After deciding on a suitable breed, you will need to find a responsible breeder to buy a puppy from.
Finding the right breeder is important
Taking the time to find a great breeder that responsibly breeds healthy puppies will increase your chances of ending up with a happy, healthy dog that lives for a long time.
Buying a puppy should never be quick or instant, and if it is, then you may want to ask yourself why the breeder is so keen to sell the puppies so quickly.
Finding a good breeder takes research
Recent research undertaken as part of our Be Puppywise campaign found that:
- A quarter of puppy buyers do less than two hours research before buying their puppy
- One in five wish they had spent more time researching their decision
- And 70% of those owners who spent less than two hours researching their decision experienced complications after getting their puppy, from facing unexpected health and behavioural problems, to not receiving medical history and vaccination records
Why you need a good breeder
There are many fantastic, passionate dog breeders out there who want to produce healthy puppies. Unfortunately there are also people who breed dogs for the sole purpose of making money at any cost.
These individuals often put profit before health, keeping their dogs in poor conditions.
Next step – avoiding puppy farmers
Now that you know what to look for in a good breeder, it’s important that you also know the signs of a bad breeder. Buying a puppy from an irresponsible breeder could affect how healthy and happy your dog is for life, so it’s of vital importance to know the type of breeders you should avoid.