Making the
decision about buying your Shar Pei puppy is undoubtedly exciting and thrilling,
but you most likely have a great deal of questions about where you will get your
puppy from. You have probably heard about Shar Pei breeders and their reputations,
both good and bad.
The decision about where to purchase your puppy from
is yours alone to make, and only you can decide which Shar Pei breeders will suit
your needs for your situation and your puppy. The following information will help
you understand the puppy purchasing process and give you tips on selecting the
perfect Shar Pei breeder for you and your new furry friend.
The Breeding
Process
Typically when the process starts, a person contacts a breeder,
fills out some paperwork and visits the breeder at some point so that the breeder
can decide whether or not the proposed owner is fit for the dog. This may include
interaction with the puppies, questions about living conditions or other information
that may apply to each individual situation.
Once the breeder decides you
are fit to take the dog, the purchasing and collection of the puppy begins. This
process can take over a year, so the events should be well planned out, and someone
buying a puppy from a breeder should not expect to take their puppy home immediately.
Shar Pei puppies come a dime a dozen and so do Shar Pei breeders, but they
aren’t all wonderful. Sometimes, Shar Pei breeders are in the business for the
wrong reasons, and end up raising puppies and selling them without taking much
care for them, and you could end up with a puppy that has health problems, behavioral
problems or other issues that can’t be worked out.
Hastily purchasing a
dog because you don’t want to do the footwork will only lead to future frustration
and regret. The following information should help you recognize what to look for
in a quality Shar Pei breeder, and how to go about obtaining the information so
you can make the best decision for you.
Getting the Best Breeder
How
will you know when you get the best breeder? What steps can you take to assure
that you get a quality Shar Pei? Unfortunately there is no licensing or government
guidance for dog breeders, anyone can do it, which means for every quality breeder,
there are at least one other breeder that is less than acceptable. It’s all a
matter of trial and error and hoping you find a breeder that suits your needs.
Quality Shar Pei breeders have certain characteristics that you may wish
to look for while on your search. For example, good breeders have waiting lists.
This means that several people are waiting to receive puppies from them, and you
may or may not get in on the litter that is currently being awaited.
Good
breeders will not release puppies before they are ready to leave their mother,
usually between eight and ten weeks of age, as those that do are most likely trying
to make a profit. If you see a breeder selling a puppy for an extremely cheap
price, it is best to stay away, as they may not be purebred or they may have health
problems that are undisclosed.
Word of mouth is the best way to find a
quality breeder, as those who gloat tend to be of less quality. After reading
this information, you should begin to read up on your Shar
Pei puppies while you await their arrival.
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