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You puppy is out there, how do you go about finding him or her? Your first instinct, of course, is to search locally. And that's not a bad idea. By all means look around for a Mastiff locally.But don't let proximity of breeder be the tipping point in your adopting your new friend. A good dog is definitely worth traveling for. Don't get a puppy based on convenience. Be patient, show dog owners are happy to share their knowledge of good Mastiff breeders, or they may raise puppies themselves Why would they be so nice? First, they love dogs - and obviously Mastiffs in particular. And they show Mastiffs. They wouldn't want any second rate or substandard breeder to be perpetuating inferior dogs. So you can count on these folks being pretty candid about the good and bad breeders they've encountered. As you talk with these people, you'll undoubtedly acquire several business cards of different breeders. Follow up on these leads. Telephone them. Chat with them for a while. This conversation doesn't commit you to even viewing a litter. What should you be getting from this conversation? You're getting a feel for the breeder's" dog ethics" as well as his or her commitment to the Mastiff as a breed. Don't worry that you may not be exactly sure what answers you're looking for - or even what questions to ask. Right about now you're going on your intuition. Trust me, you'll know. A good example of an inferior breeder would be someone who is mainly interested in talking dollars. What your looking for is a "Mastiff ambassador". Listen to how willing he is to listen and answer your questions. Make as many phone calls as is necessary. This is not a decision to be made casually. When you do finally find one with whom you're comfortable, who either has a litter available or whose dog is expecting, make an appointment with him. Be prepared though. He'll probably ask you at least as many questions as you plan on asking him. That's a dead giveaway that he's conscientious and love his Mastiffs - he'll interrogate you (or it'll at least seem that way!) Find out how long he's bred Mastiffs, what he loves about the breed. Depending on your interest, you'll want to know if his Mastiffs are show dogs or pets. Ask about issues particular to the breed such as property needs and health issues. Also, expect the breeder to ask as many questions or more than you. Expect to be interrogated--that's a good sign. After you've narrowed your search, the waiting begins. Puppies are sold in order of interest so be expected to wait, however if they way is too long, just pick the next breeder on your list. Finally, you get that call you've been waiting for. The babies are ready for viewing. By the time you get a chance to view your potential new baby, he'll probably be eight to ten weeks old. At this age, the puppies will easily display their various personalities. You'll also be able to see how these little guys (relatively speaking) interact with you and your family. And make sure the entire family participates in the selection process. Of course, your decison will be based on your plans for your Mastiff. Do you want to raise Mastiffs? Are you interested in a show dog, if that's the case make sure you select a dog that exhibits the proper characteristics. If you're looking for a family pet, then select a dog whose personality will fit in with the family. You want a lover, not a looker(of course you could find it all in one package!). Make your decision, then agree on the price. Of course you may need to wait to pick up your puppy. Take this time to prepare your house. What's a little more waiting? And one more thing--enjoy your new puppy! Article Source: http://www.articlewheel.com
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