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  1. 1
    Research the breed to make sure this is the right dog for you.
  2. 2
    Find a breeder. Contact your breeds national kennel club via internet or ask your veterinarian.
  3. 3
    Search or ask for list of breeder's who are in good standing with the breed specific kennel club.
  4. 4
    Look for a breeder that trains and uses their dogs to do what the dog was developed to do (i.e hunting, hearding, guarding). These are known as "working kennels" and the dogs are generally more healthy and live longer than kennels who just breed to show their dogs. Never buy from a pet-store, those puppies come from puppy mills and aren't as healthy as they should be.
  5. 5
    Contact the breeder and begin their application process.
  6. 6
    Communicate what type of dog you would like. - Male vs Female. - Dominant vs Submissive - High or low prey drive - Companion or guardian.
  7. 7
    When you meet the puppies spend time with each one individually. A good puppy will seek out your attention, follow you, and should not be shy of loud noises. Don't be dismissive of a less outgoing puppy, he may just be tired.
  8. 8
    Ask to meet the sire and dam to get an idea of how the puppy will be as an adult.

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