Why Purchase Puppies From a Reputable Breeder?

There are numerous reasons to purchase a well-bred purebred dog from a reputable breeder. Of course, the first is predictability.

Predictability

You'll know whether you're getting a breed that represents what you want in a dog, rather than a cute black german shepherd puppy for sale who may grow up to be something other than what you expected in terms of size, temperament, appearance, or a variety of other factors. Unpredictability applies to "designer dogs" as well; they may combine the worst, rather than the best, characteristics of the two breeds involved.

Breeding standards

When deciding where to buy a puppy, the term "breeder" is insufficient. The term "breeder" simply refers to the owner of a female dog who has given birth to a litter of puppies. If this person isn't knowledgeable about the breed, isn't familiar with the breed standard, and isn't working to produce dogs that look like the standard while also being physically and mentally sound, the results could be unpredictable—or worse.

Ethical reasons

Irresponsible breeders will accept any buyer with a check or credit card. Ethical breeders screen new homes (as a potential new owner, expect a lot of questions), serve as knowledgeable mentors after you take your dark sable german shepherd puppies home, and are always willing to return or re-home any dog they produced. In other words, they are deeply concerned.

Because ethical breeders spend a significant amount of time socializing, caring for, and observing their puppies, they will be able to recommend the puppy that is most likely to fit into your life. In my breed, the Shih Tzu, the breeder will usually not let you take your puppy home until he is 12 weeks old, ensuring that he is old enough to adjust well. They will tell you what you need to buy before bringing your puppy home, will have begun his paper training, will have his health checked, and will have begun to accustom him to having his nails cut, feet trimmed, and coat brushed. All of this helps your puppy get off to the best start possible.

Well trained

Some people genuinely enjoy raising german shepherd puppies for sale in ky, while others would prefer not to deal with housebreaking, crate training, chewing, teething, and all of the other responsibilities that come with the territory. If you prefer an older dog, a breeder may have a retired show dog who would love to spend the rest of his or her life as a pampered-only pet, or she may be able to refer you to a reputable breed-rescue organization that knows the breed well, has screened its dogs, and can, once again, find you the best dog.

It is critical to recognize that responsible breeders do not contribute to the plight of homeless pets in shelters. In fact, they actively participate in transporting, fostering, and placing rescued dogs and support breed-rescue efforts that help those dogs.

Responsible breeders find good homes for all of their animals and keep track of them after they leave. They take great care in producing healthy, well-adjusted animals that look like the breed and have the correct temperament—for the Shih Tzu, this means calm, friendly, playful, and inquisitive, as well as responding quickly and easily to basic training.