Dog Breeders to Buy a Puppy Near Me

5 May | Posted by Alice | no comments |

Many people feel that buying a puppy or even an adult dog from a breeder is irresponsible as there are plenty of homeless pups out there that need a loving family and are ready for adoption. If you feel like that, just adopt a puppy. At the same time, professional dog breeders are responsible and offer perks that sites such as Craigslist, friends of friends, or even online directories don’t – including shots, papers, and in the case of CT Breeder, free personal training for the puppy’s first year of life. Pet stores such as CT Breeder help to keep overpopulation at a minimum, as we give dog owners the tools they need to ensure a successful and lifelong relationship with their new best friend.

Where to Buy Puppies Near Me in CT

Obviously, the first place most people go when looking for the perfect puppy in Connecticut is online—and online is not a bad place to start! There are plenty of websites, directories, and professional web pages that can be great sources of information about everything from how to care for, play with and love a newborn puppy to how to narrow down the type of breed that will be the best for you.

Some things to consider when choosing a breed are:

• Size
• Activity levels
• Trainability
• How often you’ll be at home
• Your environment (Do you live in an apartment or on a ranch?)
• Your climate
• Food intake
• Grooming needs
• Budget for a good care provision

 

Once you have settled on a breed (and given careful consideration to whether or not it’s a good match for you and your lifestyle), it’s time to select a breeding service.

While it may be tempting to browse sites such as Craigslist or Facebook Online Garage Sales for price check, for your sake (and the sake of your pup’s), don’t. When it comes to finding a healthy pure bred, stick with reputable breeders such as CT Breeder. A good breeder has not only ensured a healthy bloodline, but also, they have done work to make sure that all puppies are free from disease, don’t have any undesirable characteristics, and are free from any inheritable health conditions. Most importantly though, a helping agency will be able to determine if a particular dog or breed is well-matched to the family or home he is being placed into.

How To Identify a Good Breeding Service in Connecticut

Sadly, there are a lot of puppy mills out there that claim to be breeding services. Puppy mills are the worst. Dogs from puppy mills tend to have extensive health issues and bad temperaments. Moreover, puppy mills abuse their dogs by keeping them in cramped cages, underfeeding them, and allowing them to live in their own filth. Puppy mills are not the type of “business” that you should support.

 

With that in mind, here is a list of requirements to look for you in your breeder:

• They should possess extensive knowledge about the breeds. A reputable breeder should know everything there is to know about their particular breed of dog, and should never hesitate when answering a question.
• They should ask you several questions. Be wary of a seller who takes your money without first asking you a slew of questions, including questions about your lifestyle, your household situation, and your living situation. In fact, the best breeders go so far as to ask to meet your entire family before agreeing to adopt to you. A sidenote, your choice may depend on whether you live in a town or in a country.
• The puppies should be at least 6 weeks old. Actually, at our store, we don’t allow newborns to leave their moms until 8 to 12 weeks.
• They should provide references. A reputable breeding agency won’t be afraid to provide you with references from happy clients and local veterinarians.
• They should provide the paperwork. Finally, a reputable breeding service will provide you with shot records, papers certifying their purebred status, the information you will need to register your dog with the American Kennel Club and any additional information about raising, training, feeding, and caring for your pup.

 

Some questions you should ask include:

• What is your history and experience?
• Are you a member of a breed club?
• What is the health history of the puppies and their parents? Have they been screened for typical diseases associated with the dog’s particular breed?
• What is the temperament and characteristics of the breed?
• What is your return/refund policy?

Buying From CT Breeder

If you’re looking for where to buy puppies in Connecticut, look no further than your local CT Breeder pets store. At CT Breeder, we have over 40 years of experience matching puppies (male or female gender) with the perfect family for them. If you want to get the perfect puppy, visit the CT Breeder near you in Norwalk city (also easy to get from New Haven, Bridgeport, Fairfield, or from Greenwich, Stamford, and not far from Danbury). When you are ready to adopt from our pet store, we will make sure that you are equipped with all the tools you need for a great and lasting relationship with your new dog, including training for the 1st year of life.