How to choose a puppy?

Dogs are different, but the choice of the puppy always has the basic rules applied to all breeds.

How to choose the right puppy?

Let's consider some tips how to choose a good puppy, then you do not have to "rejoice" in surprises:

  1. Wait time to choose a healthy puppy, as this will give a more realistic picture of the animal's health. For any breed this period of time is equal to 45 days. Why so much? It is better to choose a puppy from the litter after 45 days, since at that time the completeness of the teeth is already clearly visible, it is possible to probe the testes in large breeds. It's enough to observe the animal a little, in order to predict its character, to identify some vices. The best age for purchasing a puppy is 2 months.
  2. To choose a puppy, properly consider it for a brand or chip. This applies to commercial breeds, where very few puppies are born. Unfair breeders can simply slip the puppy out of another litter to sell the animal with a less quality pedigree.
  3. How to choose a healthy puppy? Breeder must sell you a puppy card before sale. There should be indicated the following: a puppy's metric, a veterinary passport with all vaccinations, be sure to check the dates of the vermin. Even the slightest doubt - the reason to call the club, where the litter was active and find out everything in detail. You need to do this before buying.
  4. To properly choose a puppy, ask about his parents from the breeder. Pedigrees of parents, their diplomas will help to make sure the correctness of the choice. In addition, you can ask about weighing the animal. Many breeders daily weigh pups up to 30 days of age. This shows the process of growth of the animal.
  5. Do not hesitate to properly consider the puppy, as choosing the best is not so easy. Pay attention to the ears and their purity, mucous, eyes, presence or absence of inguinal and umbilical hernia. If there is an unpleasant smell from the ears, pus in the eyes, too hysterical cries of the animal, all this is an occasion to doubt the health of the puppy.
  6. If you decide to purchase a non-vaccinated or not fully vaccinated puppy, be sure to follow the safety precautions. Never carry it outside even on your hands, just for a trip to vaccination. After returning from the street, always wash your hands before taking the animal in your arms. Never walk in the street shoes around the apartment, you can bring an infection on the sole, which can be very dangerous for a non-vaccinated puppy.