| Having decided to acquire a puppy and before rushing | | | | visit on your own before taking young children to |
| out to purchase, you need to do some research. This | | | | view puppies which your research has revealed will fit |
| should ensure that you obtain the right breed of dog | | | | well into your circumstances. |
| for you and your family and for the sake of the | | | | Your research should also include health issues. Due |
| puppy. You do not want to be one of the dog | | | | to mixed breeding by dog breeders this problem |
| owners whose dog finishes up in sheltered | | | | appears to be increasing. The following are a few |
| accommodation for dogs. Some breeds of dogs | | | | details of breeds which are recognised as having |
| require more attention than others. For example: | | | | health issues,which include: American Staffordshire |
| Border Collies and German Shepherd dogs. If you are | | | | Terrier, Australian Shepherd and Boston Terrier. |
| away from home for lengthy periods you will be will | | | | Search for dog breeders with good reputations. Lists |
| be ill advised to purchase any dog which fall into this | | | | are available from the Dog Breeds registry. You can |
| category. There are of course a number of breeds | | | | also find a lot of information on the Internet and by |
| of dogs which do not require constant attention | | | | speaking to your local Vet. |
| which tend to be the smaller breed of dogs such as: | | | | If you are not seeking a puppy and don't have any |
| Shiba Inu, Ping and Shih Tzu. | | | | young children in the family, an alternative can be one |
| Another important issue is the size of the dog. | | | | of the sheltered dogs. From the research which you |
| Puppies, depending on their breed, tend to grow | | | | have carried out you will have probably already |
| remarkably quickly.The small cuddly puppy you have | | | | decided on the actual breed of the dog you would |
| just acquired may soon outgrow the space which | | | | like to have.You could be the owner and friend of a |
| you have available in your home and larger dogs tend | | | | grateful adult dog who will become your best friend |
| to consume more food than smaller dogs. This may | | | | for the remainder of your new pets life. This should |
| stretch your finances. Don't become a dog owner | | | | only be done if you feel that you really would like to |
| who puts their pet dog into sheltered kennels. Do the | | | | do this and that you can become the dogs best |
| necessary research. | | | | friend. |
| You will need to do some research on breeds which | | | | Carefully consider all the facts which you have |
| you think you would like, to ensure that the will fit in | | | | gathered together when conducting your research |
| with your circumstances. Accommodation available, | | | | before deciding on the breed which you feel will be |
| budget etc. If you have young children in the family, | | | | right for you and your family and which should also |
| do not be persuaded by your children thinking how | | | | be right for the puppy or adult dog which you |
| cute the puppy looks. In fact it will be wise to do a | | | | acquire. |