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It is very important that you see your desired puppy with its parents and siblings. This way, you avoid adopting a dog that might be sick or poorly bred. Often, you may not meet the father because it isn’t usually owned by the breeder. Meeting the mother alone will do.

When meeting the dam, see if she has an excellent temperament, appears healthy, and is clean. Look for positive characteristics that her offspring might inherit from her. She should be at least over a year old but not too old.

Preferably, you should see the mother with her litter. This way, you can see how she behaves with her puppies and vice versa. If she seems aggressive or fearful with her young ones, consider it as a sign to look for another breeder.

Generally, puppies should stay with their parents and littermates for at least seven weeks of age for them to be properly socialised. Those that are more than nine weeks of age often already have their sense of the world around them.

This is why you should ask your breeder the puppy’s age and find out if it has undergone any socialisation training. Make sure the dog has been exposed to other people, animals, sights, and situations. Find out how it reacts to new sounds, smells, and surfaces.

Your new puppy’s health all depends on its parents’ health history. This is because any defect in the parents’ genetic lineage can be passed on to the offspring.

To make sure your desired puppy enjoys a long and happy life, it is advised that you request your breeder for the sire and dam’s health certificates and other tests so that you can rule out any common genetic diseases that are common to their breed.

Bear in mind that ethical breeders should have their puppy fully weaned from its mother at seven weeks of age. If their dog still does not eat solid foods at eight weeks old, it could be younger than what your seller is claiming. In such a case, go find another breeder.

When it comes to the food you should feed your puppy, your seller will most likely recommend that you continue feeding it what it has been accustomed to for at least another few days. If you get lucky, your breeder will even give you a few days’ supply of food to bring home.

Aside from food supply, your breeder may also give you a diet sheet. This is a food plan that answers any questions you might have about your new puppy’s feeding schedule and nutritional needs.

When you finally decide to introduce your puppy to a new diet or brand of food, it is advised to do it gradually. This way, you avoid giving your furry pal abdominal pain. Your breeder may suggest a high-quality and well-balanced meal packed with protein.

A puppy’s first round of vaccinations should be administered when they are six to nine weeks of age. Their second round of shots should be received when they are 10 to 12 weeks old. Ideally, your breeder should be the one to take care of the first series of shots.

Once you have brought your puppy home and is now in charge of its second series of vaccinations, ask your breeder how many shots your dog has already had. Know when the next vaccination schedule will be.

Most ethical breeders should be able to provide you with a medical history, vet report, and health examination of the puppy of your choice. If they can’t, they should be willing to refund you if any serious health issues arise within the first few weeks or months of bringing your dog home.

Additionally, a trustworthy breeder should be able to offer you a contract of sale. They should also be willing to give you their contact information so that you can get in touch with them if any concerns arise.