Dogs have always been touted as Man's best friend. They characteristically stand by the owner at all times and trust him or her with all their heart. Your dog expects you to be truthful to him and care for him or her. Most potential puppy buyers forget this basic fact.
First of all, you need to evaluate your needs in relation with your resources. For a small city home or apartment, hefty breeds like the Mastiff or Great Dane would be a burden. Smaller sized pet dogs like the Pug, Poodle etc are the best bet here. For a serious farmer, lapdogs would be totally useless and working dogs like the Rottweiler, German Shepherd etc would make a good investment. They make good companions too.
The climate of your region should also be considered as dogs like the Alaskan Malamute, Husky, Samoyed, Great Pyranees etc have warm fur coverings which would make them uncomfortable and prickly in warmer areas.
Once you evaluate your needs and resources, turn your attention to different breeders or home owners who have puppies to sell. Never believe what those rosy advertisements say until you expertly check the puppy physically for any defects or diseases. Your friends who have some expertise in the field can help you in this endeavor. It would be doubly beneficial if you can refer to the regional Kennel Club web pages or journals before setting out to buy a puppy.
All these careful checks would go to naught if some time later you lose interest on your canine pet. Your negative attitude breaks his or her heart. So the first step to take before buying a puppy is to make sure that you need a long term pet, a friend that you are going to take care of till the very end. Remember, discarded pets can become a social menace too.
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