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Our Guide to Buying a Puppy

The Guide to Buying a Puppy shows you:

• How to choose a dog to suit your lifestyle
  
• Where to research health information
• What breeds to avoid
• How to use a Puppy Contract (with free download)
• How to choose a responsible breeder
• Many more useful tips

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More Information for Puppy Buyers

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Puppy Contract
Why you should have one how it helps identify ethical breeders.

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Breed Clubs
The role of breed clubs and how they are of use to puppy buyers.

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"Good temperament and good health, including genetic health, must be the aim of all breeders and the expectation of all prospective puppy owners".

Towards Better Health

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We promote a range of schemes and organisations that help puppy buyers and dog breeders alike to make informed choices about the health and welfare of their dogs.

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Dog Breeding Reform Group Activities

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Notes of Meetings
Records of our discussions toward improving breeding regulations.

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Position Papers
Our views regarding various topics connected with dog breeding.

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Consultation Responses
How we responded to official consultations on animal welfare.

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Welfare Reports
A list of reports by various organisations regarding animal welfare.

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Dogs are for life. Think carefully. Choose wisely. Love deeply.
Canadian Federation of Humane Societies