
๐ญ ๐ป๐ฏ๐ฌย ๐ฎ๐น๐ฌ๐จ๐ปย ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ป๐ฌย ๐ญ
Adopt or shop? โฆ.or is there a third option?
When buying a dog, should you adopt a dog at a shelter, or buy from a breeder? Well hereโs the thing. You actually have three options. What is the best route for you?
Option 1: ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ย ๐๐๐๐ย ๐ย ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
This is a FANTASTIC way to go if you donโt have a specific breed or type of dog in mind, or donโt need a dog for a certain purpose. There are so many loving dogs who need homes, and can make great dogs for so many people! I myself have a few shelter/rescue dogs on the family ranch and they couldnโt be more loved or spoiled. If youโre wanting to save an old girl who needs a loving home, go to a shelter and adopt! It is a wonderful way to add a family member to your home.
Option 2 (spoiler, donโt do this): ๐ฉ๐๐ย ๐๐๐๐ย ๐๐ย ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ย ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐
These โbreedersโ are very good at coming off as good breeders! DO. YOUR. RESEARCH. These are the ones who do NOT breed responsibly, do not work to better the breed, do not complete genetic testing, do not health guarantee, I could go on. They have tons of dogs, care for them somewhat, breed as much as possible, and sell the dogs for as much as they can, then move on.
Option 3: ๐ฉ๐๐ย ๐๐๐๐ย ๐ย ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ย ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐
These are the ones who put their all into their program and set their puppies up for success with their future family. If you are wanting a specific breed, temperament, color, etc, this might be the way to go! Going this route, you can also be more sure your dog is healthy and clear of any genetic diseases or health issues. These breeders put their breeding dogs first ALWAYS. Every dog is tested for generally over 200 genetic diseases, and puppies are sold with a health guarantee. But what really goes into the process before you picking up your puppy? Here are a few of the many, MANY things these breeders do.
They choose their dogs carefully, based on a few things. Something as simple as color, to breed standard conformation, bloodlines, temperament, health, size, and so much more. Their females arenโt just dogs that produce puppies, they are their BABIES. They sleep in bed. Eat the best of the best food. Have the best vet care. Get the most ridiculous amount of love and attention (more than the humans in our lives๐คฃ), and they only have a few litters. Usually by the time theyโre four years old, they are spayed and living the care-free freeloader life!
The first 8-10 weeks of your puppyโs life is so important for not only their health, but their personality and temperament as well. Pups here at Diddle Bros, by the time they are walking and functional, they are just integrated into life with the adult dogs. They get the same love and attention, if we sit down to watch a movie they get held and socialized, etc. They learn the beginnings of potty training, meal schedules, bed times, and even things like loud noises such as vacuums and tvs. This way, when you bring home your new baby, itโs an easy transition and all you have to do is continue the training and give them a whole lot of love!
Now that might give you about a 10% insight on how responsible, loving breeders run their programs and WHY it is different from buying from a puppy store or puppy mill. These dogs are bred and born on purpose, for a purpose.
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