| Your goal to find a dog should be to obtain a | | | | Pet Store Disadvantageso All of the above are |
| healthy, well socialized, active temperamentally | | | | also disadvantages.o Also, usually in a pet store |
| sound puppy or dog with a good start on life. If | | | | you are not dealing with a breeder, possibly a |
| you take the time to seek out a reputable | | | | teenager behind the counter. |
| breeder, pet store, shelter or rescue group your | | | | Animal Shelter Advantageso You can save a dog |
| chances of finding a dog with the characteristics | | | | or cats lifeo Some people are not interested in |
| above increases by 50%. | | | | dealing with raising a puppy, because of behavior |
| Here are the Advantages and Disadvantages of all | | | | or house training. An Animal Shelter allows you to |
| three. | | | | adopt an older dog.o The physical appearance of |
| Breeders Advantageso You'll often receive a | | | | an older dog and any behavior problems will |
| healthy, well socialized breed with a good start on | | | | already be established. In others words, what you |
| life. If the breeder has been breeding for some | | | | see is what you get an older dog. |
| time, they know what they are doing.o The | | | | Animal Shelter Disadvantageso The animal may |
| breeder will include a contract with a health | | | | have been well taken care of (shots etc) or |
| guarantee.o Most of the time the breeders will | | | | abused or/ and neglected before it arrived at the |
| have the mother and father on site for you to | | | | shelter.o You may wind up with a pet that has |
| see.o Sometimes the breeder will even have a | | | | behavioral or physical problems that you did not |
| history of past generations. | | | | expect. |
| Breeders Disadvantageso It can take some time | | | | Breed or Rescue Groups Advantageso The |
| and work to find a reputable breeder. (see my | | | | Rescue group advantages are the same for the |
| next report on 9 questions to ask a breeder)o | | | | Animal Shelter, plus it can be a great opportunity |
| Purebreds are more expensiveo The breeder | | | | to own a retired champion. I know several people |
| may only breed at certain times of the year. You | | | | who have adopted greyhounds, and love them.o |
| may be ready for a pet, when the breeder | | | | Many animals that have been rescued have had |
| doesn't have any. Sometimes the breeder will | | | | basic training. |
| take orders for animals that are not even born | | | | Breed or Rescue Group Disadvantageso Rescue |
| yet. Putting you on a waiting list. | | | | animals may be a great distance away from your |
| Pet Store Advantageso You can often find | | | | home and possibly prove an unsuitable match |
| animals with unusual physical characteristics for a | | | | after you bring them home.o The screening |
| specific breed.o You don't need to do any | | | | process for getting a rescued animal is sometimes |
| groundwork.o It is very convenient for an impulse | | | | very strict. |
| buy. Although I do not recommend impulse buying. | | | | Wherever you decide to find your dog always |
| I think you should research what type of animal | | | | remember that a dog can be a valuable and |
| you want before purchase.o I have found that | | | | beloved member of your household. If you give it |
| sometimes in a pet store if one animal gets sick | | | | the time and care it needs it will give that love |
| many of the other ones do. | | | | back to you 10 fold. |