Our Guide to Buying a Puppy

The Guide to Buying a Puppy shows you:

  • How to choose a dog to suit your lifestyle
  • Where to research health information
  • What breeds to avoid
  • How to use a Puppy Contract (with free download)
  • How to choose a responsible breeder
  • Many more useful tips

More Information for Puppy Buyers

Puppy Contract
Why you should have one how it helps identify ethical breeders.
Breed Clubs
The role of breed clubs and how they are of use to puppy buyers.

"Good temperament and good health, including genetic health, must be the aim of all breeders and the expectation of all prospective puppy owners".

Towards Better Health

We promote a range of schemes and organisations that help puppy buyers and dog breeders alike to make informed choices about the health and welfare of their dogs.

Dog Breeding Reform Group Activities

DBRG Information Leaflet
Outlines our work and activities.
Notes of Meetings
Records of our discussions toward improving breeding regulations.
Position Papers
Our views regarding various topics connected with dog breeding.
Consultation Responses
How we responded to official consultations on animal welfare.
Welfare Reports
A list of reports by various organisations regarding animal welfare.
Dogs are for life. Think carefully. Choose wisely. Love deeply.
Canadian Federation of Humane Societies