Chars Dogs and Dog Info

As everyone knows, I am all for adopting a new dog from either a shelter or a rescue group. I feel that should be the first choice in obtaining a new dog for your household. However, if you are bent on getting a specific breed and want to go to a breeder, there are some warnings that should alert you to a puppy mill and not a reputable breeder. 

When you visit with the breeder, here are some red alerts you should look for:

1. The breeder will not give you references.
2. The breeder has puppies that have not seen a vet.
3. The breeder won’t let you see the breeding facility.
4. The breeder doesn’t socialize the puppies with other puppies. 
5. The breeder facility smells badly or does not look clean. 
6. The breeder breeds more than one specific breed of dog.
7. The breeder won’t give you any type of guarantee. 
8. The breeder won’t let you see the puppy’s mom or dad.

If you find any of the above mentioned items or the place looks a puppy mill, stay away!

All of my five dogs, but one, was adopted from shelters or rescue groups. The one puppy that I got from a breeder was Rocky and the breeder he came from was thoroughly checked out before I got him. I did look at the regional shelters and rescues for a miniature schnauzer, but was unable to find one. That is when I decided to go to a breeder. There are some very reputable breeders out there. You just need to find them. 

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