might have had.

Do all the research, like looking on websites and visiting numerous breeders before you make your decision. If you follow all of these tips, you are sure to bring home a happy and healthy dog.




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