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