Read About Dog Breeders Australia

Dog Breeders Australia are more than happy to help you choose the right dog for your home and your lifestyle. Here's everything you need to know about these breeders.

Dog Breeders Australia - Breeder Facts

1. Professional Affiliations:

   The Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) is the main organization dedicated to promoting pure-bred dogs and their breeders in Australia. Additionally, each state or territory has its own controlling body.

2. Why Use a Breeder:

   By purchasing from a breeder, you are assured of a better quality dog, and a more reasonable price.

3. How to Find:

   A good place to start searching for a breeder is the Australian National Kennel Council. If you know the specific breed you are interested in, you can search on the Internet, as most breeds have their own ANKC-sanctioned organizations. You can also talk to a veterinarian, or go to a dog show.

4. What to Expect:

   Going to a breeder is not as simple a matter as you may think. A good breeder will usually have you fill out an application for a pet, and will have several questions for you to answer. They are going to want to know where you live, how you live, what you want the pet for, what your family is like, if you have other pets, and how you are likely to treat your pet. Only when you pass their approval will you be allowed to adopt a pet.

5. Breeder's Surroundings:

   First impressions are very important when you visit the breeder. Make sure that the pets are kept in warm, dry, clean areas and are allowed ample room to romp and play. Also, watch how the breeder interacts personally with the pets.

Dog Breeders Australia - Newborn Facts

1. Average Number of Newborns Delivered at Birth:

   This can vary depending on the breed, size and maturity of the dog. Most dogs' average litter size is 3-10 pups.

2. Age To Be Sold:

   Depending on the breed, a puppy should not be sold until it is at least 10-12 weeks old.

3. What to Look For in a Newborn:

   Regardless of breed, a puppy should have bright eyes, a healthy coat, a feeling of "heft" to its body, and no visible signs of intestinal problems or parasites.

4. Registry:

   The puppy you purchase should be ANKC registered in the appropriate breed group.

5. ANKC Recognized Characteristics:

   The Australian National Kennel Club has breed standards for each breed of recognized dog.

6. Expense to Purchase Newborn:

   A registered puppy will be much more reasonably-priced if you purchase from a breeder, instead of a pet store. The price will vary depending on the breed of dog you choose.

7. Dam and Sire Information of your Newborn:

   You should be able to meet the litter's parents. They should be able to present ANKC papers and prove health and genetics.

Dog Breeders Australia - Breeder Concerns

1. Breeder Reputation:

   Many unethical breeders breed dogs purely for profit, without regard to temperament or health issues. A good breeder will give you contact names of other people who have purchased dogs from them in the past so that you will be able to research the breeder's reputation.

2. Pet Health:

   Each breed will have its own set of health issues common to the breed.

3. Assurances:

   All reputable dog breeders in Australia will provide you with a guarantee but be sure to get copies of all vet visits and records of inoculations.