When looking to add a new dog to your household, there are several ways or places to find a new dog. You could get a dog from: a reputable breeder a backyard breeder or puppy mill a rescue group a local animal shelter a private re-home a pet store a stray dog you found who [...]
Do you have a clear preference - male or female? I talk with some people who are convinced that males are better than females. Others are convinced of the opposite. Smarter, more loving, more loyal, easier to live with, etc. Some always get one gender over the other because they believe that gender better fits [...]
If you read my blog post "What's in a name" then you might already know how much time I put into finding a name for my new dogs. For me, it's part of the fun of getting a dog. I enjoy playing around with name ideas, making a big list of possible names and then [...]
You've decided to add a new dog to your household. How do you go about choosing a reputable dog breeder? You've weighed the choice between a puppy, an adolescent, an adult or a senior dog and decided your household has the time and energy for a puppy. You've weighed the option of going through a [...]
In this post, we interview a reputable breeder so our readers can get an idea of what a reputable breeder looks like and how they differ from "backyard breeders" or puppy mill breeders. In our research for our next dog, we chose the Vizsla breed. For those familiar with us already, you have heard and [...]
