| Deciding to add a Pit Bull terrier to the family is a big | | | | - How many litters per year do you have? |
| step. You should have already done research on the | | | | - Where are your puppies kept? |
| breed to learn the characteristics that Pits possess, | | | | - Are your puppies socialized? |
| and you should have also decided on a male of | | | | - Etc. |
| female. Once you've tackled those hurdles, it is time | | | | You can also contact your veterinarian and ask them |
| for the next step... finding the perfect puppy for your | | | | for a referral. A vet will typically know the health of |
| family. | | | | a breeder's lines, so they can be a great source of |
| The best way that I would suggest for finding great | | | | inside info. |
| puppies is to check with your local American Pit Bull | | | | You most certainly want to stay away from pet |
| Terrier club. Get in touch with the club's president and | | | | shops and puppy mills. In most cases, these sources |
| find out when the club meets. Attend a meeting, get | | | | obtain their puppies from a variety of places and it is |
| to know some of the members, and begin asking | | | | nearly impossible to know if they come from healthy |
| around for breeder recommendations. | | | | bloodlines or not. Also, these shops often charge |
| Alternatively, you can buy dog magazines and go | | | | large amounts of money for their dogs and prey on |
| through the breeder listings contained in the | | | | the uneducated, spur-of-the-moment dog buyer.. |
| resources section. Take some time to call the | | | | Lastly, be sure not to buy a puppy from the first |
| breeders who you are interested in possibly working | | | | breeder you meet and don't buy the first puppy that |
| with, and spend a brief while on the telephone with | | | | you see. All puppies are cute. Spend time with many |
| them. Ask them questions such as: | | | | puppies so you can see the differences in their |
| - How long have you been actively breeding Pit Bulls? | | | | personalities and you'll make a more educated choice |
| - How long have you been involved with the breed? | | | | I assure you. |