Choose My Next Dog

Don't have a dog yet?  Thinking about adding another dog to your household? Not quite sure how to go about it?

Get A Puppy

• Should we get a puppy or adult dog?
• Choosing a reputable dog breeder

Get An Adult Dog

• Should we get a puppy or adult dog?

Get A Dog From A Shelter Or Rescue

• Should we get a rescue dog

Working With A Breeder

• Choosing a reputable dog breeder
• Interview with a reputable dog breeder

Additional articles, videos and infographics on choosing my next dog:

• Male or female? Does it matter when bringing home a new puppy or dog?
• Naming a dog: how Zooka got his name
• Choosing the breed of your next dog
• Breed Considerations
• Adding another dog

Documentaries

Below are links to videos of dogs we meet to give you ideas and inspiration for your own dog.  The videos are generally short and allow you to meet the dog, get to know a little about their background and their breed, and hear from their owners what goals and activities they want for their dog.

• AustralianShepherd
  • Meet Fraser, an Australian Shepherd, one of our Zuzu’s best friends since they were both young pups
  • Meet Winnie, a “Bossie” (that’s Border Collie & Australian Shepherd) with lots of energy!

• Blue Heeler
  • Meet Maizey, a Blue Heeler mix whose owner is looking to develop her into an adventure dog that can go on mountain excursions

• Boxer
  • Meet Jaylee, an older boxer who is very affectionate and snuggly

• Collie
  • Meet Tessa the Collie, a future therapy dog

• Corgi
  • Meet Maisey, a Corgi puppy who is well on her way to being a well-behaved family dog

• Coton de Tulear
  • Meet Arnold, a Coton de Tulear, who loves his family and is very excited about making new friends

• Finnish Lapphund
  • Meet Yeti, a Finnish Lapphund puppy whose owner is looking to develop him as a family dog that will hike and snowshoe off-lead

• French Bulldog
  • Meet Duke, a French Bulldog, also know as “Houdini” and who loves the outdoors

• German Shepherd/Australian Shepherd
  • Meet Ginger, a German Shepherd / Australian Shepherd mix who requires lots of constructive stimulation . . . and patience!

• Goldendoodle
  • Meet Willy, the Goldendoodle from Canada who loves everyone he meets

• Lagotto Romagnolo
  • Meet Lando, a Lagotto Romagnolo whose owner is looking to develop him to do nose work

• Miniature Poodle
  • Meet Stormy, a Miniature Poodle puppy that is smart, athletic and needs physical and mental stimulation to thrive

• Vizsla
  • Meet Iris, the Vizsla – find out how she got her name!