Time to get your new baby mastiff puppy?Congratulations!Mastiffs are among the most loyal and wonderful dogs.
With proper training, they make both excellent guard dogs and great family pets.
In order to make sure you get the best dog possible, you will want to quiz the breeder before agreeing to take one of his or her puppies.
Here are some questions you should ask any breeder you are considering.
1.
Do you breed puppies for pets, for show, or both? There are breeders who fall into each of these categories.
If you are looking for a family pet, for example, you will not want to work with a breeder who only breeds dogs for show.
2.
What are the breeder's goals for breeding his dogs? This will tell you a lot about how the breeder feels about the dogs.
If his only goal is to make money selling dogs, you may not end up with a quality animal, because he is over breeding the mother and farming out the puppies too soon.
3.
How are the puppies socialized? You will want to look for a breeder who exposes the puppy to many different sounds, people, and environments.
Keep in mind that while the puppies are young, they probably won't leave the property in order to prevent them from acquiring diseases.
But even on the property, they can be exposed to children, strangers, the sounds of household appliances, and other animals.
4.
Can you have a veterinarian examine the puppy before committing to keeping him? Much like you would want your mechanic to examine a used car before you buy, you should have the opportunity to make sure your new puppy is free of illness or disease before taking him home.
Most breeders will not have a problem with this, but be prepared to put down a deposit if required.
These are just a few questions to get you started when searching for your new mastiff puppy.
Good luck!
With proper training, they make both excellent guard dogs and great family pets.
In order to make sure you get the best dog possible, you will want to quiz the breeder before agreeing to take one of his or her puppies.
Here are some questions you should ask any breeder you are considering.
1.
Do you breed puppies for pets, for show, or both? There are breeders who fall into each of these categories.
If you are looking for a family pet, for example, you will not want to work with a breeder who only breeds dogs for show.
2.
What are the breeder's goals for breeding his dogs? This will tell you a lot about how the breeder feels about the dogs.
If his only goal is to make money selling dogs, you may not end up with a quality animal, because he is over breeding the mother and farming out the puppies too soon.
3.
How are the puppies socialized? You will want to look for a breeder who exposes the puppy to many different sounds, people, and environments.
Keep in mind that while the puppies are young, they probably won't leave the property in order to prevent them from acquiring diseases.
But even on the property, they can be exposed to children, strangers, the sounds of household appliances, and other animals.
4.
Can you have a veterinarian examine the puppy before committing to keeping him? Much like you would want your mechanic to examine a used car before you buy, you should have the opportunity to make sure your new puppy is free of illness or disease before taking him home.
Most breeders will not have a problem with this, but be prepared to put down a deposit if required.
These are just a few questions to get you started when searching for your new mastiff puppy.
Good luck!
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