Need help in buying a puppy

India
January 11, 2011 3:19am CST
I am an avid dog lover and I am planning to get a puppy for myself, scared of big breeds though. Can anyone suggest me a healthy breed available in India. And is it possible to get the pup's medical records, pedigree charts etc? I would prefer breeds with lesser coat and dark coloration. Please advice.
1 response
@inu1711 (5285)
• Romania
11 Jan 11
Hello Sachin and welcome to myLot. I don't know about the breeds of dogs available in India but I think that there are some general rules applicable in any country. If you want to buy a puppy with pedigree and having his parents medical tested for the most common diseases, you must be prepared to pay more. All those medical tests and conformation shows cost, and a responsible breeder will charge you for this. Even if you buy such a puppy, nothing will guarantee the health of the dog, as genetics can play tricks sometimes. For example you can buy a puppy comming from two parents displasya free, and the pup can have a form of displasya. About the breed you should look for, you should better try a dog breed selector. There are plenty on the Internet. There are other things you may want to consider beside the size and coat color. Here's a dog breed selector from Dyscovery.com: http://animal.discovery.com/breedselector/dogselector.do
• India
12 Jan 11
Hey thanks a ton inu1711. So I've decided to do some research and let me see if I can get one. The website you referred is awesome. Thank you so much.
@inu1711 (5285)
• Romania
12 Jan 11
Hi, I'm glad I could help you. I hope you'll be back to tell us your decision. I wish you good luck!