Buying a Dog
If you are thinking about buying a dog then be sure to check this section out first!
 Are you Ready for a Dog?
 (1 vote)
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 even to teach a youngster responsibility are common reasons why a dog ends up in a rescue centre. Instead the decision must be made by Submitted 10 Aug, 2006, edited 19 Nov, 2007. 643 hits out, 0 hits in.  Details
 Rate
 Report
 Send to Friend
 Submitter
 Comments (0)
|
|
Choosing a Dog
If you have decided on a Puppy then there are some fundamental things you must do and some rules that you must adhere to, no matter what the breeder or seller tells you. Submitted 26 Aug, 2006, edited 03 Jan, 2008. 1027 hits out, 0 hits in. Details
Rate
Report
Send to Friend
Submitter
Comments (1)
|
|
Choosing a Puppy and Taking it Home
You have now made the decision to buy a puppy, but where do you buy it from? Submitted 26 Aug, 2006, edited 02 Jul, 2007. 758 hits out, 0 hits in. Details
Rate
Report
Send to Friend
Submitter
Comments (0)
|
|
Critical periods in your puppy’s psychological growth:
0 to 7 Weeks Neonatal, Transition, Awareness, and Canine Socialisation. Puppy is with mother and littermates up to at least seven weeks. During this period, your puppy learns about social interaction, play, and inhibiting aggression from its mother and littermates. Submitted 03 Jan, 2008, edited 18 Jan, 2008. 149 hits out, 0 hits in. Details
Rate
Report
Send to Friend
Submitter
Comments (0)
|
|
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? Submitted 10 Aug, 2006, edited 10 Jun, 2007. 625 hits out, 0 hits in. Details
Rate
Report
Send to Friend
Submitter
Comments (0)
|
|
What does KC Registered mean?
(6 votes)
Any purebred dog who meets The Kennel Club's requirements for registration may be registered and receive "papers". But do you know what these papers are and what they mean? Submitted 16 Aug, 2006, edited 10 Jun, 2007. 3039 hits out, 0 hits in. Details
Rate
Report
Send to Friend
Submitter
Comments (0)
|
|
What is a puppy farm?
(1 vote)
"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 little light. Submitted 16 Aug, 2006, edited 10 Jun, 2007. 467 hits out, 0 hits in. Details
Rate
Report
Send to Friend
Submitter
Comments (0)
|
|
What is a Responsible Breeder?
Submitted 13 Aug, 2006, edited 11 Jun, 2007. 443 hits out, 0 hits in. Details
Rate
Report
Send to Friend
Submitter
Comments (0)
|
|
Which Breed?
Once you have made the decision to have a dog, the next decision you must make is which breed? With 197 breeds which are currently recognised by The Kennel Club, and many, many others that are not, the decision can be difficult and research is required. Submitted 10 Aug, 2006, edited 11 Jun, 2007. 797 hits out, 0 hits in. Details
Rate
Report
Send to Friend
Submitter
Comments (0)
|
Actions Category Stats
Links: 9
Last link added: 03 Jan, 2008
Last link added: 03 Jan, 2008