Choosing A Dog: Choosing the Right Dog Breed
and Puppy Breeder For Your Family

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Top 20 Dog Breeds
*Rated by search term popularity

1. Golden Retriever
2. Boxer
3. Bulldog
4. Chihuahua
5. Maltese
6. Shih Tzu
7. Labrador Retriever
8. Pug
9. Pomeranian
10. Yorkshire Terrier

11. Rottweiler
12. Pitbull
13. Beagle
14. Dachshund
15. German Shepherd
16. Boston Terrier
17. Cocker Spaniel
18. Great Dane
19. Basset Hound
20. Havanese

Thinking about adding a new puppy or dog to your family? Congratulations! Dog ownership is one of life's most rewarding experiences. Dogs make wonderful companions and friends, and can add a great deal of love and joy to your home and family. Before you begin your search for a canine companion for your family, it is very important to do your homework to ensure that the dog breed you choose is a good match for your lifestyle and family. It is also very important to learn as much as you can about the responsibilities that go along with owning a dog so that you are prepared to meet the needs of the dog or puppy that you choose.

To assist you in not just choosing a dog for your family - but choosing the right dog and dog breed that is right for you, we have compiled the following list of informative web sites that will help you to learn as much as possible before you purchase a dog or puppy. Our Dog Breeds Guide also offers a concise breed profile for a great number of popular dog breeds to assist you in choosing a dog breed, and includes a dog breeders directory and club and rescue directory for each dog breed listed.

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Choosing A Dog Links

Choosing a Dog Breeder - What to look for in a responsible dog breeder - Article offers advice on how to select a dog breeder. Learn what to look for in a responsible dog breeder, and what to watch out for so that you can avoid purchasing a puppy from a backyard breeder or puppy mill.
Dog and Puppy Central - This is a great resource for the puppy buyer and responsible puppy breeder. You'll find a very detailed dog breed information profile for all popular dog breeds and many rare dog breeds, as well as a directory of responsible dog breeders, clubs, dog breed rescues, dog breed books, informational links, dog breed pictures and more.
Puppy Stork Classified Ads - This site features puppy litter announcements and puppy for sale ads created by members of Dog and Puppy Central. Find a puppy or advertise your puppies for sale.
About Dogs Online - Choose your dog breeds, puppy training information and dog health tips so your pet wags for joy. Learn how you can help local animal shelters and dog rescue centers.
Before You Get A Dog - An article by Sandi Dremel on the responsibilities of dog ownership. Advice on how to choose a dog.
Buying A Puppy? - Don't get ripped off! You need to know the warning signs to watch for and the questions to ask.
Choosing the Perfect Dog - Choosing the perfect dog for you and your family. General breed traits, temperament testing of dogs and puppies, sources of dogs. Informational site. Many links.
Critter Haven - People against puppy mills and the greed of breeding for dollars and not betterment of the breed.
Dog Buying and Adopting Tips - A collection of online resources about choosing a dog, pure breed or a mix provided by About.com.
A Dog for the Family - Learn the basics as you search for the perfect dog for your family. Tips on choosing a breed, which breeds are best with children and how to find a good breeder.
Dog Gone Dog.Com - Everything you want to know about your breed of dog. We have a search engine to help you to make a decision.
Dog Infomat - Extensive information on choosing a dog. Mixed breed or purebred? Puppy or adult? Best place to get your dog -- shelter, purebred rescue, breeder? And how do you locate one?
A Dogs Life - Brief outline of basic information on choosing, owning, training and understanding your dog.
Finding the Right Puppy or Dog - Description of how to choose a breed, breeder, rescue and other options.
Getting A Dog - Advice on choosing a dog, answers to frequently asked questions. By Cindy Tittle Moore.
Guide to Toy breed selection - This is online guide to selection and caring of a dog classified by American Kennel Club within the 20-member Toy breed group.
How To Find a Scottish Terrier Puppy - Finding the right Scottish Terrier is not easy. Bad breeders and genetic problems exist. Here are 10 tips to lead you to the right breeder and the right puppy.
Human Allergies to Pets - Can you have a dog if you are allergic to pets? Answers to frequently asked questions on this topic, by Cindy Tittle Moore.
K9 Perspective Magazine - Free magazine for dog enthusiasts everywhere.
Kennel Journal - Features original articles on dog issues, sample contracts and questionnaires, such as "What is a responsible breeder?", and "Sample Puppy Buyer Questionnaire".
PetMatch - A service that matches you up with the top 5 dog breeds that meet your requirements and living situation. Report includes behavior, grooming, health issues and more.
Pooch Picker - A quiz to help identify the best dog for you and your family. Tutorials on house breaking and training.
Puplinks - All About Dogs - This fun, informative site answers to common questions from dog owners, including how to choose and train a dog. It aims to reduce unwanted dog numbers through education.
Puppyfinder - Puppy breed selector, puppy advice, and tips. Breeder directory and current dog news. A helpful resource for those who plan to buy a dog.
Puppymills.com - What to look for when buying that new pet and what not to do. How to find a good breeder, questions to ask a breeder and other helpful articles.
Selecting a Dog Breed - Questions to consider - an article by Amy Hendrix.
SoYouWanna Pick the Right Dog for You? - This article gives advice on how to decide which breed of dog fits best with your personality and living arrangement and where to pick your dog and how to get it fixed.
Tail Waggins Doggie Advice - Advice about choosing a dog, and, more importantly, what to do with him once you bring him home.
Thoughts on Responsible Breeding - Includes information, sample codes of ethics and related links.
What is a Puppy Mill? - Dog Owner's Guide: Just what is a puppy mill?
Choosing A Dog Breeder - What To Look For In A Responsible Dog Breeder