Breeders and Breeding

Buying a Puppy? We Give You Some Tips to Help You Make the Right Choice

We have all walked past the pet stores and seen the cute puppies for sale. How sweet they look, don

Buying Dogs From Breeders

So you conclude you require a puppy? You have done all your homework to decide the breed you want and you identify you have the funds, time and endeavour to take care of it. Next step is to find a breeder and buy a puppy. Let it be known....

Buyer Beware: Purebred Dog Myths

Every month I am approached by dog owners of my breed who complain about how poorly behaved, how sickly, how untrainable, and generally my breed is and how deeply they resented spending money on this breed. I listen patiently, but time ta...

Breed Success in Your Puppy Search

The numbers will make any pet lover blanch with disgust, anger, and sadness. The Humane Society of the United States calculates that as many as 500,000 puppies every year are sold in pet shops, and that many of these pet shops buy their p...

Breeders Beware!

Some breeders are unscrupulous in their practice, but by asking the right questions you can find a quality breeder. Now that you have decided that you want a dog or puppy, you should then decide on what specific breed you want. Be sure to pick...

Beware of Puppy Mills

All pet lovers have been there. You pass a window of a pet store and find yourself asking

Are You Ready for a Pet Dog?

The decision to buy or to adopt a dog is not one that should be taken lightly. It is a serious commitment and there are several factors to consider. Are you really ready to have a dog? As fun as a dog can be, it is a serious decision. You...

A Step-By-Step Guide To Puppy Picking

With hundreds of breeds to choose from, how do you decide which one is right? Narrow down the choices in a few simple steps. Size Matters First, consider your available space. If you live in an apartment, you can rule out large dogs. Look for ...