| Deciding to own a dog is a large responsibility that | | | | have. All breed have different genetic diseases and |
| should be well thought out and planned. First you | | | | health concerns that should be researched and |
| need to think about the cost to owning a new pet, | | | | discussed with a veterinarian before purchasing that |
| they not only need to be feed every day, but also | | | | particular breed.Once you have decided on the breed |
| need to be taken to the vet for yearly check ups | | | | of dog you would like you need to research where |
| and vaccinations, and need monthly flea and | | | | to purchase this pet. The best place to start is your |
| heartworm prevention. This prices for these differ | | | | local animal shelter or rescue group. There a |
| greatly when comparing a large breed dog to a small | | | | thousands of animals given up to shelters and rescue |
| breed dog. The next step you need to take is | | | | groups each week. Each breed has its own rescue |
| deciding on which breed would be best for your | | | | group so if you are having problems finding the |
| lifestyle there are hundreds of dog breeds and each | | | | particular breed you want at your local shelter try |
| one has different requirements. Some dogs need a | | | | using that breeds rescue group. You may have to |
| lot of exercise and time to run while other dogs are | | | | travel out of state to find a particular rescue group. |
| perfectly content sleeping on the coach all day! Some | | | | If you are set on a particular breed and want a pure |
| dogs need to be groomed on a regular basis while | | | | breed puppy you will want to pick a responsible |
| other just need an occasional bath. You also want to | | | | breeder. As I stated earlier each breed has its own |
| take into consideration the attitude and personality of | | | | genetic concerns, there are many breeders that take |
| the breed some need to be socialized to different | | | | these genetics into consideration and do multiple |
| situations much more that other breeds while a | | | | genetic testing on each pet before deciding to breed |
| golden retriever will handle anything you through at | | | | them. You can find information on the tests that |
| him a bull terrier will not with out the proper | | | | should be done on each pet through your local |
| socialization. There are a variety of places that you | | | | veterinarian. Be sure are ask the breeder if they |
| can get information on different types of breeds, try | | | | perform these types of tests and for the results |
| looking up breed books in your local library or even | | | | before making any commitments.Once you have |
| going to your local animal shelter and discussing | | | | picked your breed and the place you are getting your |
| breeds with an adoption counselor. The counselors | | | | new companion make sure the first place you visit is |
| are there to help people determined which breed | | | | your local veterinarian to be sure your pet is healthy! |
| would work best for them. You also want to take | | | | Good luck in finding your perfect new companion! |
| into consideration health concerns each breed may | | | | |