First and foremost, you want to make sure that the Leonberger is the right breed for you! Let's assume you did a lot of homework about different breeds and you have decided that the Leonberger is a good breed for you and your living situation. You have met a couple of Leonbergers in person, ideally not only at shows, but also on their home turf. Now you are looking for a puppy - actually you are looking for a good breeder.
Looking for the right puppy (Leonberger or any other breed) starts and ends with looking for the right breeder. Never consider buying a puppy from any source other than a reputable breeder.
Keep in mind that:
- A pet store is NOT a place to get a puppy.
- A flea market or farmers' market is NOT a place to get a puppy.
- Websites that offer pets for sale on the internet are NOT places to get a puppy.
Please learn more about the issues surrounding puppy mills, pet shops and brokers so you can educate other puppy seekers as well!
The most important decision you can make as a prospective Leonberger owner is who your puppy's breeder will be. It is imperative that you find a breeder that you feel comfortable with and trust. Your puppy's breeder should be a resource to whom you can turn for advice, help, and with whom you can share the happiness and milestones that you and your puppy will reach together. Careful research into a breeder will pay big dividends in your puppy's future.
LCA Member Breeders and Stud Owners have agreed to follow the LCA Members Practices.
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