This might be a dumb question, but I am looking to get a puppy in a little over a year from now. I don't necessarily need to go to a reputable breeder because it will be a companion dog most likely, and I'm staying away from BYBs. However, I do want either a border collie, brittany, or vizsla.
I'll be keeping my eye on petfinder and other shelter websites, but I was wondering if its common to ask a rescue to contact you if they receive any puppies or younger dogs? It does seem like more work for them, but I won't be checking their websites every day to know if any new dogs are in.
Or if anyone else has any thoughts, if there are any "alert systems" for new pups entering the rescue system!
Thanks
ETA: I realized that saying "don't need to go to a reputable breeder" might set off alarms
basically my preference for acquiring my dog will be
1. Through a rescue/shelter
2. Reputable Breeder (second option)
I'll be keeping my eye on petfinder and other shelter websites, but I was wondering if its common to ask a rescue to contact you if they receive any puppies or younger dogs? It does seem like more work for them, but I won't be checking their websites every day to know if any new dogs are in.
Or if anyone else has any thoughts, if there are any "alert systems" for new pups entering the rescue system!
Thanks
ETA: I realized that saying "don't need to go to a reputable breeder" might set off alarms
basically my preference for acquiring my dog will be
1. Through a rescue/shelter
2. Reputable Breeder (second option)