Tuesday, August 14, 2018

A Checklist For Choosing Bulldog Breeders

By Susan Nelson


In all likelihood you are reading this article right now because you are looking for a new bulldog as a pet and companion. To be able to do this and get one that Is really for you, you want to get in touch with reliable bulldog breeders out there. To assist you in finding a reliable breeder do read on in this article.

Prior to beginning your search, it is very much advised that you prepare a simple checklist to assist you. In so doing you will be able to arrive at an informed and better decision. A checklist is important so as to safeguard any spending decisions you may have to choose later.

Always deal with a breeder or breeders which is licensed with local and regional, and if possible national breeding and kennel associations In this way you can have a bit of peace of mind in that you are dealing with a good and principled kennel, and not a puppy mill.

If possible go to a specialist breeder and not a fashion breeder. The former will specialize in just one breed alone and in this case the bulldog. The latter will deal with several breeds and is general known as one that deals with breeding for commercial purposes and trying to make the most money from the popular breed or breeds of the day.

Do not rely too much on testimonials that you see online particularly on some websites, as these can be self serving sometimes. It is also a good idea to visit the kennels themselves to see if the breeder is the real deal or not. A physical visit will answer a thousand questions, but it is always polite to set up an appointment first so it will not seem that you are intruding.

When you do formally make the actual visit at the site, do make a quick mental note of everything that you will see. Do check and make a note of the general and overall health of the dogs that are kept in the kennels, as well as their general living conditions and whether they kept in well maintained areas or not. While you are doing this, do make small talk as to inquire into their overall health, tips in maintenance and upkeep and the like.

And when you do deal with the kennel owner or proprietor, do take note of their general mannerisms and behavior. Try to gauge if they are genuine dog lovers and that they are not in the business for a quick buck. In fact true dog breeders will be actually reluctant to sell their puppies unless they are sure that the buyers meet their own standards as to what a good owner should be.

Thus this article has given some things for you to think about for your prospective breeder. It also good to do further research on the breed as regards price considerations so that you will avoided being cheated in term of being over charged and such. This and all related subjects can also be further researched on the internet, and your results you can add to your checklist.




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