How do I ethically buy a pedigree dog?

[yozzerblue]

The kennel club have a list of licensed breeders in your area. Licensed breeders are checked out by the local council. Pups must be kennel club registered. It is important that you can see both parents too. If that is not possible at least speak to stud dog owner and check out paperwork dates, pedigrees and validity of said mating is genuine.

 

[franksinatra]

Jesus, really?

A lab will be in that price bracket at the minute.

 

[kippax123]

I have 2 rescue dogs. There definitely the best option if you can. The backgrounds for some of these dogs are tragic.

 

[Two Gun Bob]

Dogs Home, Harpurhey if it’s still going?

We got a beautiful Golden Retriever from there in 1982 and apparently it had just arrived so we took it on and a mighty fine animal it turned out to be. Always a sad sight as you get to the end cages and the poor dogs are doing every trick in the book they can just to get owned. Last cage we came to was an ugly mongrel on a microphone singing My Way : /

Harpurhey dogs do it best.

 

[TheRemainsOfTheDave]

Jesus, really?

Yes. We lost our Westie earlier this year and couldn't believe the prices for puppies when we were ready to start looking again. Even older pedigree dogs are being sold at inflated prices, I've just seen a 4yo Westie for sale at £1600.

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Get a rescue dog.

 

[Tuearts right boot]

If you value your house, furniture, clothes, garden and any other property you may or may not own, get a terrapin.
Mine had a nun the other day, walking along the river minding her own business when suddenly Chester got her, poor woman....she came out of it unscathed but covered in dirty paw marks.

 

[Ste1969]

Prices have rocketed

Puppy prices soar during coronavirus lockdown

The cost of a puppy has more than doubled, with dogs typically selling for nearly £1,900.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Bovril]

I hate dogs, cats, pets you name it can't see the point of not being able to do what you want because of the pet being left at home. Added to that the food you have to buy, the walks, vets etc etc. I am probably missing the point and understand why people want a pet but not for me.

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

Me, the kids and the Mrs all want a dog to add to our two cats and have decided on a golden Labrador, however, we don't have a clue were to buy one. I've heard lots of reports of unethical sellers who 'farm' these dogs and knock them out for a profit. I want to buy a healthy, happy, loved puppy from a reputable source and be confident knowing that I've purchased from someone who's first priority was the dog they're selling to me.

Can anyone recommend a reputable source?

Have you had a puppy before?