Finding the right one out of a litter of Beagle puppies can be hard. And there is more to your selection then just which one you think is the cutest. By reading up on these adorable puppies, you can better equip yourself with the knowledge you need when searching for Beagle puppies for sale. It is important that you also know that this type of puppy will fit well into your life and the lives of your family members.
Some people do better with certain types of breeds so read as much as you can and make sure that you are picking a dog that can live with your family for many years to come. Know what you are getting into with this type of breed and know what to expect as they grow into a mature full-grown dog. This helps to make sure you are prepared and not shocked at anything and that you are able to find the right place to purchase your puppy from.
Finding Beagle Puppies for sale can be a stressful time as there are many routes to finding puppies. This is where studying the breed can come in handy as pet shops will not generally have employees that are well versed in the needs and history of the puppies. And puppy mills just do not care as they are only looking out for how much money they can make. Puppies that come from puppy mills or pet stores who don’t really know a lot about where they came from can end up with emotional problems that your family is not ready or willing to handle.
Educating yourself is best, instead of relying on a breeder to be honest up front about the breed. Many people often find themselves turning to smaller breeders who take the time to care for the puppies and are more willing to help you as a new owner. These breeders can often times be found in your local newspaper or on signs in your grocery store. Give them a call and check out the puppy’s surroundings before making a selection. Always go with your gut feeling.
While it is a business for some, it is important that when you are trying to find a Beagle puppy to purchase, that you are dealing only with those who love the breed and have a wealth of knowledge to share with others. This is a good indication that the puppies have been treated properly and that you will have a better chance at a long and happy life with your new puppy.
Start talking with other Beagle owners and through word of mouth advertising, you can often learn a lot about where to go and where not to go when looking for Beagle puppies for sale. And if the environment doesn’t feel right, it is best to keep looking. There are many breeders around if you look hard enough. The last thing you want is to bring home a puppy you know nothing about and they end up having problems because of abuse from the breeder.
Educate yourself about the Beagle breed before setting out to look at Beagle puppies for sale so you will know better what to look for. It cannot be stressed enough that places who have Beagle puppies for sale have enough knowledge on Beagle puppy care that they are willing and even eager to share this information with you.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
The Abhorrent Practices Of Dishonest Beagle Breeders
As more and more people recognize what a fun and loveable little dog a beagle can be, honest breeders struggle to keep up with the demand for these little dogs. Unfortunately, this has left a wide open market for dishonest breeders who run puppy mills to fill the pet stores with sick and often dying dogs. Even though the majority of pet store owners will tell you that they would never buy their puppies from a puppy mill, the sad truth is that a conscientious breeder would never supply pups to a pet store in the first place.
For anyone that is a would-be beagle owner, it is absolutely vital that you understand the conditions that these puppy mills breed their dogs into. Even the most inexperienced beagle breeder would be horrified to learn how rarely new blood is brought into these mills, and at how often the bitches are forced to be bred. In this article, I will attempt to show you why it is so important that you only purchase a beagle from a well-respected beagle breeder, as opposed to a pet store that is most likely supplied by one of these puppy mills.
When an honest beagle breeder sets about to have a new litter, the female used must first undergo a series of medical tests and examinations to ensure that she is healthy enough to produce a live litter of pups. This is especially true for any female that has already been bred. Puppy mills will often breed their females every time they are in season, simply to continue to meet the growing demand for new pups. As a female beagle’s system is weakened each time she has a litter, this often results in unhealthy - or even dying - pups being delivered to the pet stores.
Also, the beagle breed is quite prone to certain genetic health defects that have been caused by the previous interbreeding policies of so many unscrupulous beagle breeders. The pups that result from a puppy mill are often the offspring of several generations that have been bred together to create more pups quickly. Very rarely is new blood brought into a puppy mill. This interbreeding accounts for a great many of the health problems faced by even honest breeders.
An honest beagle breeder will generally do as much research about the person who wants to buy a pup from them, as you should be doing about the breeders. It is not uncommon for an honest beagle breeder to refuse to sell a pup to someone, simply because they do not believe that the person is ready for the responsibility of taking care of a beagle in the way they deserve. But you don’t have to be one of them.
Understanding that beagles require extra care and medical attention because of the many years when interbreeding was such a common practice, is the first step to becoming the owner of one of these sweet little dogs. Having the responsibility to carefully research any beagle breeder you are considering buying a pup from is the second step. By refusing to buy pups from pet stores supplied by puppy mills, you can rest assured that you are doing your part to ensure a long and healthy future for these little dogs.
Being able to recognize dishonest beagle breeders is one of the primary responsibilities of anyone who wishes to own one of these precious dogs. Read this article for more beagle information on how to spot honest breeders.
For anyone that is a would-be beagle owner, it is absolutely vital that you understand the conditions that these puppy mills breed their dogs into. Even the most inexperienced beagle breeder would be horrified to learn how rarely new blood is brought into these mills, and at how often the bitches are forced to be bred. In this article, I will attempt to show you why it is so important that you only purchase a beagle from a well-respected beagle breeder, as opposed to a pet store that is most likely supplied by one of these puppy mills.
When an honest beagle breeder sets about to have a new litter, the female used must first undergo a series of medical tests and examinations to ensure that she is healthy enough to produce a live litter of pups. This is especially true for any female that has already been bred. Puppy mills will often breed their females every time they are in season, simply to continue to meet the growing demand for new pups. As a female beagle’s system is weakened each time she has a litter, this often results in unhealthy - or even dying - pups being delivered to the pet stores.
Also, the beagle breed is quite prone to certain genetic health defects that have been caused by the previous interbreeding policies of so many unscrupulous beagle breeders. The pups that result from a puppy mill are often the offspring of several generations that have been bred together to create more pups quickly. Very rarely is new blood brought into a puppy mill. This interbreeding accounts for a great many of the health problems faced by even honest breeders.
An honest beagle breeder will generally do as much research about the person who wants to buy a pup from them, as you should be doing about the breeders. It is not uncommon for an honest beagle breeder to refuse to sell a pup to someone, simply because they do not believe that the person is ready for the responsibility of taking care of a beagle in the way they deserve. But you don’t have to be one of them.
Understanding that beagles require extra care and medical attention because of the many years when interbreeding was such a common practice, is the first step to becoming the owner of one of these sweet little dogs. Having the responsibility to carefully research any beagle breeder you are considering buying a pup from is the second step. By refusing to buy pups from pet stores supplied by puppy mills, you can rest assured that you are doing your part to ensure a long and healthy future for these little dogs.
Being able to recognize dishonest beagle breeders is one of the primary responsibilities of anyone who wishes to own one of these precious dogs. Read this article for more beagle information on how to spot honest breeders.
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