Thinking about adding a new puppy or dog to your family?
Congratulations! Dog ownership is one of life's most rewarding experiences.
Dogs make wonderful companions and friends, and can add a great deal of love
and joy to your home and family. Before you begin your search for a canine
companion for your family, it is very important to do your homework to
ensure that the breed you choose is a good match for your lifestyle and
family. It is also very important to learn as much as you can about the
responsibilities that go along with owning a dog so that you are prepared to
meet the needs of your new pet.
We have compiled the following list of informative web sites
that will help you to learn as much as possible before you purchase a puppy.
Our
Dog Breeds Guide also offers a concise
breed profile for a great number of
popular dog breeds to assist you in
making the right match, and includes a
dog breeder directory and
club and rescue directory
for each breed listed.
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About Dogs Online
- Choose your dog breeds, puppy training information and dog health tips so
your pet wags for joy. Learn how you can help local animal shelters and dog
rescue centers.
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Before
You Get A Dog - An article by Sandi Dremel on the responsibilities of
dog ownership. Advice on how to choose a dog.
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Buying A Puppy? -
Don't get ripped off! You need to know the warning signs to watch for and
the questions to ask.
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Choosing the
Perfect Dog - Choosing the perfect dog for you and your family. General
breed traits, temperament testing of dogs and puppies, sources of dogs.
Informational site. Many links.
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Critter Haven -
People against puppy mills and the greed of breeding for dollars and not
betterment of the breed.
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Dog
Buying and Adopting Tips - A collection of online resources about
choosing a dog, pure breed or a mix provided by About.com.
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A Dog for the
Family - Learn the basics as you search for the perfect dog for your
family. Tips on choosing a breed, which breeds are best with children and
how to find a good breeder.
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Dog Gone Dog.Com -
Everything you want to know about your breed of dog. We have a search engine
to help you to make a decision.
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Dog
Infomat - Extensive information on choosing a dog. Mixed breed or
purebred? Puppy or adult? Best place to get your dog -- shelter, purebred
rescue, breeder? And how do you locate one?
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A Dogs Life -
Brief outline of basic information on choosing, owning, training and
understanding your dog.
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Finding the Right Puppy or Dog - Description of how to choose a breed,
breeder, rescue and other options.
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Getting A Dog - Advice on choosing a dog, answers to frequently asked
questions. By Cindy Tittle Moore.
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Guide to Toy breed
selection - This is online guide to selection and caring of a dog
classified by American Kennel Club within the 20-member Toy breed group.
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How To
Find a Scottish Terrier Puppy - Finding the right Scottish Terrier is
not easy. Bad breeders and genetic problems exist. Here are 10 tips to lead
you to the right breeder and the right puppy.
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Human
Allergies to Pets - Can you have a dog if you are allergic to pets?
Answers to frequently asked questions on this topic, by Cindy Tittle Moore.
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K9 Perspective
Magazine - Free magazine for dog enthusiasts everywhere.
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Kennel Journal - Features original articles on dog issues, sample
contracts and questionnaires, such as "What is a responsible breeder?", and
"Sample Puppy Buyer Questionnaire".
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PetMatch - A
service that matches you up with the top 5 dog breeds that meet your
requirements and living situation. Report includes behavior, grooming,
health issues and more.
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Pooch Picker - A
quiz to help identify the best dog for you and your family. Tutorials on
house breaking and training.
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Puplinks - All About Dogs
- This fun, informative site answers to common questions from dog owners,
including how to choose and train a dog. It aims to reduce unwanted dog
numbers through education.
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Puppyfinder -
Puppy breed selector, puppy advice, and tips. Breeder directory and current
dog news. A helpful resource for those who plan to buy a dog.
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Puppymills.com -
What to look for when buying that new pet and what not to do. How to find a
good breeder, questions to ask a breeder and other helpful articles.
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Selecting a Dog
Breed - Questions to consider - an article by Amy Hendrix.
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SoYouWanna Pick the Right Dog for You? - This article gives advice on
how to decide which breed of dog fits best with your personality and living
arrangement and where to pick your dog and how to get it fixed.
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Tail
Waggins Doggie Advice - Advice about choosing a dog, and, more
importantly, what to do with him once you bring him home.
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Thoughts on
Responsible Breeding - Includes information, sample codes of ethics and
related links.
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What
is a Puppy Mill? - Dog Owner's Guide: Just what is a puppy mill?
