purchasing a puppy - Advice
 

Please... be patient when shopping for a puppy. Every dog type has its pros and cons and the more you know about a breed, the more you will choose one that is most suitable for you.
 

Plan to spend time with the litter as much as possible. Puppies' personalities and individual characteristics begin to shine through at about 6 weeks of age. By the time your puppy is ready to go home, you will already be somewhat familiar.
 

During the first 9 weeks, the puppies will have been introduced to the usual 'people noises' by the breeder family. As pack animals, it is natural for a pup's littermates and its mother to teach it socialization. This, in turn, will help your pup prepare for the changes to come.
 

While waiting for your new puppy, you will want to read up on normal puppy development and what to expect as your puppy matures. A few suggestions for helpful reading materials are:
 

Lynn & Lola

(The links below will take you to Amazon.Com Book Store)

Art of Raising a Puppy

How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With

The Perfect Puppy: How to Raise a Well-Behaved Dog

Puppy Hugs' is committed to providing the highest quality canine companions through selective breeding, good nutrition, proper veterinary care, and loving, human contact.

Call or e-mail me with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Lynn Schneider - Puppy Hugs
218-566-1226