Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Factors To Keep In Mind When Purchasing Newfoundland Puppies

By Mattie Knight


Owners and family derive company and enjoyment from dogs. This is because like human, they enjoy to play, communicate, and enjoy company. They also obey instructions and are loyal. However, they never grow to be independent like children. They remain a constant responsibility to owners, until when they die and a typical dog can die at the age of fifteen years or more. One must be prepared to be responsible and take care of them for that long. When in search for a good dog, Newfoundland puppies are among the best to buy.

Because of the unending responsibility, it is wise to be careful when choosing a puppy. The wrong choice of a puppy can remain to be a constant reminder of a mistake someone did. When choosing puppies, most people are told to let them choose them. It is said that the one that runs to meet the buyer has already chosen them and should be taken home. However, that can be a big mistake because the bold and aggressive puppies also run to people, leaving the gentle and less aggressive ones behind.

Cost should never be forgotten. Continuous upkeep expenditure and initial buying cost are the two main costs involved. Large breeds need more food to stay healthy and strong and the puppies also cost more. One also has to spend a lot on health issues which seem to affect large breeds more than the small ones. Money must be set aside for routine tests, emergency visits to the vet, and surgeries.

The next factor to consider is the place one lives and the kind of lifestyle one leads. Since puppies and dogs need care, it means that one must be available most of the days to feed, walk, and groom them. People who are always on business trips should consider other kinds of pets.

How much space one has is a very important consideration. Putting big breeds of dogs in tiny houses is frustrating. It is also not advisable. Big breeds need enough space to move and exercise. When out of the kennel, they should have a backyard to play and relax in.

Puppies can be mixed breed or purebred. It is much easier to anticipate behavior and size of full purebred dogs, although they are a bit more expensive. On the other hand, mixed breeds may vary widely in size and behavior, although they are cheap, healthier, and stronger. They also come in a wide variety of colors.

The choice made should result from visiting several different breeders and conductive thorough research. One should be in the company of a vet when picking the puppy. On-site tests need to be run by the vet first. Visual inspection is sufficient for an experienced vet to tell if the puppy has any health issues. Taking time to study movement, social skills, and feeding traits of the animals is advisable.

The space for keeping the puppy should be prepared before picking it up. The breeder should offer some information on how to continue providing care. This is important because introducing an animal to new food or stimuli may have unexpected outcomes.




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