BUYING A PUPPY
Owning your dream pet is not just about going to the breeder and purchasing a puppy. You have got to put your long term goals into perspective. What breed of dog do you want? Pure? Mixed? For what purpose are you purchasing the puppy? To become a guard dog? Simply a companion dog? What gender? All these and more are questions the intending dog owner must ask his/herself before attempting to buy a puppy.
Emotions usually butt in when you want to get yourself a puppy, and may need to be properly reined in so as not to cloud your judgment.
Note – All dogs (even the poor quality ones) usually look cute and beautiful during puppy hood. You may need to look beyond the innocent baby-like face to get the ideal dog of your dreams (like the proverbial- ‘diving beneath to obtain pearls‘)
Do not just buy puppies from vendors. It is important you harness expert advice or opinion when attempting to buy your pet. It is very easy for dupes to sell you one breed for another and leave you none the wiser until the puppy starts to grow and then you realize that you have been duped.
Your safest bet to buying your dream puppy is to go through a Veterinary Doctor. Let your Vet know what your specifications are – gender or sex, age, breed, coat, colour etc. He will also be able to check up on health history, examine the animal, and get you the puppy of your dreams.
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