PUPPY PAGE
We have new puppies born 21 May 2011.
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to see pups when just born.
New pictures of the puppies as they grow bigger:-
4 gorgeous girls and 1 darling boy
Ellie is Mum and Dad is Semeru Gadabout To Redcap ShCM (Imp Aus).
12 things you need to know about us:
1. We are a compact, medium sized hound with a BIG personality.
2. We're normally good with children - but we are not a toy and need our space.
3. We're friendly and love company and hate being left alone.
4. We love gardens to play and dig in - but check those fences as we can be escape artists.
5. We love attention - without it we can be very mischievous.
6. We're healthy and need a good hour's exercise each day - you'll be fitter too!
7. We love to roll - but we're easy to wash and love being groomed.
8. We will sleep for hours in our own special bed - but beds are prettier with chewed edges.
9. We're sociable and we'll happily go to training classes - but without the titbits we can be stubborn and very' deaf'.
10. We love our food and we'll eat almost anything so watch our weight.
11. We love to run in the park - but if we find an ''interesting'' smell we lose all track of time.
12. Look after us properly and we'll be your friends for years to come.
Tips on buying a puppy......
- If you see an advertisement showing a wide variety of
breed types think twice. This often shows that the advertiser is ordering
the puppies in, often from a puppy farm in Eire where there is no
legislation to prevent, control or monitor the breeding of dogs.
- These puppies are often bred and sold with breed
associated problems like hip displasia, congenital eye and heart conditions
or other genetic defects. These only become apparent as the puppy grows.
Veterinary treatment can be expensive and in some cases the puppy could die.
- Always ask to see the puppy with its mother. If the
seller cannot agree to this or if they make excuses, walk away. Often
unscrupulous rackets will want to drop the puppy off at a venue of their
choice, again refuse as this often signifies that the puppy is likely to
have come from a puppy farm.
- Legitimate breeders are usually just as keen to see the
potential owners because they want to make sure their puppies are going to
good homes. Always see the mother and puppies at home as this will give you
a good idea of background, health, eventual size and temperament. Legitimate
breeders will not mind you asking questions as it shows to them that you are
as keen about the dog's welfare as they are.
- Is the paperwork genuine? Puppies can be sold with breed
and vaccination certificates that are forged or falsify the names of the
parents so that the mother can be bred from again next season without a rest
between litters. If the paperwork is photocopied on plain paper be
suspicious, make a call to check out the details then and there and if in
doubt walk away. Always check that the puppy you are buying is a proper
pedigree. The Kennel Club will have records of all legitimate registered
breeders. Check with the breed clubs or welfare to ensure they would confirm
the breeder is reputable.
- No matter how sweet or sad the puppy looks, make sure
that you know where the litter comes from. Traders often play on potential
owner's sympathies, or trick you into thinking that you are rescuing it and
giving it a better home. The sad reality is that every puppy bought keeps
cruel puppy farms in business and puts legitimate breeders in jeopardy.
These farms would stop tomorrow if demand stopped.
- Be patient. Legitimate breeders will ask you to wait
until the new litter is old enough and ready to be released. Many
irresponsible breeders can have any puppy of your choice ready in a week
because they are brought in from Ireland weekly, many are not vaccinated and
have been taken away from their mothers too early. Ask for pictures of the
litter when they were tiny, caring breeders take lots of pictures of their
pups.
- Never buy a puppy at a car boot sale, or from the back of
a truck. You are unlikely to trace the seller if problems arise. There may
be reasons why the seller wishes to get rid of the dog. It could have
behavioural problems or illnesses.
- If you have already bought a puppy that has started to
show signs of illness go straight to the vet and get it checked over. Make
sure you have kept notes of names, addresses and vehicle numbers and report
any concerns to your local trading standards office who will investigate,
and if necessary, prosecute.
- You may also wish to ask how long the mother has been owned and for evidence of this fact. It is not unknown for breeders to purchase bitches, breed from them next season and sell the pups and bitch soon afterwards. This allows them to produce one or two litters a month. The temperament of the bitch and pups may not be known in these circumstances. Please be careful!
