Buying a puppy guide
When buying a dog it is important to do as much research as possible. With the various breeds it is important to find the right dog for you, things such as breed, age and size will have an impact as well as your own schedule and circumstances i.e. if you have a family, if you are a singleton who works long hours etc. The three most common places to get a puppy/dog are from a pet shop, rescue home or a breeder.
Buying from a Pet shop
Sometimes Puppies are available from a pet shop although it is unlikely that you will find a pedigree pup or from a reputable show breeder. The most common found pups in a pet shop are from an unplanned pregnancy in which the breeder or owner has looked to offload the pet as they’re unable to care for them. A problem that presents itself is that often there is little or no information on the puppy so you are unable to know its family history which can help with future medical problems or indeed no its temperament, something which you must be wary of if the pet is going to be around children.
Buying from a Breeder
The best place to buy a puppy is from a professional breeder, as they will have nurtured the pup as well as its parents and will be able to give you information on the pup as well as proof of pedigree. Another advantage is due to breeders planning the pregnancies they will often breed the strongest and healthiest dogs to ensure the pups are also in good health. However always do your research as some breeders might not be as reputable as others as many do just do it as a hobby. If you are unsure about a breeder it might be worth asking for contact details of pet owners who have previously purchased from them to get some feedback.
Rescue centres
The third option when looking for a new puppy or dog is to go to an animal rescue centre. The problem with a rescue centre is that often many of the dogs have been mistreated and therefore may be uneasy around human beings and would require training, again a concern for anyone looking for a family pet which would be around young children. Most centres will require a series of forms to be filled out to make sure the buyers are suitable owners of the pet as they don’t want the pup or dog going into the hands of someone who might mistreat the pet.
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If you are looking to buy a puppy then you may wish to take out UK pet insurance, to find the best deals and for cheap insurance it is best to shop around for the best deal.
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