Its sad when a normal dog rescue charges $150 - $250 to adopt a dog and people think that the rescue or charity is making money.

If you buy a show quailty pup.. DO SOMETHING WITH IT!!!

If you’re about to buy a high energy dog off a good breeder, watch their face when you say you live in a city, You will need more than luck getting approved.

Sometimes a groomer is needed for dogs with hair that's so matted no way could you get a brush through their coat. Expect to pay much less overall and have a better condition dog if you visit a groomer once a month

You should study the breed you want before buying it, this is an endemic problem, you see hundreds of crazy hunting/working dogs in the responsibility of people that don’t fulfil their needs.

Judging is a privilege which requires professionalism and awareness.

Bad grooming can make dog look structurally unsound for example clipping the topline to look arched or swayed when it isn’t

You should be able to see the puppy’s parents, brothers and sisters, and where they were raised. Good breeders have nothing to hide and will brag about their work.

Breed standards of dogs are very old almost all were created over 100 years ago

You may also be able to find a breeder will give you recommendations on which vaccines make sense (may not be all)

To become a judge one must be proficient in knowing the dogs breed standard.

Breeding is extremely difficult and expensive work if done correctly.

These lifetime Breeders will always know more about puppies and dogs welfare care and feeding than a prospective pet home buyer