How to Locate a Pet Wallaroo Breeder

When bringing any pet into your home, you should seek out a reputable breeder who will guide you as begin your relationship with your new pet. A wallaroo breeder may be more difficult to find than a dog breeder, but with a bit of research, you should be able to locate one who has a wallaroo available for you. Read on to learn more.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Locate a Reputable Breeder for Your Pet Wallaroo

1. Ask other wallaroo owners where they got their pet. If you know someone who has a wallaroo, you can get an idea of the temperament of pets from that specific breeder. If you only know online friends with a pet wallaroo, ask how their pets relate to kids, pets or any other situation unique to your home.

2. Look for breeders who bottle feed their baby wallaroos. Wallaroos weaned naturally are not as socialized to humans as those that are bottle fed. By the time you get the baby, you should still be bottle feeding it about six times a day.

3. Find out what a wallaroo breeder provides with the baby. Most offer a pouch, bottles and nipples. The baby wallaroo should already be comfortable with items from the breeder. These basic supplies help you during your first few days as a wallaroo parent.

4. Decide on the contract before you make a deal with a breeder. Most breeders will guarantee against a limited number of health issues and require that you submit to a few stipulations before the baby wallaroo is delivered.

5. Make sure that a breeder has all the required permits and licenses, including a shipping license if you plan to buy one from another state. Wallaroo breeders must register the USDA under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA).

6. Try to locate a breeder in your area, so that you can visit the breeder before you buy a wallaroo from him. This also avoids shipping the baby wallaroo, which can be very stressful for your new pet.

7. Ask your breeder any questions you have about wallaroos before you decide whether to buy from them. Not only should you feel comfortable about buying an animal from the breeder, but the breeder should also make you feel comfortable in your knowledge about your new pet.

Tips & Warnings

• Most baby wallaroos are weaned from their mother at around 4 months old and then delivered to their new home at around 7 to 8 months old.
• Expect to pay more for a female than a male. Most breeders charge about twice as much for a female.