Sunday, March 21, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
No Puppies in Pet Stores?
Hollywood City Council votes to ban most puppy, kitten sales in pet stores
I am a bit torn on this one. I abhor puppies from puppy mills being sold in pet stores and I preach against people shopping for puppies in pet stores non stop, but I also believe in freedom. These nanny-state people do not tend to stop when they get what they want. They usually go after the next level. My wife and I are hobby breeders. We may be next.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Daily Puppy Buying Tip - 11/27/2009
When you go to buy a puppy, take someone with you who can be objective. The puppy seller wants to get you emotionally involved with the puppy. You need someone with you who can be detached and can make a rational decision. Talk to the person away from the seller. Listen to them and let them help you make an objective decision.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Daily Puppy Buying Tip - 11/25/2009
Get a contract in writing before you agree to buy the puppy. The contract should specify what the breeder will do for you if there are health issues with the puppy and how long the guarantee is good.
Return of your money is best, but most breeders want to give you a puppy from a future litter. Also, most breeders will not pay for medical treatments your pup may need. They want you to fall in love with the puppy and then their offer to have you return the puppy for another in the future gets them off the hook as you will refuse to return the puppy.
Return of your money is best, but most breeders want to give you a puppy from a future litter. Also, most breeders will not pay for medical treatments your pup may need. They want you to fall in love with the puppy and then their offer to have you return the puppy for another in the future gets them off the hook as you will refuse to return the puppy.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Daily Puppy Buying Tip - 11/25/2009
See and play with both parents of the puppy before you buy. Puppies are cute. They soon become dogs. Make sure you want the dog he will soon become. His parents are the best indicator.
You cannot do this at a pet store. But that is OK, since there is ABSOLUTELY NO CHANCE that you will be shopping for a puppy at the pet store.
Keep in mind that my advice is mostly related to buying a purebred dog as a puppy. If you are adopting an older dog, the rules are completely different and my tips may or may not apply.
You cannot do this at a pet store. But that is OK, since there is ABSOLUTELY NO CHANCE that you will be shopping for a puppy at the pet store.
Keep in mind that my advice is mostly related to buying a purebred dog as a puppy. If you are adopting an older dog, the rules are completely different and my tips may or may not apply.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Bubble's New Pups - Born 10/26/09
Two boys (pictured together) and one little girl (pictured alone).
Daily Puppy Buying Tip - 11/22/2009
Never, ever, ever buy a puppy from a pet store. Pet stores are a key part of the puppy mill industry.
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