English Mastiff Breeders
Looking for English Mastiff breeders in Florida can be a difficult task, especially since there are literally thousands of them around. They may be located all over the United States and even the world. Many English Mastiff breeders advertise their pet shops online, on their websites, or through other means. However, by using quality search engines like Yahoo or Google, finding reputable and honest breeders can be a challenge.
Most people who adopt pit bulls tend to go to a local animal shelter instead of a pet store, which is usually not a good idea. Many shelter workers have only seen bred dogs and rarely know anything about proper breeding techniques, nutrition, and care.
Adopting from a pet store can also be dangerous, since you will not know if the dog has been socialized or trained properly, and there is always the possibility that he could get away.
Most importantly, adopting from a shelter allows you to find a great family with whom the dog can mingle and play.
If you do decide to adopt from a shelter, make sure that you check the temperament and health history of the dog carefully before making the final adoption decision. If the prospective breeder seems hesitant to show you any of his or her work, then it may be a good idea to look somewhere else.
You should never choose to adopt a puppy from a breeder that doesn’t have any experience whatsoever in working with dogs of all breeds. Their chances of having a good purebred dog are extremely low since the large majority of breeders don’t have any experience at all. Chances of being able to help you train or adjust to your new dog’s behavior are also greatly diminished since most breeders are not accustomed to training.
The only way you can tell how well the potential breeder will handle your new dog is to ask to see some of his or her work, and perhaps visit the facility where the puppies have been living while they are in foster homes.
Another important thing to keep in mind when looking for English Mastiff breeders in Florida.
That is to make sure that the shelters you are considering are big enough to handle the extra mass of the puppies. A lot of these breeders will only have one dog, and that will be the smallest dog possible. A larger shelter would be able to house several dogs at once, which would make it easier for the shelter workers to handle, as well as making sure no one got hurt.
It may also be more humane to let the puppies live in the shelter than let them go into a boarding kennel. It is usually illegal to sell puppies from Florida directly to pet stores. That is why searching for English mastiff breeders in Florida is slightly easier than trying to find one in another state.
Most large pet stores have agreements with local breeders to buy dogs from them, and sometimes the pet stores will even take them from their own kennels if they are over ten weeks old. That is something to consider because the laws regarding selling a purebred Florida dog directly to a pet store can vary from one state to another, so be sure to check with your local law enforcement before you make any plans to buy a mastiff puppy.
Before you contact any breeders, make sure you know a little about each one.
Find out about the dam, sire (if there is one), and parents. You should be able to get this information from the breeder’s website itself, or the papers, they submit to the American Kennel Club as proof. If the dam and sire are unknown, you can usually find the dam and sire by checking with the American Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
The papers provide more information about each breed and the owner, but be wary of any dog breeders who claim to have AKC evidence – it may not exist.
Ask the breeder about their breeding policies. How many previous mastiff dogs do they have in their stable. Can they offer you advice on choosing a puppy or do they consider this to be a purchase, only? Be careful if the breeder insists that he/she can only breed certain types of mastiffs. A reputable breeder will make it clear what he/she cannot breed and will make arrangements for you to obtain a purebred dog from another source.
English mastiffs are wonderful companions, and a great addition to any family.
However, just like people, they need special attention and care to thrive. That is why it is important to choose carefully when you bring home a new mastiff pup. Choose well and consider your options, and you will find the perfect dog for your family.
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