| One of the hardest choices you will make is where | | | | Their one and only consideration is for the money. |
| to buy your Silky Terrier puppy from. You will have | | | | Most do not even take their dogs to a vet when |
| to do your research and be aware of those to avoid. | | | | needed. The dogs live in worse than inhabitable |
| First we will talk about the two types of breeders to | | | | conditions. Usually stacked right on top of each other. |
| avoid- | | | | The dogs are malnourished, which makes the puppies |
| Backyard Breeders or a Hobby Breeder - | | | | grow unhealthy or you'll find later the puppy has |
| What is a backyard breeder? This is someone who | | | | several health issues. |
| has a litter of puppies in the paper because they | | | | So be careful. You can generally spot these breeders |
| wanted to breed their dog so the dog could have a | | | | if they have multiple dog breeds for sale or do not |
| litter of puppies or so that their Aunt Susie could | | | | ask any questions about where the puppy is going. |
| have a puppy. | | | | They do not care. |
| Serious breeders have a love of the breed. They | | | | 3 Tips to Finding a Reputable Breeder |
| want to make it better with their contribution. They | | | | - Visit local dog shows. Reputable Silky Terrier |
| do not breed a female to a male without knowing | | | | breeders are at the shows in your area. They feel |
| the pedigree and if these two dogs are right for | | | | that showing their dogs is very important. You can |
| each other. | | | | ask them questions after the event is over. Silky |
| What do I mean by this? Well do both of these | | | | Terrier breeders love to talk about their dogs. |
| pedigrees come disease free? If not, then you need | | | | - Search online. You do have to be careful. So ask |
| to take that particular dog out of the breeding pool. | | | | for references and expect questions about yourself |
| These breeders do not know this information | | | | from serious breeders. They feel like these dogs are |
| because they do not know enough to ask about it. | | | | part of their family and are not going to send them |
| They might be polluting the Silky Terrier breed with | | | | to just anybody,especially if they feel the fit is not |
| dogs that have diseases. | | | | right |
| Puppy mills - | | | | - Find a Silky Terrier specific club. They will have |
| What could be worse than buying from a puppy mill? | | | | legitimate breeders listed on their site. |
| These people do not care about the breed at all. | | | | |