Thinking of a Braque d'Auvergne Puppy?

 

Ask yourself these questions first.

 

Are you absolutely sure this is the breed for you, have you researched the breed thoroughly?

Do you have the commitment to train this sensitive, intelligent, sensitive breed and the patience to wait up to three years for it to mature?

Do you have access to safe, free running exercise grounds to use up that boundless energy?

Is your garden dog proof?

Is your home ready for a chewing, peeing, slobbering bundle of fun?  

A larger breed can be a big financial commitment, feeding, insurance, vet’s fees, vaccinations, worming, training classes, kennelling during holidays etc. Are you prepared to give up some of lifes’ little luxuries if necessary?

Is someone home most of the day, a Bd'A needs company.

Does the whole family want a dog?

 

If you can answer yes to all these questions and the Braque d'Auvergne really is the breed for you then the following points may help in your search for the right puppy for you.

 

Don’t just buy a puppy from the first litter that you see, try to look at the breed as a whole.

Visit some adult dogs in their own home; attend shows, Discover Dogs at CRUFTS/Earls Court, Club events. Find out which lines have the type and nature that appeal to you.

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Be prepared to wait for the right puppy, it is a 10-12 year commitment and with a rare breed you may have to wait longer than would be considered the norm in numerically stronger breeds.

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Find out about inherited defects, for example have the parents been hip scored.

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Always see a puppy with its mother, and try to see the whole litter. A photograph of the sire if not the sire himself should be available to see.

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A puppy should be well covered, not skinny or ribby, it should smell clean, have bright and clear eyes with no discharge. Check the ears, nose and anus these too should be clean and free from discharge. Be wary of timid puppies that cower away.

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Do not expect to take your pup home straight away. It should be at least seven weeks old.

Ask about feeding your pup, you should get a diet sheet and a supply of food .

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Ask about feeding the dog as an adult.

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Ask about exercise for the growing pup.

Ask about worming, inoculations, insurance, KC registration, endorsements etc.

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These are just a few points to help you in the task of selecting a puppy.

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Remember take your time, be informed and you are likely to have a faithful friend for life

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As a Breed Club we can help direvt you towards future litters both in the UK and abroad.