Puppyfinder has been developed as a result of the many emails and phone calls we have received at our kennels.co.uk site, requesting guidance on many aspects of choosing a puppy and how to prepare for him.
Listing on Puppyfinder
If you would like your kennel added there is a single Admin fee of £25 for a permanent listing on both this site and kennels.co.uk
Included is a profile of your kennels and an image of one of your dogs.
You are welcome to send us images of your adults and puppies which we will link to your listing and your website. Galleries like this are very eye-catching and visitors forward them to friends.
In our site petnametags.co.uk we have tracked down some of the prettiest, smartest and most amusing name tags for your new puppy.
The breed profiles on the the kennels site give quite a lot of guidance on what to expect from different breeds, and further advice can be sought from the breed clubs and breeders. Dog breeders are always happy to talk to people with a genuine interest in their breed.
We know from emails and phone calls we receive that for many the dream puppy turns out to be anything but, and that re-homing is inevitable.
When a decision has to be made about re-homing a pet it is very hard for everyone involved. Often the trauma could have been avoided with a little more research before bringing the puppy home.
If things do turn out badly then we have some advice on our Rescue page and plenty of links to Dog Rescue organisations. If there are problems, speak to your dog's breeder first and then Breed Rescue.
Briards can be excellent family dogs
Small children and dogs are fine together if they are properly supervised. The puppy should have a safe place to go and the child must understand that the puppy is not a toy. This means constant supervision. If you don't have the time then leave a puppy until a bit later.
When you buy a puppy you are hoping for a companion, a member of the family for many years, who will give you lots of pleasure. Choose well, and that should be the case. It is vital to be realistic about what you can offer a puppy and whether the giant breed that has caught your eye is really a good idea.
Our aim at puppyfinder.org.uk is to put people searching for puppies in touch with responsible breeders who either have litters or are planning litters in the near future. All the advice we give is based on many years experience of working with dogs, both our own and other people's.
Whatever the breed, your new puppy will need quite a few essentials ready for when you bring him home. We have brought together some of the essentials and not-quite-so-essentials here.
Afghan Puppy
There is a lot of information on the characteristics of different breeds on the kennels site which is well worth reading. Make sure the puppy you think you want is the one you really want.
Mastiff Puppies
Briard Puppy and Birman
If there are already cats in the household, careful introductions have to be made and the probability is that they will get on pretty well.
Generally, cats are in charge in the house; puppies very soon learn that claws are sharp and hurt.
Take your time over making the decision about which puppy to buy. The more you do your homework the more likely it is that the new puppy will be everything you hoped for.
This site has an extremely useful Aptitude Test to discover the personality type of both puppies and adults. A common mistake to make is feeling sorry for the shy puppy at the back - don't take him, he'll almost certainly grow into a nervous adult.
