When looking to get a pup

Always. ALWAYS go to a recommended breeder. Never buy a dog from a 'friend' or from a newspaper advert. Even more important if you are new to this breed. You will need the help of a good breeder starting from before you get your pup.

There are many people that can provide you with a Siberian Husky - some good and some bad. Because of the traits of this breed, you need to ensure you get a dog suited to the environment that you will be bringing it into and that you have the full support/help of your breeder.

It can be very difficult to make a rational choice when you really want a dog, but you could end up with an animal that is not suited to you or your home. Picking the right breeder could be the difference between you enjoying your new Sibe or not. A few basic guidelines are below:

• Never buy a dog from a newspaper/internet advertisement. Recommended breeders only.
• Don't buy a dog from the 1st person who offers you one. Shop around, visit other breeders. Take your time.
• When you find a breeder, Go visit them. Do they ask you lots of questions about you, your home life, other animals, children etc? A good breeder will be more concerned with where their dogs are going to than your money.
• Are the parents KC registered? Does the breeder have breeding rights for the mother? Are the pups registered? If the pups are not registered you will not be able to show or race the pup.
• Make sure you see one of the Pups parents - usually the Mother. Watch what the mother is like both with you and with the pups. A Siberian Mother can be protective of their offspring, but you shouldn't experience aggression if you are sensible around the puppies.
• Have the pups been brought up in the house or outside? If outside they may not have had too much human contact and might cause you a problem when you get them home.
• Are you getting a pup that is less than 8 weeks old? Weeks 5 - 6 is the most important for a puppy. These are the weeks that the mother teaches a pup social skills - like how not to play so rough and how to behave around others. If you get a pup earlier than the normal 8 weeks you may have problems with the pup.

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