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 [...]
Some people already know what breed they want with their next dog. They have a chosen breed already and are sticking with it. Other people choose their next dog based on an impulse, a dog's look, or having met another dog of that breed that they liked. If you are not sure what breed [...]
