There is always a plentiful supply of Puppies for sale online. But the surge in online classified sites has coincided with an increase in the number of unscrupulous puppy dealers and puppy breeders. This has made it difficult for prospective buyers to identify a trustworthy dog dealer from a puppy dealer. The main reason for this is that puppy breeders are less concerned about making a profit than in selling a puppy to someone who will take care of it for the rest of its life. They have more time to concentrate on researching and producing the ideal puppy. While there is nothing wrong with buying a puppy from a pet store or a private dealer, buyers should always opt for buying from reputable breeders and puppy breeders.
One of the problems facing dog breeders and puppy mills is that they often sell more than one strain of a particular breed. When a buyer wants to buy Puppies, he has to be aware of the various breeds in demand and the relative prices. Buyers should be prepared to spend some time going through a list of litters and identifying the most common strain among them. An ideal breeder would also be willing to go through the breeders’ list and provide information about each strain. A puppy mill that deals with just one or two breeds is certainly not a reliable source.
Another tip for distinguishing legitimate breeders and scammers is to check the picture or photo posted on Instagram by the breeder. A breeder who uses his/her personal Instagram page to post pictures of the Puppies for sale should be very careful. Scammers are always trying to attract more customers. A puppy mill on Instagram is probably a scam. The breeder may use the Instagram page to post promotional messages such as “buy now”, “raises $3000 within first 24 hours” and so on. These messages are clear indications that the owner of the account is selling Puppies for profit.
Before buying a puppy from an online broker, ask the breeder to send you the Microchip and other vital documents. The Microchip contains prescription that helps a vet identify the dog in case it has been injured or sick before it is bought. It helps prevent a lot of trouble in the future. A breeder who does not microchip his Puppies should be suspicious. Besides, microchips are not free and a breeder should definitely charge for the service.
A good and reliable source for purchasing a new pet is a specialized dog breeding website. These websites contain a huge database of different breeds and a breeder can choose from these lists. The website will also help the potential owner make his choice based on the breed characteristics. The temperament of the puppy will also be given by the website and this aspect will be useful when the dog is sold.
After buying Puppies, the new owner should ensure that they are immunized. Puppies may have to be wormed or given heartworm medication before they are sent home with the family. Before buying a puppy, one should never buy without papers. Pets must be registered by the relevant authorities in order to control over breeding. These papers are also available on the Internet and one should make sure that they are complete and up to date. This ensures that the animal will be classified as legal and proper.
