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Buyer's Beware Information Page
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Detecting a Puppy Mill
Canine Genetics
Congenital & Hereditary Health Problems
Existing at and usually before, birth, referring to conditions that are present at birth.
Contagious Disease
commonly found in puppies
Our Health Guarantee
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Pets purchased
in the county
Parvo in Puppies
Free Puppy
Entry Form
BREEDER & PET SELLERS
BEWARE
Prevent Parvo from spreading.
Customer and Internet scams to watch out for.
Tips to Help Find a Good Breeder!
Don't be fooled by people that tell you not to buy from a pet boutique or pet shop.
Individual breeders are not regulated by the health department like pet boutiques, pets shops & groomers and veterinarians.
The # 1 selling tool for puppy mills today is to tell you not to buy from a pet shop!
BREEDERS ARE LIKE A USED CARS SALESMEN, " THEY NEVER HAVE ANYTHING NICE TO SAY ABOUT EACH OTHER "
I, find that many businesses, dog breeders, groomers, veterinarians, kennels, hair stylist, car repair, electricians, plumber, so forth and so on are very competitive.
It would be very rare to hear one recommend or brag on their competition.
Their are a lot of great breeders out their and because we don't always have what our customers are looking for, we do our best to provide tips in helping you find what is important to you in your search for a new puppy without getting ripped off.
1. Health: If you have owned a pet with health problems and prefer not deal with this expense again. You may want to pay closer attention to the details of what the breeder will cover and what options are available to you in having your pet replaced if the pet you purchased did have a health problem, as well as the time frame you will be given to return a healthy puppy. You also need to ask the breeder what documents you will need to return the pet in question. Do they require a full autopsy at your expense, in order to receive a replacement or refund?
As a precaution we always recommend that you take out pet insurance for at least the first 3 months of your puppies life, puppies are like children and are more prone to contracting a contagious decease or having an accident during their first few months at home.
3. Quality: If you are looking for a show dog or a dog with champion bloodline. You need to find a dog breeder that specializes in show quality dog's. If a champion bloodline is not important to you, however you want a puppy with a specific type of coat texture or look. You may want to view photos of previous puppies sold from that breeder to get an idea of the type of puppies that are produced from their breeding stock.
4. Color: Is color important to you? Rare and hard to find unique colors in certain breeds may cost you more. If you are looking for a dog with a specific color you may want to look for breeds that are commonly available only in the color you prefer. For example if you wanted a white dog you may want to look for breeds that available only in white like a Maltese, Bishon or Westie. Or do a search for " White Dog Breeds". If you want a party colored dog you may do a search for " Party Colored Dog Breeds ".
5. Price: If price is important to you, then you may want to look at breeders that specialize in the breed you are interested in and view the price list for that breed. If the majority of the prices you find are out of your price range, you may want to consider a similar breed or save up more money until you are able to purchase your little dream dog. Many breeders now offer payment plans, selecting their payment options may help you to find a payment option that works for you. Their are also breeders that offer coupons and are open to cash offers, if they can avoid the credit card fees and not risk a bounced check they may be willing to take less for the puppies they sell.
6. Sex: Read the advantages and disadvantages of owning a male or female puppy.
Although most breeders have good intentions of providing you with a healthy and happy pet, we want people to be aware of certain selling practices that may result in buying an unhealthy pet.
Our intentions are to educate and make you aware of the cautions you need to take before purchasing a new puppy.
1. For your protection, ask for a written guarantee, even if it is hand written, as long as it has both a buyer's and seller's signature. You could be protected from costly vet bills should your pet have health problems.
2. Have your existing pets up to date on all of their vaccines before you ever go out to purchase a new puppy. If you purchased a new pet that contracted a contagious disease you may risk paying an expensive vet bill, or you may lose your existing pets as well as your new puppy.
3. Beware of breeders that take cash only and prefer other meeting places than the place puppies are kept or raised.
If a breeder only accepts cash and wants to meet somewhere other than their home or business, chances are they are not providing a very clean environment to raise pets. In addition, if you incur expensive vet bills or lose your new pet due to health problems that your pet had at the time of purchase, you may be out of luck if you don't have the breeder's proper address
4. Beware of short (24, 48, and 72 hour) Health Guarantee. Purchasing a Pet with a short health guarantee could be the same as throwing money out the window.
In our opinion this does not allow you enough time to get your puppy properly checked by a vet. You would need to make a mad dash to the vet's office to have the puppy examined. You might be charged an emergency office visit for such short notice.
5. Take your new puppy to a licensed veterinarian and have a full health exam done on your new puppy within the time allowed on your written health guarantee.
6. Request a fecal test is given on your puppy regardless of who you purchased it from. Small puppies can become terminally ill in a very short time if they have parasites or a bad worm infestation. Most puppies appear perfectly healthy for the first few days. It is after the 4th day that they normally start to have health problems if their own immune system is not strong enough to keep them going. Don't assume they will get better as some puppies can be sick one day and gone the next especially if they are not eating and drinking
Don't be alarmed if the breeder you purchased your puppy from strongly suggests that you give your puppy pedialyte mixed with purified water and Syrup or Honey and one or two doses of Nutri Cal and Albon the first week it is with you.
The Albon is for puppies and dogs with stomach virus symptoms caused by parasites or irritations in their digestive system. This information is one of the biggest ounces of prevention a breeder can give you. Sometimes dogs get a nervous stomach from being changed to a new environment. Breeders may also send you home with a recipe for sweetened drinking water, as shown above. If the puppy's digestive system is irritated they will lose their appetite and become dehydrated and weak which causes their sugar level to drop. They can have seizures like a diabetic without insulin. Most puppies have a hard time overcoming it and normally die if they do not get emergency medical treatment.
DON'T WAIT AROUND FOR YOUR PUPPY TO GET BETTER IF HE / SHE IS ALREADY
LETHARGIC AND WEAK. PUPPIES IN THIS CONDITION NORMALLY DON'T LIVE PAST
24 HOURS IF THEY DON'T GET HELP.
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK A BREEDER
Remember all it takes is 30 seconds to ask a breeder these important questions......
1. If the puppy I purchase from you has a genetic health problem,
congenital or hereditary health problem can I return the puppy?
2. If my puppy has a contagious disease or dies from a
contagious disease will you replace it?
3. If the answer is yes, ask how many days will you have to return the pet.
4. How many days do you allow for me to take the puppy I,
purchase from you to a vet and will that be at my expense
or do you pay for the office visit?
5. Your are assuring me the puppy you are selling me is a teacup,
what if it gets big and becomes a large toy?
6. Do you offer a written money back size guarantee?
7. How Long is your Health Guarantee?
You may be surprised by their answer.
Print this page or write down these questions so you will know what to
ask a breeder when you are searching for a puppy.
Helpful Links that will help you to understand the definition
of health related problems & concerns in puppies and adult dogs.
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