Choosing & Finding a Good Dog
By Michele Welton, Dog Trainer, Breed Selection Consultant, Author of 15 Dog Books
Pros and Cons of Owning a Dog
Should you get a dog? I've been helping people choose and find dogs for over 35 years now, and I have to say that for many people, dogs are not ideal pets.... [read more]
Dog Breed Traits – Which Traits Are Right For You? In this brand new series, I'll help you decide which dog breed traits would best suit you and your family, your home and yard, and your lifestyle, so you can choose the best dog breed for your family. |
The Truth About Purebred Dogs
Don't get a purebred dog until you read the positives AND negatives.... [read more]
The Truth About Crossbred Dogs
Goldendoodles, labradoodles, cockapoos, schnoodles, puggles.....a crossbred dog has a parent of one breed, and the other parent of a different breed. Pros and cons of crossbreed dogs.... [read more]
The Truth About Mixed Breed Dogs
On a website called yourpurebredpuppy.com, you might be surprised to see an article about mixed breed dogs. But "mutts" can be great choices for people who want a stable, healthy family pet.... [read more]
Puppies vs. Adult Dogs
Pros and cons of different ages: young puppy, older puppy, adolescent dog, adult dog.... what's the best age for you? [read more]
How To Find a Good Dog Breeder
Most dog breeders are not experts who carefully breed the healthiest, best-tempered dogs to be great family pets. Most dog breeders, in fact, are like Margie Denton.... [read more]
Are "AKC Papers" Important?
Should you only buy AKC registered puppies? Do AKC papers and pedigrees really matter? [read more]
Adopting a Dog From Rescue
Pros and cons of adopting a dog from a rescue group.... [read more]
Adopting a Dog From The Animal Shelter
How to find a good dog at the animal shelter or humane society. [read more]
Male Dogs vs Female Dogs
Male dogs and female dogs have different characteristics as pets. Is a male or a female right for you? [read more]
How To Choose a Puppy
How to test the temperament and personality of puppies and pick the best puppy in a litter. [read more]
Pet Shop Puppies
Should you consider buying a puppy from a pet store? [read more]
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