Adding a new puppy to the family is a big ten to fifteen year commitment. Most people put a lot of research into deciding the type of dog best for them. Major points of consideration include appearance, allergy issues, coat, overall size, temperament, exercise requirements, health and expected longevity. People wanting to buy a new puppy have at least three basic choices. The first is to accept a pup from a dog shelter, family or friends. The second is to buy one from a non-dedicated retailer, in other words, a pet shop. The third is to buy from dedicated dog breeders.

Accepting a pup from a dog shelter is an act of generosity in a distress situation. Similarly, the family member or a friend is typically frantic to find homes for an entire litter. Pet shops and other retailers are not specialists, have little knowledge of the breed and usually lack specific knowledge of the individual pup.

A pedigree dog is more predictable as to size, characteristics, temperament and coat than any alternative, including crossbreds. The least risk way of obtaining the breed of choice is to purchase a pedigree pure bred dog. There are more than 180 separate dog breeds recognized by canine authorities and therefore there is likely to be a breed that meets the preferences of any individual prospective dog owner.

To be classified as a pedigree dog, the animal must meet several criteria such as having documented parentage, both parents must be of the same breed, that breed must be recognized by authorities, the breeder must be registered with authorities, the dog parents must also be registered with authorities, and the pup must have a pedigree line tracing back at least three generations.

The Internet has made it easy to connect with canine breeders. Dog breeder directories have been created online in many countries across the globe. For each breeder, the directories will provide details of their breeding philosophy, size of kennel, full contact details, and so on.

A dog breeder directory has been created on the Web for many countries around the world. Dog breeders sign-up to these directories and post their details. Each website will be organized differently but virtually all of them will identify breeders by breed. Some will also have a separate Puppy Listings tab. Breeder directory websites make puppies available for sale direct from individual breeders.

Head over to www.farmmedley.com if you’d like to locate dog breeders and dogs for sale.

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