What steps should be taken when deciding on who and where to buy a new puppy from when giving the little pup as a Christmas gift or a birthday present? The first step is to make sure that the person or family really and truly wants a new puppy, and is totally prepared to assume…
One of the top aspects of being a reputable breeder is that they should know what type of behavior to expect from his puppies as they grow into adulthood, known as temperate. Although it is easy to predict the future temperament of a litter by observing their parents, the right breeder has the knowledge and…
If you are thinking about getting a specific pure bred puppy, the best route is to go to a professional breeder. And if you want to make sure that the purebred puppy is in great health, has a sound temperament, and one that will match with your personality and lifestyle, then you need to find…
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…
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…
Once your new puppy is safe and sound at home for his first arrival, give your child certain tasks that can get her involved in taking care of the little doggie. These tasks should be assignments that she can easily manage, either on her own or with your help. However, you should not give her…
If you are a couch potato, then consider a breed that doesn’t require a high demand of physical activity. Although they still need to be exercised everyday, they usually get enough of it by running around the house. Examples of these breeds are: English Toy Spaniel, Boston Terrier, Shih-Tzu, Chihuahua, and Yorkshire Terrier. If you…
