X-mas Puppies Again

This will mostly reiterate some of last year's blogs about getting puppies for X-mas. I did want to emphasize a few points though, then we'll get to the links.

First of all, Mudd Puppies does not sell puppies or recommend breeders. If you want a dog at any time, we strongly urge you to check with one of the local shelters. The main ones I know of in Columbia are The Central Missouri Humane Society, Columbia Second Chance, Happy Tails, and the newest, Precious Paws. Or, if you are looking for a specific breed, the AKC has a comprehensive list of breed specific rescues on their website.

You should also be weary of breeders who will not let you see their facilities, is selling their dogs on the internet or through the newspaper. These may truly be the result accidental breedings, the person may truly be trying to make things convenient for you, but then again, they may be from a puppy mill with questionable health and behavior problems.

Also, keep in mind that just because a dog is registered doesn't mean he's from good breeding. Of course AKC registration is the best known, but there are other registries that are just as good that are not AKC. However, there are some groups who have banded together to create registries that aren't worth the paper their printed on. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the registry if you are looking to get a dog with papers.

I go into a lot more depth in my previous blogs linked below, plus I get into some other topics. If you want to get a puppy for someone for X-mas, be sure you know what you are doing and how it will effect the dog.

http://muddpuppies.blogspot.com/2009/09/puppies-for-sale-at-mudd-puppies.html

http://muddpuppies.blogspot.com/2009/11/puppies-for-x-mas.html

http://muddpuppies.blogspot.com/2009/12/dog-adoptions.html

http://muddpuppies.blogspot.com/2009/12/registered-dogs.html