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The next time you decide to put on a small barbecue party in your backyard during the warm, sunny summer months, make considerations for your dog and other guest's dogs. Most friend and family gatherings are planned and entertained without a single thought of providing an atmosphere where both dogs and people can enjoy themselves together.

Some of you would absolutely love to own a puppy that could aspire to becoming show ring material. If this is the case, it is important to realize that the breeder has no way of knowing how well an 8-week old puppy will turn out as a top-notch show dog. In fact, no reputable breeder will ever guarantee a tiny puppy as a “show dog”. If a breeder does make this claim, then be adamant about making your skepticism known. What the breeder can say, which is perfectly acceptable, is “from all appearances at this time, the puppy seems to be of show quality and if no major faults develop, he could be a great show prospect.” Then it is up to you to ask what the faults are (major and minor), and keep your eyes open for them.

There are three different types of dog breeders: the large professional breeder, the small professional breeder, and what is usually referred to as the “backyard breeder”. There are some advantages of buying your puppy from a small professional breeder. Shopping for a new puppy through a small breeder is one of the best choices you could make. These breeders offer much more personal help with questions and interests than larger breeder organizations do, and with more respected care for their puppies than you could possibly imagine.