It is important that you like the way your dog looks, but no matter which
purebred dog you choose, buy him or her from a breeder.
Not exact matches
When
choosing a
purebred dog, the three pillars of health - personality - looks should always be the guiding principles.
by Anne L. Legge A column on Designer
Dogs in the AKC Gazette may seem like preaching to the choir, but
purebred dog breeders have contacts who ask for advice about
choosing a
dog.
I've written a book,
Dog Quest: Find The
Dog Of Your Dreams, that explains why a
purebred puppy may not turn out the way you expect — and how to
choose a puppy with the BEST chance of turning out the way you expect.
I believe that if you're going to
choose a
purebred dog over a crossbreed or mixed breed, you should make that decision after hearing the pros AND cons of
purebred dogs.
If, like Mr. Zuckerberg, you
chose a
purebred dog, investigate the health concerns that are specific for your breed.
Another must - read for families looking for a
dog, Michele Lowell's Your
Purebred Puppy complements A Perfect Match with several chapters on making the decision,
choosing the breeder, and selecting a puppy from the litter as well as more than 160 breed profiles.
The New York Breed Rescue Network (NYBRN) is a sub-coalition within the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals of Alliance Participating Organizations (APOs) that have
chosen to concentrate on the placement of
purebred (or nearly pure)
dogs and cats.
Reputable hobby breeders of
purebred dogs, developed for companionship, recreation, and service, should be able to continue their breeding programs to maintain and improve their
chosen breeds, without punitive legislation.
People who are searching for particular traits of a breed SHOULD therefore
choose a
PUREBRED dog and purchase their chosen breed from a REGISTERED BREEDER, for decades and even centuries purebred dogs have been bred for certain traits, temperaments and ch
PUREBRED dog and purchase their
chosen breed from a REGISTERED BREEDER, for decades and even centuries
purebred dogs have been bred for certain traits, temperaments and ch
purebred dogs have been bred for certain traits, temperaments and character.
There are lots of benefits to
choosing a mixed breed
dog over a
purebred dog.
They are living proof that the mixed breed
dog can be just as competent, just as reliable, and just as loyal as a carefully
chosen purebred dog.
If you also treasure a breed for its historical significance and want a
purebred dog to romp with the kids, compete in canine events, visit nursing homes, hike in the woods, or join a search and rescue team, add it all to the formula when
choosing a breeder and an individual puppy for a good start on a lifelong relationship.
But it is a legitimate point that the consistency of
purebreds and documented lineage is highly desirable in
choosing a
dog.
It's called: 8 things to avoid when
choosing a
dog and it's followed by a fascinating look at the differences between
purebred and mixed breed
dogs.
Information and advice on
choosing a
purebred, crossbred, or mixed breed
dog, as well as adopting, buying, raising, training, and health care for pure breed, cross breed, and mixed breed puppies and adult
dogs.
If a
purebred dog is
chosen, it should be a high quality animal with no faults for the breed.