subject: Tips For Finding Online Puppies For Sale [print this page] If you've decided to check out online puppies for sale in order to purchase your new furry family member, you should keep a few tips in mind. After all, purchasing a pet online is a lot different than going to a shelter or visiting your neighbor to check out the litter her dog just had. You won't be able to hold, touch or listen to the puppy; so take your time and don't be afraid to ask a LOT of questions.
First of all, once you've found a dog at site with online puppies for sale that you like, ask detailed questions about the little one's health. Find out how old it is. A puppy should be no younger than six weeks before you bring her home; she won't have been weaned from her mother properly if younger than that.
Speaking of parents, you should get detailed information about your selection's parents from the online for puppies for sale site owners. Having a health history will help you in the future should your puppy develop some health issues as she grows older. Naturally, if you find that the puppy's mother or father has some health or personality issues, you may with to rethink the purchase of this particular puppy.
Double- and triple-check the breeder's background. Is he registered with the Animal Kennel Club (AKC)? You'll also want to get the breeder's address and perform a check with the Better Business Bureau.
If the puppy's owner won't give you a health guarantee, don't buy the puppy. You should expect, possibly even demand, a health guarantee of up to one year. If the breeder doesn't offer this upfront, be sure to ask for it. If the breeder refuses, you really should look elsewhere for a puppy.
If you've decided to go ahead with a purchase from any site with online puppies for sale, you'll want to be sure you get the exact cost for purchasing the puppy from the breeder. Be sure to find out what any shipping charges will be, as well. If a puppy is advertised as costing $500, find out if that includes shipping (it usually doesn't). Give the breeder your shipping address and do not send any deposit to the breeder until you find out the exact cost the breeder will charge for shipping the puppy to you.
Don't accept a paper with the breeder's "word" as to the health of the puppy. The puppy's health certificate should come from a legitimate veterinarian. The document should tell you that the dog has received all of her vaccinations. It also should give you a bit of background on the puppy's health. Get the name and phone number of the veterinarian's office and be sure to contact the veterinarian to make sure the health information on any particular puppy you've found at an online puppies for sale site is accurate.
by: Oliver Feakins
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