When buying a dog it’s important that you watch out for dog scams. Breeders are often shady people who would do anything to sell a dog. You also need to watch out for puppy mills. The puppies are often over populated and are not taken care of very well. Ask to speak to former buyers. See how their buying experience went. When buying a dog you should check out the breeder you’re buying from.  Contact the AKC to see if they are on the Active breeders list and talk to your local Animal Control to see if they have any complaints against them.  Ask your breeder a ton of questions. Ask where the puppies are kept, what kind of food they eat and what they have done medical wise. Also, do they enjoy wearing dog pajamas? Don’t take a dog that is younger than 8 weeks of age. They are not old enough to even have their second shots yet. It’s important to make sure the puppy is vaccinated. You need to protect yourself so you don’t get scammed. Get a record of your payment to the breeder. Make sure the puppy is guaranteed against illness. You don’t want to end up broken hearted.