Sylvia Power – Zenchel Kennels

Pure bred, pedigreed, registered?

I'm looking to buy a Labrador puppy as a family companion. What do these terms mean and are they relevant to me?

When should I have my dog desexed?

Recently the scientific basis of the health benefits of early desexing has been called into question by the findings of several scientific, peer reviewed studies.

Buying a puppy from interstate

The ubiquitous internet now allows people to source puppies from all over the country, however I’m not sure this is such a good thing.

Should I pay a deposit for a puppy?

I often read advertisements for puppies which ask for “$xxx non refundable deposit required to secure a puppy” where the amount asked is often a sizable proportion of the purchase price.