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We currently have one dog (9.5 yo Pomeranian named Earl). I've talked to the hubby and I'm pretty sure he is on board with getting a Pom puppy in the spring Where is the best place to look for a breeder? I've been searching around online, and a few places say that most of the puppies are sold online before they are ready to go home...is this normal?? 9.5 years ago when we got Earl, we were able to find places that let you go look at the litter and play with the puppies, and pick one that way. And it was the same when we got our Shelties when I was a kid. I want to be able to meet the puppy before I plunk down all that cash!
We currently have one dog (9.5 yo Pomeranian named Earl). I've talked to the hubby and I'm pretty sure he is on board with getting a Pom puppy in the spring Where is the best place to look for a breeder? I've been searching around online, and a few places say that most of the puppies are sold online before they are ready to go home...is this normal?? 9.5 years ago when we got Earl, we were able to find places that let you go look at the litter and play with the puppies, and pick one that way. And it was the same when we got our Shelties when I was a kid. I want to be able to meet the puppy before I plunk down all that cash!
I have a despot on a pup that has not been conceived yet.
The pup will come with grantees and I will get a chance to defer to another litter.
I can take him home for a while if I want to before I pay the balance.
We currently have one dog (9.5 yo Pomeranian named Earl). I've talked to the hubby and I'm pretty sure he is on board with getting a Pom puppy in the spring Where is the best place to look for a breeder? I've been searching around online, and a few places say that most of the puppies are sold online before they are ready to go home...is this normal?? 9.5 years ago when we got Earl, we were able to find places that let you go look at the litter and play with the puppies, and pick one that way. And it was the same when we got our Shelties when I was a kid. I want to be able to meet the puppy before I plunk down all that cash!
start with a 'pomeranian' dog club....these are people who show their dogs, etc
usualy they will have a list of breeders on their site. if not, contact the webmaster, club prez, etc and let them know your intentions. a good club will know which members have upcoming litters and put you in touch with them.
Look in your local PAPER for Breeders near you! Depends on your area & How far you want to drive. PUPPYMILLS ususaly are the ones you find online! Also contct your local dog clubs, trainers etc OH IF your happy with Earl contact his breeder! Maybe they are still breeding or they can recomend a breeder! Ask your vet!! Tell your friends! They can spread the word LOL
Why are you buying? Do you plan on showing the dog? If you don't have a solid reason for buying, why not adopt? Petfinder is a great place to start. Many of those puppies that someone ran out and bought from a breeder get to be six months, a year, maybe two years old and they're not longer little and cute and their friends aren't impressed by their 'purebred' dog anymore, so they get dumped in shelters where they're killed if they're not rescued or adopted. I've had both purebred Poms and Pom mixes, including mixed with a Chi which is apparently another popular mutt breed. The bonus is if you get them from a rescue, they're fully vetted so you don't have to worry about all those vet bills after bringing him / her home and they're spayed or neutered which is a HUGE expense. Most are housebroken as well and past the cute but annoying and expensive puppy stage where they potty all over the house and eat everything they can, which can lead to even more expensive vet visits and surgery to remove what they've eaten. I prefer a dog at least a year old because by that time their true personality is showing and you don't get any surprises with what your dog is going to be as an adult. With a puppy, that's a big crap shoot.
Why are you buying? Do you plan on showing the dog? If you don't have a solid reason for buying, why not adopt? Petfinder is a great place to start. Many of those puppies that someone ran out and bought from a breeder get to be six months, a year, maybe two years old and they're not longer little and cute and their friends aren't impressed by their 'purebred' dog anymore, so they get dumped in shelters where they're killed if they're not rescued or adopted. I've had both purebred Poms and Pom mixes, including mixed with a Chi which is apparently another popular mutt breed. The bonus is if you get them from a rescue, they're fully vetted so you don't have to worry about all those vet bills after bringing him / her home and they're spayed or neutered which is a HUGE expense. Most are housebroken as well and past the cute but annoying and expensive puppy stage where they potty all over the house and eat everything they can, which can lead to even more expensive vet visits and surgery to remove what they've eaten. I prefer a dog at least a year old because by that time their true personality is showing and you don't get any surprises with what your dog is going to be as an adult. With a puppy, that's a big crap shoot.
I agree, either look at rescue groups or search shelters.
Look in your local PAPER for Breeders near you! Depends on your area & How far you want to drive. PUPPYMILLS ususaly are the ones you find online! Also contct your local dog clubs, trainers etc OH IF your happy with Earl contact his breeder! Maybe they are still breeding or they can recomend a breeder! Ask your vet!! Tell your friends! They can spread the word LOL
Looking in the paper is a horrible way to find a "breeder", you may as well look on kijiji or craigslist.
The two puppies I've bought from Code of Ethics breeders - one, I put a deposit down when the dam was pregnant but before puppies were on the ground so I knew there was a chance I wouldn't get what I wanted (luckily, I did). Second one, I had a deposit with someone whose dogs I really liked, but waited 2 1/2 years through four litters before a suitable pup came along.
Yes, unfortunately, some very high-end breeders - by that I mean people whose dogs are extensively health tested, all dogs in the pedigree have show and working titles and health clearances going back generations, etc, will have a waiting list, breed infrequently and are not going to be easy to buy from, especially if you don't plan on showing or working the dog but just want a "pet."
FIY, a serious breeder won't let you pick a puppy. Litters are typically independently evaluated and the show-potential pups are only sold to show/working homes. The ones that are not cosmetically and structurally deemed show quality are sold as "pet quality" puppies. A responsible breeder will get to know potential buyers and what they're looking for, and will do his or her best to match the puppy to the right home.
If you want a pet-quality Pom I ditto first look to petfinder and breed rescues. Second, find your nearest sanctioned COE breed club and start networking.
I would start with going to dog shows, and talking to people who are showing dogs, in the breed that you want. Also looking talking to people who have the breed of dog you want, ask where they got their dog, and how it is working out for them.
I have seen good Poms, and poms gone bad by backyard breeders...so watch your step.
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Where is the best place to look for a breeder? I've been searching around online, and a few places say that most of the puppies are sold online before they are ready to go home...is this normal?? 9.5 years ago when we got Earl, we were able to find places that let you go look at the litter and play with the puppies, and pick one that way. And it was the same when we got our Shelties when I was a kid. I want to be able to meet the puppy before I plunk down all that cash!
