Read About Houston Dog Breeders

Houston Dog Breeders can be found by searching online, in your newspaper or by searching in your directory or yellow pages. Make sure you get references before buying a dog from the breeder. Here's everything you need to know about these breeders.

Houston Dog Breeders - Breeder Facts

1. Professional Affiliations:

   AKC has parent clubs for every breed that it recognizes. For example, the Bulldog Club of America is the parent club for Bulldogs and the National Beagle Club is the parent club for Beagle dogs.

2. Why Use a Breeder:

   A breeder will breed healthy dogs and will take good care of them. Breeders will also give guarantee for the dog's health.

3. How to Find:

   You can find good breeders by enquiring at your nearest kennel club or your vet can recommend some good breeders. You can even search in the Houston directory to find some breeders. Searching online will give you many results.

4. What to Expect:

   A concerned breeder will give you the dog only when he is sure you can take good care of the dog. For this, he will ask many details about your lifestyle, your children, previous dogs you had and the way you are going to take care of the dog. He might even ask you to sign contracts on spaying or neutering the dog.

5. Breeder's Surroundings:

   The breeder should have a clean and dry place for the dogs. The dogs should have enough open space to move around freely. Observe how the breeder interacts with the dogs.

Houston Dog Breeders - Newborn Facts

1. Average Number of Newborns Delivered at Birth:

   The litter size of dogs varies with different breeds. Usually the litter size of most dogs is around 4 to 6 puppies.

2. Age To Be Sold:

   Puppies around 8 weeks old are ideal for adoption.

3. What to Look For in a Newborn:

   The puppy should not be too aggressive and shy. Look for puppies with bright and alert eyes. The puppy should feel comfortable and should let you handle him.

4. Registry:

   The puppies should be registered with AKC in any of the seven groups.

5. AKC Recognized Characteristics:

   AKC has breed standards for every breed and the dogs should be according to the breed standard. Any deviation from the breed standard in terms of appearance and temperament will result in disqualifications in the show ring.

6. Expense to Purchase Newborn:

   The price of puppies varies with every breed. The price can range from $350 to $2000. Show quality dogs are usually costlier than pet quality dogs.

7. Dam and Sire Information of your Newborn:

   Make sure you get to see the parents of the puppy. They should have proper medical certificates and should be free from any hereditary and genetic diseases.

Houston Dog Breeders - Breeder Concerns

1. Breeder Reputation:

   The breeder you buy the dog from should be affiliated to a kennel club of the concerned breed. He should have good references.

2. Pet Health:

   Dogs are prone to many diseases. Make sure the puppy is properly checked by a vet before you buy it.

3. Assurances:

   Good Houston dog breeders will give you a guarantee for the dog's health.