Buying a Puppy

These are some guidelines to purchasing a puppy. Remember you are hopefully going to have this dog to share your life for many years, so the right choice for you AND the dog is important.

The first port of call should be a breed club. Every breed in the UK has a club or clubs dedicated to just that particular type of dog. These are the experts who will tell you the pitfalls as well as the joys of their chosen breed. On this website you can find a lot of information about Norwegian Elkhounds and contacts for more information.

The NECGB has a list of members who have puppies for sale, these members adhere to strict codes of conduct and the bottom line is always the welfare of the puppies and the breed. Additionally, our list of breeders.

Finding the Right Breeder

You should be prepared and expect to be asked lots of questions about your lifestyle and why you wish to share your life with the breed you think you might like to own. Good breeders will want to meet you and all the family members and many will insist on a home check, before allowing you to have one of their puppies. This is not meant to be invasive but to safeguard the puppy and you. In an ideal world you will establish a good rapport with your breeder who will be there to help when the need arises. You will under no circumstances get this from someone advertising in free ads, commercial kennels or on a preloved site on the internet.

The Kennel club does provide a very good on line service for how to find a puppy and a breeder, and the assured breeder scheme has much to commend it.

There are 3 links below to read more:

FINDING THE RIGHT BREEDER

FINDING THE RIGHT DOG

WHERE NOT TO BUY A DOG FROM

Norwegian Elkhound Breeders

This list is published for information purposes only; it is not exhaustive. The breeders listed are all members of the NECGB and as such are expected to comply with the NECGB Code of Ethics.

It is the responsibility of all prospective purchasers to ensure they are content with their purchase. The Club cannot be held responsible for any further problems.

Anyone requiring additional contact information should contact the Secretary, Mrs Linda Middleton on 01282 447537 or via e-mail: graythor1@gmail.com

BARBELKA

Ms B Barganska

West Wilts

Tel: 01225 764460

E-Mail: barbelka1992@yahoo.com

Website: www.barbelka.awardspace.co.uk

BOWERHINTON

Mrs T Maun

Lincolnshire

Tel: 01526 398365

E-Mail: treenamaun@btinternet.com