I live in the Hutchinson Area, but would go anywhere in kansas or kansas city MO. I would also be fine with a rescue dog. I would prefer a rescue dog over a dog beeder. But either would be fine.
2007-06-05 07:09:47 · 4 answers · asked by Megan 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
www.petfinder.com, or 'google' to find a breed club in the area of whatever breed you fancy. They can refer you to a breeder that follows their 'rules'.
2007-06-05 07:12:57 · answer #1 · answered by magy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a breeder, first decide which breed you'd like and then get a referal from the breed parent club which you'll be able to find at www.akc.org.
For rescue, search by breed and location at www.petfinder.com
Be very careful when looking for a breeder in that area. Many are puppymills.
Here are some suggested questions one can use to determine if a breeder is truly responsible:
1. Is she an AKC registered breeder of good standing and an active member of her breed Parent Club?
2. Are there AKC Champions listed on the pedigree, showing that the breeder spends her time & money to prove the quality of her breeding stock through competition?
3. Are all the animals kept in clean, comfortable, healthy, loving circumstances?
4. Did the breeder conduct extensive interviews with you and every member of your family?
5. Have the sire & dam received all available health clearances, (eg. OFA Hip & Eye, Thyroid testing, THESE VARY FOR EACH BREED)
6. Is she willing to honestly discuss any possible genetic defects that may exist in her line?
7. Does she have a Sales Contract?
8. Does the contract contain a clause stipulating that you spay or neuter the puppy before it reaches a certain
age?
9. Does the contract contain a clause stating that if at any time in the puppy's life, you can no longer care for it, it must be returned to the breeder? (This ensures that no animal bred by this breeder will ever end up in a shelter).
10. Will the breeder maintain contact with you for the life of the puppy to answer questions and help in general?
2007-06-05 14:23:23 · answer #2 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check online www.animalshelters.com
www.lifedill.com
you may fined something
2007-06-05 14:14:17 · answer #3 · answered by KATY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
petfiner is great and also puppyfind.com
2007-06-05 14:14:31 · answer #4 · answered by kingsley 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋