Siberian Husky Breeders - Before you buy, part 2
Siberian Husky Breeders – About Good Breeders
If pet quality matters to you, you will have some homework to do while you’re looking for that perfect, lucky, little cuddly Siberian Husky puppy whom you’re going to share your life with. Investigate a breeder; don’t settle for the first one you find because it’s convenient.
Just like a good breeder will take the time to interview you to get to know you, you should take this opportunity to do the same. There are some issues which can quickly indicate if you’ve found the right breeder or if you should turn around and run away. If you need more information on what a good breeder should be like, read the article “How to select a good Siberian Husky breeder”. Here are some things you should look out for…
Before any purchase agreements are made, a Siberian Husky breeder should be interested to meet you (if you live within a reasonable distance) and welcome you to visit his/her kennel, as well as meet the parents of the puppies. (The “father” may not always be on site, if outside stud services were used.)
If a breeder doesn’t want you to visit the kennel, or doesn’t ask you any questions about yourself, your expectations, and just wants to sell you a dog, you might not be dealing with a reputable/ethical breeder and you should stay away. If the kennel is not clean and the dogs do not look healthy, or they act in a neurotic way, that is a red flag and you should stay away.
If the kennel contains too many breeds of dogs, you might be dealing with a puppy mill and you should definitely stay away from that. A good breeder should not reproduce too many breeds at once if she/he has offspring quality at heart.
Do not be upset if a Siberian Husky breeder refuses to sell you a dog. They know what their dogs require to stay healthy and happy, and you might indeed not be ready to take care of such a breed. Should this happen, you might want to consider a different breed that will fit better within your family and schedule.
No matter which breed you ultimately choose, make sure you are ready to commit the necessary time and resources to take good care of your pet, for the entire duration of its life. If you cannot afford to purchase a dog from a breeder, or you are looking for another alternative to puppy mills, the next article “Rescue / Adoption of a Siberian Husky, Before you buy, part 3” is for you
