Buying a new puppy?

Then I suggest you have a look through this website first and make sure you carry out some serious investigation into where your puppy is coming from.

http://www.dogs-r-us.org/undercover.shtml

Also, don't forget that you can get a list of health checks your chosen breed is required to have and check the name of the dam/sire here - http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/se...h/Default.aspx

Anyone else, feel free to add your advice/suggestions/comments.

I've already seen this. Nothing much to say that I haven't already said in the past Im afraid

Sorry, I prob didn't make it clear.

I was hoping to get this on to a thread so that any newcomers might see it when researching buying a puppy.

Good sentiment but its already been done Pidge....see Shadowboxers' Article...

http://www.dogsey.com/dog-articles.php?t=8975

I think this is important and perhaps we could ask Azz if we could have some sort of sticky? Or even something on the homepage with advice about puppy purchasing?

Ahhh Hali answered that one then...

Think you will find that this has already been done.
http://www.dogsey.com/dog-articles.php?t=8975

Oh I know about Shadowboxers article, I wanted to link people to this video story. I couldn't see it on there.

Seeing it for themselves might make them think twice about where the pup comes from.

http://www.dogsey.com/showthread.php?t=24091

I think one really comprehensive sticky would be a great idea. That's an interestng link Pidge. It's such a problem and I think you're right - the forum needs some really in-your-face advice for people that might come here before they buy and perhaps not even post.

I've been trying to 'educate' on a Kerry Katona fan forum - trying to get the message across without getting thrown off the forum - it's hard!