Information on Choosing your next Dog
When you buy a purebred dog that comes from AKC registered parents, you should be given an AKC form filled out by the seller. When you complete this form and send in the proper fee, your dog will be registered also. lt is the seller’s responsibility to provide you with all the necessary registration forms. The breeder should also give you a copy of your dog’s pedigree, or family tree. Note that a pedigree is, in itself, no guarantee that your purebred dog will do well in dog shows. Basically, all the pedigree tells you is that for three generations back the puppy comes from purebred stock. A good breeder who knows you’re buying the dog for show purposes will not, however, sell you a dog that doesn’t show promise of becoming a good “show specimen.” Breed clubs are closely knit enclaves where everyone knows everyone else, and the breeder’s reputation is on the line. So it’s clearly in the breeder’s best interest to sell only puppies that will do credit to the kennel’s name. ln fact, sometimes a breeder will sell you a puppy (or an older dog) only on the understanding that it is not up to show standards, and that you will not exhibit it.
Take the whole family along to see how the dog reacts. If you have young children, ask the owner how the dog gets along with children and how he reacts to a lot of excitement. Puppies usually love to play and bound around with children, but an older dog who has lived a quiet, sedate life t around adults may have a hard time adjusting to a livelier environment. Spend time alone with the dog you plan to buy. Take the puppy away from his litter mates to see how he reacts a well adjusted puppy will enjoy the extra attention and fondling; a weak or very shy puppy will probably be under a sedative and appear lethargic or overly timid, and maybe you’1l want to choose a more sociable pup.
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