Buying a purebred dog it is not a choice to be taken lightly. There are many variables related to sale of dogs to be taken into consideration. Some concern the economic aspect, others the maintenance and still others the relationship that must be created between the new arrival and the family that will welcome him.
L’physical aspect of a puppy or the fads they are secondary (if not to say almost nil) aspects when buying a dog. It’s always best to have a chat with the breeder to decide if that breed is right for you.
What to do when buying a dog?
The sale of purebred dogs (and the purchase) is subjected to a series of mandatory practices that should not be underestimated. First of all, it should be remembered that a dog can only be considered a purebred if it has a pedigree. This is his”pedigree certificate“, which reports all the information about his life, his parents and his grandparents.
How to get the pedigree?
This document is issued by theENCI (Italian National Dog Entity), which certifies the breed. The pedigree price it is really negligible and is usually included in the price at the time of purchase of the dogs.
Buying a dog from a kennel
Having said that, the best advice is to contact an expert breeder, who loves and looks after their dogs with care. The sale of kennel dogs is the safest. The breeder will in fact have to guarantee the presence of the microchip on the dog, inoculated at theASL give one veterinarian (with respective documents).
In addition to the pedigree, after the sale of the dog you will also need to receive the health card relating to vaccinations and the canine passport (in the case of dogs for sale from abroad). Once this is done, it will also be necessary to fill in and sign the form for the transfer of ownership of the dog, which can be found on the ENCI site.
What to know before buying a purebred dog?
1. Documents and timing
The pedigree and the health card are not the only precautions to refer to when buying a dog.
If the sale of dogs concerns puppies, these cannot be separated from their mother before they are three months old. This will allow him not to suffer psychological trauma and to lead a normal social life. It is also indicated visit the farm regularly to learn how to relate to the future four-legged friend, in order to know his character.
2. Useful questions
The breeder is a key figure when thinking about buying dogs. It is recommended to do all possible questions in relation to the dog and, perhaps also to his own parentsin order to learn all the useful notions (origin, temperament, etc.), in particular on the possible ones congenital diseases typical of the dog breed, which may arise in the future and for which the breeder cannot be held responsible.
The breeder will also be able to ask questions of the future owner. Buying dogs is not comparable to buying an object.
3. Needs
To buy a dog (or rather to adopt one), money alone is not enough. We also need to think about other aspects, such as the cutl’ageil sex and theenvironment in which he will live. It is normal that a Rottweiler is not suitable for someone who lives in a studio flat but needs a garden. An adult dog will be “wiser” and less “impulsive” than a puppy that has just known life. A female And less aggressive of a male (usually when in heat).
All family members must agree on the purchase of the dog, so that the new four-legged friend does not perceive that he is not accepted. If there are children at homea breed that best suits their behavior is more suitable, such as Labradors.
Another fundamental point is the time that can be dedicated to the dog. This also has to get used to the absences of the master. Furthermore, it is useless to buy a breed of dog like the Jack Russell, if you are not willing to be as “sporty” as he is.
Where to buy a dog? Beware of scams!
The first rule is to distrust those who propose a purebred dog without pedigree or from those who ask for a surplus for this certificate, it could in fact be a scam or an illegal sale of dogs (probably coming fromEastern Europe).
Furthermore, the dogs for sale in shops, i.e. the “dogs on display“, may have been the object of precisely these illegal trades.
Don’t even give in to those who try to sell a puppy online, asking for money up front, promising a steep discount. There selling dogs online it is very dangerous, as the puppy will probably never arrive, but you will be scammed.
Of course you don’t have to never buy sight unseenit’s always better meet the farmer and the dog you want to adopt to check that it lives in a clean and healthy environment.
Is the purchase of a dog tax deductible?
The purchase of a dog is deductible only if it is a guide dog for a person who is blind or has residual vision.
For detailed information, please contact theRevenue Agency.