FINDING A GOOD BREEDER
By Nicole Mackie

Once you have decided which breed and gender of dog you want, the next step is to find a good reputable breeder. This can be a very daunting task as there are so many breed clubs, pet stores, newspaper advertisements, magazines, on-line web sites, puppy outlets, traders and many more places which all sell cute puppies. Once we have seen a puppy for sale it is hard to say no and often end up purchasing a puppy that causes us heartache later on due to health or behaviour problems.

RESEARCH
Knowing the breed you are looking for, it is wise to research and read all you can about the breed first, so you know if that breed type will suit your home environment.