Is it better to buy puppies from pet stores or from the ads in newspapers/internet sites?
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Becca4
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The ads in newspapers and on the internet are typically small breeders. That is where you want to get your dog. Typically the parents will be family pets, chosen for both their suitability for breeding and for pets. The pups will typically have been born in the kitchen and grown up in a family. When you go to buy the puppies, you'll be able to see the parents, the home conditions and the entire litter. If that isn't what you see, don't buy them. Pet stores buy from puppy farms. You don't want to support that financially and you don't want a dog that has grown up in those hellish conditions. They typically will be terrorized, unsocialized and may be sick.
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Small breeders would be the best option.
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Rescues and shelters are best but if you want a good healthy puppy, find a responsible breeder where you can see and meet the dam and hopefully learn about the sire, where you can find out if the pup has had all his vet checks and health clearances and know what he's been fed so you can continue his diet, someone that will be there if you have problems with the pup later and will even help you rehome the pup if something happens. You can see the conditions the pups were raised in, that they aren't a puppy mill and that the adult dogs are healthy and happy with no temperament problems.
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I agree with Galeanda. You should adopt, but if not find a small, but knowlegable and respected breeder.
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find a breeder that you know treats her puppies well. I do not support pet stores because some (not all) buy puppies from puppy mills, which is just horrible, so i won't buy my puppy from there. buying froma personal breeder is good, as long as you know that they treat there dogs well
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I had nine puppies from my dogs Leo (papered mini aussie) and Sara - a wondeful mutt. I sold the pups for 75.00 mainly to make sure they wanted them. Most of the pups went to people I work with and they are all very happy with them. It's been a lot of fun to see them grow into dogs and every single one of them is a well adjusted loving dog. I think because they were born in our bedroom and we put a lot of love into them. It's so great to see them and they are really are loving dogs who got really good treatment until they left. We kept two - how cool is that - to think that they have lived here from the second they were born. I am so happy with them, but Mom is fixed now.
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Well a lot of sites say DONT GO TO PETSTORE but I got one of my dogs there and it was healthy. I also got one of my fav. dog from a sheltie breed that put a ad in a newspaper. But a dog is a dog, its not like they act diff. from where you find them
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It all depends whether the Pet Stores obtain their Puppies from Reputable Breeders or Puppy Farms. It is far better,IMO, to buy your new Puppy directly from a Reputable Breeder. There are enough of them who have their own Websites. You have to use your own common sense. If you are buying a Puppy then visit the Puppy in its Home and ask to see the Mother, and if possible the Father too. From this you should be able to determine if you are buying a healthy Puppy. If it is a Pedigree Puppy make sure that ALL the paperwork is correct. The Kennel Club can help you determine this.
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Lots of pet stores buy their dogs from puppy mills. The employees have sometimes been instructed to tell consumers that the dogs are from local breeders, even when they are not. Your safest bet is to adopt a dog from the shelter, or find a local breeder.
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Yeppers.
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Anyone who deliberately breeds puppies needs shooting. Go to a shelter and take a puppy that needs a home. If you choose a mongrel over a pedigree pup at the shelter you will probably find it lives a longer and healthier life too, as pedigree animals exhibit many genetic infirmities due, obviously, to the inbred elements that qualify as pedigree animals. If you want lots of choice go after Christmas when people get rid of unwanted pet gifts. Research the pedigree industry just for 10 minutes on the net and you'll never, if you have a heart, want a pedigree animal again, if you ever wanted one in the first place but that's what shops and breeders tend to offer so presumably you did? Animals are not props or decorations. I hope you have a fulfilling relationship with the dog you finally adopt. Good luck.
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I have bought puppies from both with success. The stores are generally much higher than from an individual. When buying from a private person, just make sure they produce the papers on the mother and father of said puppy(s). And, their name, address and phone no. Be careful of puppies that are in-bred. you will have nothing but future trouble.
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I know this has already been said, but again for emphasis! Pet stores often sell puppies that come from puppy mills. Not only do these places treat dogs very inhumanely, the dogs often have many health issues. There are so many deserving dogs in shelters waiting for forever homes. Petfinders is a good website for rescue dogs. It is good to do some research on breeds as well to ensure you are getting a dog that matches your lifestyle. I'm partial to mutts!Good luck with your new puppy - dogs are such a great addition to the family!
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rescues are the best bet. Ones that specialize in a certain breed are more likely to take care of the puppies and its more likely they'll be healthy too. Pet stores are bad so are the adds look for a breeder, one that will let you come see the ;'facilities' where they breed and raise the puppies. Some are just puppy mills then you get a in bred sickly puppy. So watch out
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neither one of those r the best from what i've seen or heard about...find u reputible breeder & get to know the pups & play with them...steer clear of any pups that look sickly...or doesn't show any interest in checking u out, when u call them to u...bring a small ball with u & while u r visiting the pups...roll the ball to see how the pup responds...or if they respond at all....sanitize ur hands before picking puppy up...watch how puppy reacts when u talk baby talk to them...look for a good response. look in puppies ears for ear mites...if the ears r black inside with what looks like dirt...also look at the tail at the body & go against the fur...do u see little spots that look like pepper...if so that is poop from fleas...this way u'll know what u might need to do if puppy has any issues...look at the mom n dad of pups....do they look in good health or kinda run down...is the enviroment in which the puppy resides clean ? If the breeder won't let u go to the area where pups sleep & eat...this is a red flag too... dichihuahua
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Caring people would never sell their puppies to a petstore. They would want to check out the suitability of new owners. Petstores are just that - "STORES", they are there to make money. Reputable, caring breeders won't make money selling their dogs. The money you give to them will be to cover their costs of stud fee, health tests, vaccinations, vet fees, etc. Don't buy from stores, you are just encouraging uncaring people to breed their dogs for money.
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Petstores often get their supplies from puppy farms, where animals are kept in appalling conditions, and where the survivors tend to be weak, psychologically disturbed and prone to disease. It is best to get an animal from a reputable breeder or from a shelter.
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A few folks have answered that pet stores "often" get their puppies from puppy mills. Listen to me... pet stores ONLY get their dogs from puppy mills. The fact is that no reputable breeder will EVER EVER EVER provide their dogs to a pet store. EVER. Never buy a puppy from a pet store. Check out Best Friends' "Puppies Aren't Products" campaign for more information.
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