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Feb 13, 2010 
Advantages and Disadvantages of Dog Adoption and Breeder
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When you want to have a puppy or a dog in your house there are two ways to get them, by dog adoption or dog breeder. There are couples advantages and disadvantages about this dogs adoption and dog breeders ways. Today I will share to you what they are, from what I learn.
First let’s discuss about the advantage when adopt a dog from dog adoption agencies, dog adoption shelter or dog adoption center. There are many positive things you can have by adopting dogs from dog adoption shelters.
Dogs at dog shelter commonly have been trained the basic dog training like potty training, sit-stay-down training and chewing training. Almost all the dogs have been spayed or neutered which can save you the cost for this need when adopting a dog. Puppies need a series of vaccinations which will be done by the dog shelter so you can save this expenses which cost a lot, as we know almost all dogs at dog shelters are mature and adult dogs.
You can see the appearance, size and temperament of the adoption dog very clearly so you will not be mistaken when choosing one. You can have a dog with lower price at dog adoption center, you just to pay for their services like feeding, training, medical treatment and temperament evaluation check but not as much as you raised it yourself and it is worthy.
Dog adoption agencies got many stock of dog breed so you can choose as you like. The staff also knowledgeable about the dog and willing to help you because they also want to help these dogs to find better home and owner.
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That’s why when you are going to adopt the dog from one dog shelter you need to sign a form that say that if you are not be able to take care the dog again you will have to give it back only to this dog shelter.
The disadvantages of adopting a dog are you don’t know about the puppyhood of your adoption dog. So sometimes the dogs can have traumatic event from the past that need to be understand and retrained to cure it. Some dog shelter staffs may know about this so search for complete information when adopting the dog and don’t be hesitate to contact them again when there are problems with the dog.
Now come the advantages of dog breeder. You can get a good quality of puppy when you go to dog breeder. When you need to have a specific dog breed then dog breeders are the answer. Puppies on dog breeders are care with love and from high quality and pure parents of the breed. So there is no worry about the unknown hereditary illnesses, it can be checked by the dog breed history.
Have a puppy from dog breeder are the best choice if you are insist in raising a good puppy from the start and teach them all the thing you want him to know, some said just like having a new baby. You can have after service from the breeder about the best way to raise the puppy, this is the very plus of having puppy from dog breeder because they are an expert in this breed.
The disadvantages of having a puppy from dog breeders are it is hard to find a quality reputable, trusted and truly dog breeder. Nowadays many people
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become a dog breeder just interested in the money they are getting not because they love and care so much for the dog and want to breed the best of them. The price of pure breed is quite expensive depends on the selected breed. It costs from $500 to $1500 for single puppy.
You also must consider the expenses for raising the puppy from the start till it become and adult dog. The expenses include the dog food, vaccinations, grooming supplies, routine health medical check, puppy training equipment and classes, kennels and many others. But you must remember above all the cost and time you spend for the puppy you will get their endless and unconditional love for all the time no matter what happens.
Hope this article can help when you are going to have a dog or puppy. Enjoy reading.
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