Advice Please On Getting A Dog

[UKI]

Hiya,

Well Im wanting a Dog that is Kennel club registered that i can show, im confused on what I should do.

One breeder that I can get a puppy off is good in some ways. She will sell to anyone, her dogs are Ok but from what I have heard not show quality.

many other breeders that have show quality dogs sell them of course for a top price that I just can not afford.

There is the option to import from a Aussie where of course because its a bigger place there are alot more dogs available of the breed I like.

And the cost would be cheaper for a good puppy because of that reason. That would included flight etc.

But then to import how do I know who is a good breeder and who isnt?

I didnt think It would be so hard to get into showing and find a good canine.

[Gretel]

If you are serious about wanting to show I'd not encourage you to buy from someone who doesn't have good dogs. Not a good way to start out. Maybe you could spend a bit longer researching your chosen breed and saving?

[UKI]

If you are serious about wanting to show I'd not encourage you to buy from someone who doesn't have good dogs. Not a good way to start out. Maybe you could spend a bit longer researching your chosen breed and saving?

Thank you so much for your reply :0)

I guess im feeling a little desperate my first dog in the breed I like is almost 2 years old she has turned out to be pet only, but well shes just lovely.

I have been reading alot and know what I desire but to have that it would cost me alot of money. Do people when they first show spend alot of money or do they start at the bottem and work their way up? I have never had the opportunity to show a dog.

Some days I think about entering my female in shows just so that I can learn. But then again that could be embarrassing with her many faults.

[Loraine]

Puki if you want a show quality pup you are going to have to pay the going rate to a well established, well known breeder who also shows his/her dogs and does health testing. I think it is brilliant that you want to buy from a reputatble breeder, but you need to safe up, ask questions here andlet us know what breed you are looking for. :D

[UKI]

Puki if you want a show quality pup you are going to have to pay the going rate to a well established, well known breeder who also shows his/her dogs and does health testing. I think it is brilliant that you want to buy from a reputatble breeder, but you need to safe up, ask questions here andlet us know what breed you are looking for. :D

Well really that does make full sence, I will need to save a bit longer, I so want to have fun showing, Pomeranians are the breed I love.

[Jed]

Yep, save up, otherwise you will have another pet.

Can you pick a show quality pup? If not, I suggest you go to shows while you are waiting, and watch the baby puppies, see which ones are winning, and watch them grow up. See how they turn out, and whether they grew up as you thought they would

While you are doing this, you will be able to see which exhibitors and which lines consistently win, and which types of dogs you like the best. When you have this knowledge, you will probably have saved a little more, and be in a position to know which breeder you would like to buy from.

Remember though, that "show potential" pups do not always reach the giddy heights. So many things can go wrong. Mouths which were good in a pup, can go wrong as the pup grows, coat may not be profuse enough, or the pup may not have the right attitude and outlook for the showring. The latter can be difficult to ascertain in a baby puppy. the pup might have the right attitude, but may not like the ring, or may be frightened when being shown.

But when you begin showing with a pup, even if it doesn't turn out to be a big winner, you are gaining knowledge and experience, which will be invaluable to you

Good luck.

[UKI]

Yep, save up, otherwise you will have another pet.

Can you pick a show quality pup? If not, I suggest you go to shows while you are waiting, and watch the baby puppies, see which ones are winning, and watch them grow up. See how they turn out, and whether they grew up as you thought they would

While you are doing this, you will be able to see which exhibitors and which lines consistently win, and which types of dogs you like the best. When you have this knowledge, you will probably have saved a little more, and be in a position to know which breeder you would like to buy from.

Remember though, that "show potential" pups do not always reach the giddy heights. So many things can go wrong. Mouths which were good in a pup, can go wrong as the pup grows, coat may not be profuse enough, or the pup may not have the right attitude and outlook for the showring. The latter can be difficult to ascertain in a baby puppy. the pup might have the right attitude, but may not like the ring, or may be frightened when being shown.

But when you begin showing with a pup, even if it doesn't turn out to be a big winner, you are gaining knowledge and experience, which will be invaluable to you

Good luck.

Thank you so much Jed I will do that, there is a show coming up early feb so I will go and view exhibitors and their little canines.

great advice. :0)