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Things to Know about Pugs

Buying your first puppy can be a daunting task, but we can help you decide. We’ve added some common questions to ask when choosing the right puppy and breeder. Internet fraud is on the rise, so we have also included some tips to help protect yourself when buying online. Arm yourself with information and buy with confidence!
Questions to ask yourself before choosing a puppy:
1. What kind of lifestyle does this breed require?
2. What personality traits should I be informed about?
3. What grooming requirements are there with this breed?
4. What type of exercise does this breed require?
5. Are there any common health problems associated with this breed?
6. Can I meet the puppy’s mother and father?
7. If one of the parents is not available, does the Breeder have pictures available of the parent?
8. May I see / visit where the puppies are raised?
9. How many litters do you have per year?
10. What happens to your retired breeding dogs?
11. How many different breeds do you breed?
12. What is the average lifespan of the dogs?
13. What type of food do you feed your dogs?
14. At what age can the puppy go to it’s new home?
15. What guarantees do you offer with your puppies?
16. If, for any reason, I am unable to keep the puppy, what is your policy?
Most breeders are more than happy to answer questions related to the purchase of one of their puppies and will be just as concerned about the type of person/household they are releasing one of their puppies to. Remember: It is up to both the Buyer and the Breeder to be comfortable with one another and to ensure that the puppy has been and will be treated properly.

How to protect yourself when buying online:
1. Email may be the initial form of contact when locating a Breeder online. This should not be the only form of contact. Once you have your initial questions answered and feel you want to move forward with a purchase of the puppy, ask for a phone number to talk to the Breeder. If they refuse to give a phone number or they state that their phone is out of service, walk away from the sale.
2. Avoid sending money through Western Union. There is no way to protect the funds in case a problem with fraud arises.
3. Know the location of the breeder. If they ask you to send money to another country, or even a different state than the one shown on the listings, do not think of buying from them.
4. Consider using Paypal or an escrow service when purchasing a puppy.
5. ask the Breeder to send additional pictures of the puppy you are interested in. Require a specific item to be in the photo, like a soda can or your name on a piece of paper. If they refuse to send additional pictures or state their camera is broken and are unable to send additional pictures, discontinue the sale.
6. Once you have determined that the Breeder you have chosen has the puppy you want, ensure that you have a clearly defined contract prior to the purchase of the dog. The contract should specifically state what dog you are going to receive, what registration, if any, you will receive and the timeframe to receive the registration papers, what type of health guarantee comes with the dog and what is the process of reimbursement and/or return if the dog is sick, etc. Most contracts will state that you need to have the pup seen by a vet within a specific timeframe. A clearly defined, signed, contract will protect both the Buyer and the Breeder and will avoid any problems that could arise from miscommunication. If you or the Breeder make an agreement that is not included within the contract, get it in writing.

3 Comments to Things to Know about Pugs

pets blog
July 14, 2010

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September 28, 2010

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August 25, 2011

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