There are many beautiful collie puppies out there, and when you and your family are interested in adopting one or more of these wonderful companions, you don't need to hurry, but to consider all the aspects involved in this decision. Adopting a new puppy is never something that you are going to want to do without taking your time and doing a little research. You have to really do your homework in all aspects regarding the breed of dogs you are interested in and also in all aspects concerning the quality of the breeder you want to buy your dog from, to be sure you will obtain a dog with the qualities you are expecting. Some people are just lucky, they go to any breeder or enter any pet shop, they buy the first dog they see and this will be their best friend for the next 15 or so years, but not all people are that lucky, and you don't want to take the risk of making a choice you will lately regret.
In order to establish clear criteria regarding the puppy you want to acquire and to be sure that the collie breed is suitable for you, you should start through gathering information about different aspects related to that breed of dogs. What better place to get breed information than from the breeder himself? First thing to do is to contact local breeders of this breed of dogs. Start asking questions. When the breeder does not seem to be able to answers your questions, just avoid that breeder, because there is a great possibility that the breeder to be just a dog seller, of no help for you and for the future life of your pet.
Regardless the simplicity of the questions you are asking, the breeder, if a good and responsible one, should be more than willing to take his time to answer all your questions and to teach you all you need to know, because he is interested in the welfare of the puppies he is placing in various families.
You have also the possibility of buying collie puppies from pet shops in your area and even from the specialized departments in some of the supermarkets. While you might think that there is a convenience factor to shopping for puppies this way, you are taking a rather large risk. This is because you are not able to physically see where the collie puppies came from, so therefore, you do not have enough information to make a solid decision on whether or not the puppy you have selected is the best choice for you.
Of course these are not the only possible options when looking for collie pups. There are some people that will have collie puppies that they need to find homes for but they are not professional breeders. These people post their puppies for sale through the local papers. Do not forget to visit the seller to see the collie puppies yourself. The living conditions in the first weeks of life are important.
As you can see, there are a few different places to find collie puppies for sale. Explore the options and choose the best. This way you can be quite sure of the health and temperament of your pet. Many of the health and temperament issues of dogs are related to the living conditions in their first weeks of life.
