Points to Consider when Choosing a puppy

We do not breed litters very often and when we do it is usually to keep a puppy ourselves. If you are looking for a puppy, we wish you good luck in your search - below are a few pointers to help you.

It is a fact that there are some unscrupulous breeders who will charge the most they think they can possibly get and persuade you that the high cost indicates you have bought a puppy of the best breeding and value. Do not think that because you are asked to pay more than the going rate by the breeder that you will be buying a superior puppy, despite the breeder telling you so - it most certainly won't. Small kennels of breeders are the backbone of a breed and often have the breeds best interests most at heart. They do not breed for money but for the love of their chosen breed. Look for a breeder who rears their pups in clean conditions on the very best food and without cutting corners, where the pups look bright eyed, alert and healthy, and the pups have been well socialised, someone who has put a great deal of thought into the breeding of the pups and lines of the dogs used and not just used any old dog because it was handy or available at the time. The current price of plummer terriers is in the region of between £200 to £300 at the very most for a well bred, well reared puppy of traceable ancestry (pedigree), there are pups offered for less than this but this does not make them inferior.

Some useful pointers to consider when choosing your pup:

Never consider buy a puppy who:

is flea infested or worm ridden (large swollen abdomen)
is kept in bad conditions
has a dull lifeless coat and dull eyes
shys away from human contact
is unsocialised
you cannot see at least the puppy with its mother
because you feel sorry for it.

Do consider buying a puppy who:

is from a reputable breeder
is healthy and bold
is full of life and vitality
has been well-reared and nurtured by its breeder
has a clean glistening coat and free from fleas and signs of worm infestation
where the breeder encourages and responds positively to your questions
where the breeder questions you about the home and type of life you will offer the pup
if you are looking for a dog to work, make sure you do some research and find a pup from working lines

Don't be afraid to ask the breeder questions about the parents of the puppy, about how it has been reared and whether they have a policy of taking back dogs to rehome if unsuitable. The very best of breeders will respond positively to your questions as they hold themselves responsible for each and every puppy they breed and rear.

Check out the Working Plummer Terrier Network where plummer terrier puppies are sometimes advertised .
Why not join The Plummer Terrier Forum and find out more about the breed?

"The main pre-requisite of the good breeder is the extent of responsibility he or she bears for every single dog bred in their kennels. The responsibility does not end with the sale of the dog but continues throughout its life. Every dog without exception should always be able to find a home with its breeder in case of need. The true breeder feels bound to care for the dogs he or she breeds much as parents feel bound to support their children."
Dieter Fleig