Thinking about buying a dog from a breeder? Use this list of questions to help separate the bad from the good. The good ones will address these questions to ask a breeder similar to the way that we’ve suggested below. The bad ones won’t.  read more »

Ready to buy a dog from a breeder? There are certain expectations that accompany dog breeders and the majority of them certainly live up to those expectations. It takes a lot of hard work to professionally breed high-quality dogs, but once you understand the reasons, you can fully appreciate the end results. Here are those results described as pros and cons. Study them carefully and consider them before buying a dog.  read more »

To help you find the healthiest purebred, this article describes what makes a good dog breeder. There’s little dispute after all, that the health of a dog is oftentimes dependent on its introduction to the world. Since breeders are responsible for how puppies are cared for, you’ll want to get yours from one that’s ethical, responsible, and caring. Here’s how to assess the situation.  read more »

Of the four main places to find a dog (pet shop, adoption center or shelter, someone’s backyard, and breeders), this resource is one of the first places people look for purebreds. Dog breeders facilitate and monitor mating among specific dog breeds. The main goal of any professional breeder is to consistently regenerate explicit characteristics fit for professional showing or reproduction. As you can guess, professional breeders are the best resource for locating high quality and healthy dogs.  read more »

We briefly touched on what a good puppy breeding environment should be like in our article about what makes a good dog breeder. This article describes in greater detail the characteristics of a healthy puppy breeder environment to help you identify potential problems when selecting a breeder.  read more »

From reading some of our other articles, you should have a pretty good idea of why the birthplace or origin of a dog is so important. If you haven’t read our materials on the subject, you must understand that the location in which a dog is born and raised has a tremendous influence on a dog’s health, temperament, and sociability. It’s not always easy to determine where a dog came from especially when it sits in a shelter, a rescue group, or an adoption center. So here’s an overview of the most common dog adoption sources and a description of the influence that they may have.  read more »