You don't have to go to a breeder to find a purebred dog. Here's how.
It may come as a surprise, but you don't have to go through a breeder
to find the perfect purebred dog. If you have your heart set on a specific breed,
there are dog rescues waiting to match you with your ideal companion.
You can help a rescued dog find a forever home and get the dog you've been dreaming about.
There is a misconception that getting a dog from a breed-specific rescue is less desirable than getting one from a breeder. Dogs who end up in rescues
aren't there because they're rejects from breeders, or substandard in any way.
Often, the dogs who end up in these rescues are given up by owners who underestimated
the effort it takes to raise a dog, or they figured out that the breed they chose isn't the right match
for their personality or lifestyle. And many times they are well-loved dogs whose owners had to give them up because of life changes, like moving, divorce,
a new job or leaving the country.
Dogs also end up in breed-specific rescues when puppy mills are shut down. Additionally, when shelters receive pure-bred dogs, usually about 20-30 percent of the dogs they receive, they often turn them over to breed-specific rescues so that the shelter has more room for mixed-breed dogs in need of homes.
Whatever the reason, dogs that end up in breed-specific rescues are every bit as good as any other dog. So if you're convinced you want a purebred dog,
be assured that rescues are a great way to find the perfect companion for you.
Find a breed-specific dog rescue:
So you are absolutely sure you want a purebred dog, and you have narrowed down
the breeds that are right for you. The next step is looking up breed specific rescues.
Luckily, there is a rescue (or many!) for pretty much every breed of dog imaginable.
You can find updated listings of rescues at Adopt-a-Pet, American Kennel Club, Petfinder, where you can search by breed, age, sex,
size and location, and All Dogs Welcome
Also, calling your local shelters and asking for information for nearby breed-specific rescues is always a good place to start.
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