Are you a puppy-lover and thinking of keeping one? If yes,
then you are in the right place because we have got all your doubts and
questions cleared right here. Choosing a puppy might seems easy, but there are
a few things that one must consider before keeping a puppy.

1.  Which breed of dog should I get?

This is one of the most important questions to focus on while
choosing a puppy. Knowing the breed of a dog can help you predict and
understand the behaviour of the puppy. It also helps you recognize what is
normal for a dog and when something may be wrong.

If there are children, or if you have visitors to the home,
you’ll especially want a friendly dog. When thinking about which breed of dog
you would like, make sure you research any health problems associated with the
breed and the typical lifespan. Some breeds of dogs tend to many
genetic health problems and consequently have a shorter average
lifespan.  

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2. Meet the puppy’s parents 

Meeting the parents will let you see their temperament which
will give you an idea of how your puppy may behave in later life. If the
mother is in poor health the puppies may not be getting enough milk and this
will, in turn, affect their health and ability to fight off any disease.

3. See how the puppies are being raised

Puppies need to be socialized from a very early age to
things they are going to encounter as they grow up. Although you will need to
continue socialization once you bring the puppy home, it must begin at the home
of the breeder. Young puppies should already be getting used to household
sights and sounds – which can’t happen if they are in a cage at a puppy mill.

4. Avoid being conned

Most importantly, if you are allowed to see the puppies
before they are old enough to leave the mother you will be less likely to be conned
by someone obtaining puppies from undesirable “puppy farms”.

Do not believe all that you see on fancy websites or free
advertising sites. If the puppy is being offered at a low cost or they offer to
bring the puppy to you, usually for a small fee, alarm bells should ring. If
they have to get rid of the puppy due to their child being allergic to it,
alarm bells should ring.