There are a few different options as to where acquire or get a dog, some of these places are:
- Professional breeders
- Veterinary offices
- Particular households
- Animal shelters
Professional Dog Breeders: This is probably one of the best options as far as getting a dog is concerned. Make sure to ask around about options for breeders and that he or she has all the required paper work and vaccinations etc. Ask if you can see the mother of the puppy you want to acquire as well as it’s siblings to ensure that they are in good health. Purebred breeders usually only offer pure breeds.
Dog Veterinary Offices: This is another option of a place that you can get a dog, but the way the dog is handles and cared for varies depending on the place. There are two types of places that offer their dogs.
- Locals that commercialize sell and buy animals.
- Locals that offer these animals in adoption with the end purpose of acting as an intermediary between the clients that want to give their pure breed puppies up, be it pure breed or mutt, and give them to people who want to acquire them.
Some of the veterinary advantages – that should also be asked for in other places as well are:
- Healthy animals
- Sanitary controls
- Adequate information
- Responsible professionals dealing with the animals
