Getting a Puppy

Is this the time for a puppy in your family?
How to select a breed - Is the PWD right for you?
- Grooming needs
- Training/exercise needs
Where should you get your puppy?
- Commercial kennel
  What is a puppy mill?
- Pet store
  Where do the puppies come from?
- Hobby breeder
  - How to find a breeder
    - Newspaper
    - Magazines
    - Web
    - Breed club
What to expect from a good breeder
- Are you talking to a responsible breeder?
- Method of puppy placement
- Health testing
  - What a buyer should know
    - Orthopedic
    - Cardio
    - Hair Loss
    - Addison's Disease
    - GM-1 Storage Disease
    - Eye Conditions
    - Gastrointestinal

Last Edited: September 1, 2009