| Time to get your new baby mastiff puppy? | | | | You will want to look for a breeder who exposes the |
| Congratulations! Mastiffs are among the most loyal | | | | puppy to many different sounds, people, and |
| and wonderful dogs. With proper training, they make | | | | environments. Keep in mind that while the puppies are |
| both excellent guard dogs and great family pets. In | | | | young, they probably won't leave the property in order |
| order to make sure you get the best dog possible, you | | | | to prevent them from acquiring diseases. But even on |
| will want to quiz the breeder before agreeing to take | | | | the property, they can be exposed to children, |
| one of his or her puppies. Here are some questions | | | | strangers, the sounds of household appliances, and |
| you should ask any breeder you are considering. | | | | other animals. |
| 1. Do you breed puppies for pets, for show, or both? | | | | 4. Can you have a veterinarian examine the puppy |
| There are breeders who fall into each of these | | | | before committing to keeping him? |
| categories. If you are looking for a family pet, for | | | | Much like you would want your mechanic to examine |
| example, you will not want to work with a breeder | | | | a used car before you buy, you should have the |
| who only breeds dogs for show. | | | | opportunity to make sure your new puppy is free of |
| 2. What are the breeder's goals for breeding his dogs? | | | | illness or disease before taking him home. Most |
| This will tell you a lot about how the breeder feels | | | | breeders will not have a problem with this, but be |
| about the dogs. If his only goal is to make money | | | | prepared to put down a deposit if required. |
| selling dogs, you may not end up with a quality animal, | | | | These are just a few questions to get you started |
| because he is over breeding the mother and farming | | | | when searching for your new mastiff puppy. Good |
| out the puppies too soon. | | | | luck! |
| 3. How are the puppies socialized? | | | | |