Dogs, Dogs, Dogs

From the intelligent German Shepherd to the popular Poodle, there is a dog breed and personality to suit every person on the planet. Of course that’s not to say that a purebred dog makes any better family pet than a Heinz 57 variety mixed-up pup.

The question of what is the best dog breed comes up all the time. Some people grew up with a particular kind of dog. They know and understand that breed very well and simply can’t  imagine themselves with any other dog; a shepherd say or a terrier.  Others may have practical reasons to want  a specific breed ; maybe the calm temperament of a Golden Retriever is needed for seeing eye work or the keen nose of a hound is wanted for a search and rescue team.

All the same, you will find many mongrels and mixed breeds used as therapy dogs. They can make fine, even-tempered family pets and mongrels often escape some of the genetic diseases that have been introduced to purebreds through poor breeding practices.

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So having decided on a purebred or mixed breed dog and given some thought to your family situation and the environment that you will be bringing the new pup home to, it is time to start looking for your new four legged friend. Take a look at the puppy pages for information on picking from the litter, puppy stages – infant to teenager, preparing the house for a new puppy and more. Also don’t miss out on the free How to Train Your Puppy Report.

And please check out the ongoing dog training pages as well as those specific to dog health, parasites, diseases and nutrition.