Here are some guidelines about 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 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, or planning to have a litter, these members adhere to strict codes of conduct, and the bottom line is always the welfare of the puppies and the breed.

You can find a list of Breeders who are members of the Club on this website or contact our Hon. Secretary for more information.

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 should under no circumstances get a puppy from someone advertising in free ads, commercial kennels or on a preloved site on the internet.

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