and health checks. you must remember that a puppy in a pet store could be kept there for a long time, not the ideal situation for a growing puppy. a puppy should go from their litter to their new home as quick as possible, that is our belief.
we are not going to tell you where you should buy your puppy. but we would encourage you to know all you can before you make the choice. it is our belief that a pet store is not an appropriate place for a puppy, but that does not mean that the puppies they have are awful either. but if you are looking for 