The number of puppy sales has rapidly increased in recent years because of the increasing number of prospective dog owners and breeders. They look for puppy sales where purebred dogs are available at reasonable prices. However, you must keep several things in mind. There are some breeders who are not completely honest about their puppies. These breeders may falsely advertise their puppies as purebred dogs. In reality, they may not be purebred puppies.
If owners at puppy sales advertise their dogs as purebreds, they should be able to present the appropriate papers. Purebred dogs must be registered as purebreds. A purebred dog in Canada must be registered with the Canadian Kennel Club. Several puppy mills, as they are called, pretend to register their dogs over the Internet. This allows them to obtain fake registration papers. Dogs registered with the Canadian Kennel Club are checked to make sure that they are 100 percent purebred dogs.
Prospective dog buyers are often uninformed about puppy sales. All too often, they visit any sale where they think they can get a dog. Puppy mills have been defined by the Canadian Kennel Club as substandard breeding operations. If you are going to a dog breeder who has advertised the puppies he has for sale, consider whether it is a genuine operation. Verify that you are really getting a good dog from a breeder who keeps a clean environment and is also interested in you as the new owner.
Every dog breeding operation needs to be registered. Breeding organizations have to be approved by the state or province in order to operate. Therefore, when you walk into the office, look out for a certificate of authenticity displayed somewhere. While looking at dogs, check on other aspects like hygiene. This should give you an idea of how well the animals are treated. If you have any reservations about the functioning of the operation look elsewhere and report them to local authorities.
If you are looking for a legitimate puppy sale, contact your local animal shelter. These puppies have been taken off the streets. They need someone to take them home and care for them. If you do not want to get an older dog, contact your local animal hospital or veterinary center. They may be able to direct you. They may have information on legitimate puppy sales held by genuine breeders who won't rip you off.
