Dogs – Choosing the Right One

Early Decisions
• Who is going to care for Fido
• Housetraining
• Are you moving?
 Things to consider
• Size of dog
• Coat
• Potential health problems
• Ease of training
• Need for exercise
• Temperament
• Local ordinances
 Sources to get a Dog
• Pet Store
• Puppy Mill
• Neighbor/relative
• Backyard breeder
• Responsible breeder
• Rescue
• Shelter
• Classified ads
 AKC - Sporting

Irish Setter
Cocker Spaniel

Golden Retriever German Short Hair

 AKC - Hound

Foxhound
Beagle

Irish Wolf Hound

Bloodhound
 AKC - Working

Alaskan Malamute Komondor

Saint Bernard Rottweiler

 AKC - Terrier

Airedale Bedlington Terrier

West Highland Terrier Miniature Schnauzer

 AKC - Toy

Chihuahua Chinese Crested

Yorkshire Terrier Shih Tzu

 AKC – Non-Sporting (Misc.)

Dalmatian Chinese Shar-Pei

Lhasa Apso Poodle