Author: Bruval Krislin
Are you looking for that perfect Mastiff puppy? You feel the
Mastiff is just the best dog that ever (we concur whole-heartedly!).
You need the perfect Mastiff puppy to become part of your family.
You puppy is out there, how do you go about finding him or her?
Follow your first inclination and start with a local search. Try the
paper and phone book. Whatever you do, don't get a puppy based on the
convenience of finding a local breeder. What's a little distance
compared to the joy of finding your perfect puppy.
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
What do they have to gain from their sharing? They have a common love
for Mastiffs . Since they show Mastiffs, they wouldn't recommend a
second-rate breeder. They want quality Mastiffs passed on. Collect
business card and phone numbers from these nice people. Place a quick
phone call to your leads, you're not making a commitment, just checking
them out.
As you talk to breeders, you'll get a feel for their commitment and
ethics. Believe what your instinct is telling you. If you get a "bad
feeling" check that breeder off your list.
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.
Take your time and do your homework. This is a major decision . When
you find a quality breeder, who has a litter available or soon to be
available, make an appointment. Be prepared to get the "second degree".
A good breeder is concerned about where his pups will end up.
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.
Don't be offended by the number of questions the breeder asks you - or
even by the nature of some them. He's asking because he just cares that
much for his Mastiffs - and that's always a good sign.
As you narrow your choices in the way of possible breeders, don't
narrow it to only one. Make a list of several and then prioritize that
list by your initial preferences. You may have to wait until other
potential owners have made their adoption selections. After all, it's a
first-come, first-serve world in dog breeding. Once you find the
breeder - and "mom dog" - of your choice, you're probably be placed on
a waiting list for the babies. While this could be irritating,
especially since you want your new puppy NOW, view this as a good
thing. This is definitely a signal that you've chosen a quality
breeder. If you believe that the wait involved is excessive - and only
you can decide that - you can always decide to adopt from your second
choice of Mastiff breeders.
Finally, all the research and waiting is about to pay off--the puppies
are here! Make arrangements for a visit. You may or may not take the
puppies home, depending on their age.
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!).
After you negotiate your price, you may have to wait another week or
two. That will give you time to prepare your home for the latest member.
Oh, by the way - have a great time with your new "baby"!
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