Buying A Dog

0/5 1 2 3 4 5 Are you Ready for a Dog? The responsibility of having a dog in the family should never be undertaken lightly. Buying a dog on impulse to satisfy a child's demands or to perhaps teach a youngster responsibility, are common reasons why a dog ends up in a rescue centre. Instead the decision must be made by the entire... Submitted 26 Aug, 2006, edited 16 Feb, 2010. 1048 views, 0 incoming clicks. Details Rate Report Submitter Comments (0)

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0/5 1 2 3 4 5 Choosing a Dog So you want a dog! Does the entire family buy into this idea? Experience has shown that if one or more are against a pet, then bringing an animal into that environment can cause considerable family friction and stress. Have you weighed up the financial and time implications, these can be c... Submitted 26 Aug, 2006, edited 29 Jan, 2010. 1607 views, 0 incoming clicks. Details Rate Report Submitter Comments (0)

0/5 1 2 3 4 5 Choosing a Puppy and Taking it Home You have now set out what you want and where to buy it from. I would recommend you visit the puppies at the very least twice, at 4/5 weeks old and again when you pick up the pup. The best age to take the puppy home is 7 weeks. NEVER accept a puppy less than 7 weeks of age, as it is vitally... Submitted 26 Aug, 2006, edited 29 Jan, 2010. 1314 views, 0 incoming clicks. Details Rate Report Submitter Comments (0)

0/5 1 2 3 4 5 Finding a Good Breeder So, you've decided on your chosen breed, what next? In order to ensure you buy a healthy puppy which will give you many years of joy and companionship, it is essential to locate a responsible breeder. But where do you start looking for such a person? To make it even harder, many good breed... Submitted 10 Aug, 2006, edited 29 Jan, 2010. 1222 views, 0 incoming clicks. Details Rate Report Submitter Comments (0)

0/5 1 2 3 4 5 What does KC Registered mean? Any purebred dog who meets The Kennel Club's requirements for registration may be registered and receive "papers". The papers can't tell you if the dog is of good quality or if it even looks like the breed it is supposed to be. All it can tell you is that the dog is registered and his reco... Submitted 16 Aug, 2006, edited 29 Jan, 2010. 18450 views, 0 incoming clicks. Details Rate Report Submitter Comments (0)

0/5 1 2 3 4 5 What is a puppy farm? "Puppy farm" is a derogative term generally used for somebody who is breeding dogs solely for money and with no care for the dogs or puppies in their care. The dogs are kept and bred in atrocious conditions - usually an old barn, stable or shed, in filthy conditions and often with very lit... Submitted 16 Aug, 2006, edited 29 Jan, 2010. 853 views, 0 incoming clicks. Details Rate Report Submitter Comments (0)

0/5 1 2 3 4 5 What is a Responsible Breeder? A responsible breeder... breeds dogs because they admire a breed, never just for money, and is dedicated to promoting and protecting their chosen breed takes the responsibility of breeding dogs very seriously is proud of their dogs and is always pleased to show them ALL off... Submitted 13 Aug, 2006, edited 29 Jan, 2010. 904 views, 0 incoming clicks. Details Rate Report Submitter Comments (0)

0/5 1 2 3 4 5 Which Breed? Once you have made the decision to have a dog, the next thing you must consider is which breed? With over 200 breeds currently recognised by The Kennel Club, and many, many others that are not, the decision can be difficult and research is required. There are various ways in which... Submitted 10 Aug, 2006, edited 29 Jan, 2010. 1319 views, 0 incoming clicks. Details Rate Report Submitter Comments (0)

A dog can live for up to 15 years or more, so it is important to ensure that you and family really want a dog, will be able to give that dog the love and attention it deserves for the rest of its life, and know where to find the best place to get one from.