Buy A Purebred

Purebred dog lovers swear by the reliability of their breeds temperament and looks. Getting a purebred from a reputable, caring breeder can be a wonderful choice for you and your family.

Purebred Pros

• Often tested for health or genetic defects
• Have predictable temperaments
• Have predictable physical characteristics
• Choosing a purebred is great if you're looking for a dog for a specific function, for example, a guard dog, a hunting dog, a dog to herd sheep, pull a sled, or even dig for truffles

Purebred Cons

• Generally much more expensive than mixed breeds
• Popular, trendy, breeds attract bad breeders and puppy mills
• Tend to suffer from genetic and health diseases due to limited genetic diversity

Congratulations! A purebred dog can be a wonderful companion and friend. Purebreds have highly predictable physical characteristics and behaviours, so you won’t need to spend a long time searching for perfect combination.

The first thing to do is to decide on a breed of purebred dog. Even if you have a good idea of the breed you’re interested in, taking a little time to do some research can help ensure that you’ve made the right choice.

If you choose a purebred dog, you’ll need to learn a lot about how to choose a reputable breeder. Good breeders may mean a bit of a wait for available puppies, but you should end up with a happy, healthy, puppy in the end.