In this article we will touch on some important points when we buy a puppy for our family, we must determine what and when should we not buy a copy.
The first thing to know is what race is the one that suits us, this theme was developed in a previous article in this magazine and you can download it free at www.animalhome.com.mx. After selecting the race we find options where you can buy, here are the most common options.But,you should have a reference Dog supplies before you choose a dog race as an appropriate step.
Farm
This is a great option as we approach a person who specializes in one or more races and can advise on specific issues of race we are interested in such special care and characteristics of the breed pure. The investment is usually very close to a pet store, with the advantage that the same amount will get a copy of purebred guaranteed.
Pet Shops
The advantage of these stores is that they have several dogs that have been collected and we have to choose from, the trouble is not always purebred dogs and not all pedigree dogs are imported or beautiful, and they may get sick from being in many dogs and contact potential buyers. In this sense, most pet stores offer a broad guarantee to offset this danger mentioned.
Private
This is a good option if you want to spend much, we are interested in racial purity and just want a companion dog. Usually a litter that had pets, so we can meet the puppy’s parents and the disadvantage is that there are no guarantees, not all owners care for their young and sometimes have surprises when the giant miniature dog or vice versa becomes .
Sell ??Dogs
They are called to those who get or sell dogs of all breeds usually without pedigree, cheap (sometimes not so much), with misleading assurances under the obligation to “vaccinate” at specific sites, they always say they are vaccinated and dewormed but not have a card to prove it, sometimes lie in the age of the dogs and most of their dogs are sick. Of these it is best to get away for the whole family suffers, they end up spending more money and buy another dog in the above three options.
Once you choose that place is that we visit, we observe some important points:
The place
Whenever you get to buy a dog should be observed that the cages are clean, smell good place, the dogs are clean, their food and water are able to optimum health. It also serves to observe hygiene much the person who adheres well as your home, kennel, veterinary shop or to apply as appropriate.
Parents
The parents of the puppy are not always in sight, but if you have the opportunity to review it and assess whether it is as you would like your puppy grow, that they seem healthy, with good coat, and so on. They may ask to see their shots to know that if they care for their dogs, in addition to verifying the pedigree if appropriate.
Pedigree
The pedigree is a paper issued by the Federation Canófila Mexicana (FCM) which records who are the parents of the litter, and the titles are from parents to the grandparents. An exemplary son of champions is far more valuable than a pedigree puppy or only a paperless course, as a guarantee that their parents are the best phenotypically. In the magazine Dogs Thoroughbred June 2007, Cesar Delgado MVZ Canófila Mexican Federation published a very concise and well explained on the papers issued by the FCM.
Litter
Goes a long way to watch all the puppies that we see a general mood homogeneous within the litter that they seem healthy, playful, active, in good weight (not paunchy or skinny), with the coat shiny and clean. If the litter one of the dogs is sick, even took us to the “healthy” is sure to ill the following day.
Puppy
In the puppy should specifically look that is awake, active, unmarked stool under the tail, with a normal body condition is not good that is obese, chubby or thin bones. We must ensure that all teeth have already come out, when we take him home and just be eating dry kibble. Not have mucus in the nostrils, do not breathe with difficulty, the mucous membranes of the gums or under the eyelids look bright pink.
Preventive medicine
The seller must give the written record and signed by the veterinarian for vaccinations and worming all done so far. If it does not is not a person to be trusted and we must move away.
Temperament
If all is well, well look what the puppy like us physically, it is important to choose the right dog in temperament, if you want a pet dog in the apartment, the dog calmer may be a good option, if we a guard dog and protection dog more active and dominant is that we need. In this area the breeder can guide us better, because sometimes when they go to visit the litter, the dominant dog is lazy and it seems the calmest of all.
With all these observations have less opportunity to choose the puppy and the right place to buy it.
TIPPS.
Choose the breed that suits you.
Select where to buy the dog according to your possibilities and needs.
Avoid buying dogs at flea markets and sells dogs.
Take the time to find the right dog.
Look at the facilities and people closely, is often enough to know if they are serious or not.
Parents are the future of the puppies, so be sure to know.
The championships of the parents are not a luxury, are a guarantee of quality for your new family member.
Not all dogs with pedigrees or imported will be pretty big.
Note that neither the puppy you choose and your brothers are sick. (Feces smeared, runny nose, difficulty breathing, low weight, parasites, etc.).
Asesórate an expert on race or veterinarian to choose the dog for you and your family.
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