Please help. I have contacted all local animal shelters, online animal shelters,etc. All I want is a female, small ,8 to 10 week old puppy that is not a nervous,barking maniac..any ideas?
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I'm very happy that this question has been brought up...
First and foremost the only way you could find a healthy puppy is by doing your research, by this I mean;
*Research and figure out the right breed for you - what kind of puppy do you want? - laid-back?, doesn't shed much?, active?, big, small? also consider the health issues of the breed you want, always take into consideration that your puppy will be a lifelong companion so you should and always consider the health issues that they may have. These are some of the things you have to consider when you look for that perfect little companion.
* Second - NEVER EVER BUY a puppy from Pet Stores - by doing so you are supporting the Horrible conditions of Puppy Mill dogs, DO a google search on puppy mills and you'll see what I mean.
Remember AN UNHEALTHY PUPPY IS ALSO AS CUTE AS A PROPERLY BRED PUPPY... You might be able to get your money back from pet stores but will you be willing to return something that has captured your heart?
Also, remember that when you return a puppy from a pet store, they are either unmercifully put to sleep because of the condition that they have or sent to the Shelter where their life will hang in the balance - Shelter dogs usually have a time frame, most of them end up being put to rest because nobody wants to adopt them.
* Third - Look for REPUTABLE breeders, by this I mean the breeders who test the pup's Mom %26 Dad - The Major test before breeding consist of OFA - which is a hip dysplasia test - to determine if the dog is a suitable breeding stock. CERF or ACVO - both of this test determines the current condition of the breeding stocks eyes - Eye problems are serious, some dogs tend to go blind as early as 4 years old because an inheritable genetic problem wasn't put into consideration before breeding.
REPUTABLE BREEDERS will do this test to their dogs, although there is no 100% guarantee that any pups will be 100% free of any inheritable genetic problem, doing this test minimizes the chances of having these problems.
The AKC is a good way to find the local Breed Clubs in your area. www.akc.org
* Never be afraid to ask questions to the breeder, such as Testings done to the dogs, Sellers Guarantee - A reputable breeder who is a member of a National Breed Club will most of the time guarantee your puppy for any inheritable genetic problem - for a lifetime or minimum of 5 years.
Hope this helps and Goodluck on your hunt for that perfect lifelong companion.
Have you tried save a pet. They are great non kill org. I got a dog from them 4 yrs ago. He is the greatest thing.
Ive had a lot of luck with driving around my town. Looking for signs of puppies for sale, or getting the word out to friends and friends of friends and people I work with that Im looking to buy a puppy. There's always the newspaper you can put an ad out that you are looking for a puppy, and if someone has a litter they will call you...Or set up an online ad for your area! Good luck!
Please, please, ohhhhh PLEASE hang on until your shelter gets unwanted puppies in - ask them to let you know as soon as they do. It must happen quite frequently - it does in most places.
Please don't ever buy from a pet store because they buy from puppy farms, and definitely don't buy a puppy online - apart from the cruel methods used to produce them, a lot of online ads are scams and you will lose your money and never see a pet.
Sorry to repeat myself but please do be patient - the right puppy will come along and not only will you have saved her life, you will be keeping money out of the puppy farmers' pockets.
keep trying the shelters...
remember that smaller dogs, like chihuahuas tend to be nervous and barking. small dogs bark a lot.
If you know what breed you most likely want, you could join a breed group at yahoo and ask if anyone has dogs for sale.
or check dogster
Research the type of breed you want and then see if they have any rescue organisations involved with that breed. Contact them in regards to your search for a puppy. The dogs that rescue organisations usually have have been in foster care so the carer will be able to tell you the temperament of the dog.
If you don't want to rescue a dog, then do a search for a reputable breeder.
Have you tried petfinder.com? They have puppies from all over the US. Just put in your search criteria the size you want and puppy and you will get a huge list. A number have foster homes and thus you will know their temperament as well.
Good luck!
I would look in the news paper and at the shelter if you aren't looking for a certain breed. Otherwise if you are looking to pay for a pure breed I would look on the American Kennel Club (AKC) for a list of legitimate breeders. Also you can look on the rescue sight for that breed (for ex boxer rescue, lab rescue etc.) Have you ever had a puppy, it's a lot like having a baby, also puppies tend to be very energetic until they are a few years old. As for healthy, check to make sure the nose is moist, that is a good sign if it is. If it seems lacking in energy that may not be good either. Ask if it has been dewormed, all dogs ne to be dewormed esspecially puppies. If you are looking for a certain breed, you may also want to research the breeds personality. Good luck
keep trying your local sheltersm patience will pay off. Please save a life and don't support adding to the death of thousands of unwanted pets.
i found ours through adds in my local papers he's a beagle good in the house and outside only barks alot when somebody is around the house very loveable and protective over my girls just take your time and don't rush in to it good luck
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