A good rule of thumb for predicting temperament is to take a look at the mother, and if possible, the father of a litter. Having ruled out that factor, you can draw on the research which has been done by the experts. Just recently there was an article which described methods of selecting puppies for…
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Nobody wants a dog with a bad disposition. It’s not much fun to own a dog which is not people-oriented either. Out of sentiment, people will keep unsatisfactory dogs because they cannot bring themselves to part with them. Others pass such dogs around, and as they go from home to home, dispositions get worse, and…
As a new puppy owner, before you can properly digest the high amounts of information regarding feeding, training, and socializing your pup, let us say one brief word about your new pet’s first night in his new home. This experience, by its very nature, will be a frightening one for him. Do not shower him…
He won’t be nearly as expensive as your new car and probably won’t last as long as your home, but your new puppy is bound to be more a part of your everyday life than any other single acquisition you can imagine. The handsome, healthy, well-mannered dog that you have adored on television, at the…
An important factor to keep in mind when picking out a new puppy is your place of residence; hence your puppy’s new home. Do you live in an apartment, a condo, or a house? Is your home along the countryside or in the middle of a busy city? Few dog owners consider this, but your…