where should i get a purebred dog?

Question

dont rant on me about not going to a pound, shelter, rescue- im humane and loving it's just that i've had absolutely lovely experiences with purebreds, sorry!

in mid june of '07 we are looking to get a papillon (don't convince me to change my mind about the breed please).

anyway; we have a purebred golden which we kinda sorta got from a backyard breeder; where can we get a purebred papillon besides a place like that ?!

we want one that is as young as we can legally buy it

Answer 1

1) Avoid pet stores, reputable breeders care where their dogs end up, and an "AKC" registration doesn't mean quality.

2) There are purebred rescues for almost every breed, places like (http://www.papillonclub.org/rescue/). Do a few searches and you'll probably find one in your state or area of the country. Either these purebreed dogs have been abandoned or have had to be given up for one reason or another, but there are often dogs of a variety of ages at such places in need of homes.

3) Buy a dog magazine, like Dog Fancy, and check out all the Breeder ads in the back. Lots of dog breeding kennels will have websites, will have pictures of the parents and will list any awards that have been won. These pages will probably also list other kennels you can check out as well. Kennels should also list what qualities they are breeding for.

4) Be suspicious of ads in newspapers and magazines that advertise several breeds of dogs at one place. Most reputable breeders specialize in only one breed, as showing and breeding dogs takes a lot of time, and the whole purpose is to try and better the breed, not make loads of cash off the current popular dogs.

If you visit a breeder, or talk to them over the phone, they should be interested in you! What kind of house you have, what kind of dog experience you have, what other kinds of pets you have etc.. A breeder whould be interested in finding the best possible home for their dog- not just selling as many dogs as possible.

And you should be interested in the breeder, if they are local breeders and you can visit them, will they let you see the parents, will they let you see where all the dogs are kept? Have the puppies been socialized with children or other animals? What about vet visits? Does this breed have any common genetic diseases (hip dysplasia etc..), and if so, the breeder should provide proof of testing that shows their breeding stock is free of those problems.

Also, a breeder should be upfront about dog quality. Do you want a show quality dog, and if so, will the breeder grant you "breeding rights"? This really only applies if you plan on showing and breeding the dog. Some dogs are "pet quality" and the breeder should specify that the animal is to be neutered/spayed. Keep in mind that "pet quality" doesn't mean that the dog is defective, just that they may not meet breed confirmation standards (legs not totally straight, muzzle too long or short, not the right coloration or other trivial appearence issues that should have no bearing on the overall health of the dog)

Good luck- finding a dog that's right for you can be a challenge.

Answer 2

Right now the designer dogs are popular. People want teeny tiny dogs to put in their purse or dog that are hypoallergenic o just their two favorite breeds meshed together. Just like when ever there is a demand for things, people higher there prices and overproduce. The people who are getting these "designer dogs" don't know any better than to spend $2,000 on one. Maybe that's the reason! The people who are buying "designer dogs" know hardly anything about the dog business and are more prone to spending a whole lot of money for a mutt. They probably think with the fancy bow and background, these MUST be good breeders or a good pet shop to get a puppy from. People going to buy a pure breed dog may know that without papers, the dog can't be worth as much so they have a little more knowledge than the people looking to purchase a designer dog.

Answer 3

Get your dog directly from a breeder. Dogs from pet shops cost twice as much and may be from a puppy mill. Visit several different breeders to check out how they run thier operation. If they won't give you a tour or show you the facility it might be a puppy mill.If you have no experience in this call your vet and tell him what you saw at the breeder when you visited. He will be able to tell you if it was a good operation.
When I bought my Beagle I visited the breeder and they took me on a tour. You had to wash your hands before touching the puppies. Each litter was in thier own heated box. I visited at 6 weeks, picked out a puppy and called my vet when I got home to tell him what I saw there. This was my first purebred dog. I picked up my puppy 2 weeks later. The breeder should be AKC regestered. It's up to you whether you want to regester your dog. I didn't because I had her spayed. If you plan on mating the dog you would probably want to regester it.

Hopes this helps.

Answer 4

a Reputable Breeder never a pet store the key to finding a good breeder is knowing what your looking for research pedigrees dont buy a dog just because its purebred that dosent mean there is any level of quality find out the better bloodlines within your breed and find dogs with those bloodlines and the best way to determine a good bloodline would be to find one that produces lots of champions thats about the only way to get a well bred dog and like i said just cause its purebred dose not make it well bred

Answer 5

a responsible breeder who knows what he/she is doing and is working towards the betterment of that specific breed. Avoid pet stores, news paper ads, backyard breeders. Read a book on Papillons to know what to look for. Reading a book on your breed is also beneficial as you know the special needs of your new pooch!

Answer 6

go to a breeder not a pet store! Breeders help ensure much higher quality dogs. Papillons are fantastic dogs!

Answer 7

Find dog shows near you and talk to the people showing the breed you're interested in. I'm sure they will be most helpful pointing you in the direction of a reputable breeder. That's how I got my wife her Yorkie. Or ask at your local SPCA/Humane Society or other breed kennels in your area. HTH

Answer 8

If you are in America, go to the AKC web site and search by breed for breeders in your area. Other countries have their own equivalent organizations and all are good places to seek out reputable breeders. Happy pup hunting.

Answer 9

Visit the AKC web sight they have a breeder referal list. Never get off of the internet or pet store

Answer 10

There are many purebreds in shelters. Not just mutts. Have you checked www.petfinder.com yet? You never know if there's one in your area.