Fa'afefea ona filifili le maile sa'o mai le lapisi

Having decided to get a four-legged friend, you need to take the issue seriously and carefully study the existing breeds of dogs. The main emphasis should be placed on the purpose for which the pet is purchased, and at the same time determine the appearance of the dog, its temperament and character. After the decision is made, it is advisable to find an experienced breeder, and having agreed with him in advance about a meeting, go for a future family member.

Best of all, if you have the opportunity to choose a puppy from the litter, so you can, guided by your knowledge and considerations, take with you exactly the puppy that you like.

It is worth noting that the purposes for which people buy dogs for themselves are quite different, and accordingly they should choose an animal. For one hundred percent hit on the target, it is better to take the advice of professional breeders. If you are new to this business, experienced dog breeders who are members of kennel clubs can also come to your aid.

Among other things, it will not be superfluous to study the relevant literature, communicate with dog handlers, view the necessary information on the Internet. And be sure that the knowledge gained will definitely come in handy.

So what do you need to know first? You should not buy puppies at too early an age, the best option is three to four months, at this stage of development it is much easier to determine whether the animal meets the necessary requirements.

Whether you are purchasing a dog to participate in exhibitions or as a pet or guard, in any case, the puppy must be strong, healthy and energetic.

Further, the mucous membranes of the baby should have a healthy appearance. A bright pink mouth color, a moist, cool nose and healthy ears indicate that everything is in order with the puppy. The coat of the animal must be clean and without bald patches.

It is preferable to choose from a litter of large and mobile puppies. Most likely, such dogs have leadership abilities, they are superior to their counterparts in physical and mental development. You can also safely choose medium-sized puppies, but the smallest puppies can most often have health problems.

At the age of three or four months, it is already possible to understand what kind of character the puppies have. And in order to test their reaction to external stimuli, you can drop some ringing object (for example, a bunch of keys, or a tin can) near the location of the animals, and then it will be possible to determine which of the puppies are the most daring and curious.

And finally, do not hesitate to ask questions to the breeder, because you are going to make a very serious purchase, and the owner of the puppies probably knows what qualities this or that puppy has. Of course, only competent dog breeders should be trusted. You also need to understand that puppies of different classes can be born from one female, which means that the price for them will also be different.