Buying a puppy/dog from another country?

Question

First let's mention that I WILL go get the puppy/dog when the time comes, which could be years in the future. I plan to do this for show one day, and I am fairly aware that it will be a fair investment *in the sense of my wallet will be badly bruised* but I don't really know how much it would cost in the end, and I'd like to at least know how much money I need saved up. For this, considering the time between now and when I'll even be ready, thousands shouldn't be a huge issue.

Specifically what I want to at least show *need to get into that, though. attending my first next month i think* is a phalene papillon, and I haven't found any breeders adopting out with full registrasion in the US. As far as I know, to compete in conformation the dog needs to be intact. Breeding's not at the top of my mind, not by any means, but one day it may be nice. Years to go, experience needed.

I'd like as MUCH information about this as you can offer. Keep in mind, it's going to be at least two years

Answer 1

If you want a good quality phalene to show, you may have to co-own with the breeder.

It's easier here in Canada, because we can still show dogs that have non-breeding registration. This way we can sell to newcomers that want to show without having to worry about selling them a dog with open registration.

BUT, the AKC will not register a Canadian dog with NB registration, the NB must be lifted first, so it wouldn't do you any good to buy a Canadian dog.

Answer 2

This depends on:

The Breed
Pedigree
Gender
Age
Whether the dog will be neutered or not
The Country
The breeder
The travel costs for you and a dog (the way things are currently this is almost impossible to predict, but I would bet airfare is going up considerably)

There are too many variables to say for sure. You need to do more specific research on exactly what you want, as it would cost now, and allow for that to double. Then I'd say you're safe.

Also, you can try to find a breeder now, let them know you're thinking way down the road, most breeders will appreciate that you're planning so far in advance, and you'll be able to develop a real relationship with them. Having all this time is actually a huge advantage to you. Take time and find the breeder that is right for you, and keep tabs on costs as they go up, adjust your savings plan accordingly.

Answer 3

Find a breeder in the US to work with. Explain that you are wanting to in the future get a pup that you will be able to show with. This will let the breeder know what quality pup you are looking for. They are more open to giving full registration to someone who will show the dog. YOu may have to work at first with a co-owner and have the breeder as a co-owner on the dog.
Find a breeder you like and can work with that is the most important thing to do.
Many dogs bred in other countrys can not be shown in the US or registered with AKC so be carfeul about what you buy and how it can be registered.

Answer 4

Be VERY careful when buying a dog over the internet and especially, from another country. There are so many scams involving animals like you wouldn't believe. I would never buy one unless I could see it first hand and meet the breeders. Be careful!