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Puppy This Year?

Assuming that you are prepared to show, where you will not only have
have a puppy in your life and that you a great opportunity to talk to many
have the time necessary for such a different breeders, but also can meet
joy….er, challenge, then here are some some purebred rescue dogs there as
things to think about as you begin your well, all under one roof.
journey.
Rescuing a dog from a shelter or
1. What type of dog matches my foster home can be a very rewarding
lifestyle? experience, and there are several good
ones on the eastside. Many shelter
You want to avoid that situation in
dogs make fantastic companions, and
which you fi nd that your adorable
simply need an opportunity to settle
puppy grows into an adult dog that is
into a forever home. Find out as much
completely incompatible with your
history as you can from the shelter.
lifestyle. You might like the looks of an
energetic Siberian Husky…but if you 3. Are there any situations I should
dislike dog hair, lead a sedentary life, avoid?
and live in a small condo– a Husky
is probably going to be a disastrous As a general rules, walk away from
choice. Think very carefully about hand-raised puppies, pups with
how you live and what your needs and no littermates, or pups separated
wants are – this will help you to make from their litter prior to six weeks of
an intelligent, informed choice. age. Be very careful if you choose a
puppy through the Newspaper, from
Read Paws to Consider by Brian Craigslist, or via a pet store. These
Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson. Unlike puppies can too often be from puppy
most breed books, this one is arranged mills or inexperienced breeders, and
by owner lifestyle, rather than by dog are usually under stimulated and under
breed. Among others, you’ll fi nd good socialized, which can lead to serious
options for the City Dog, The Nine- behavior and health problems later in
To-Five Dog, and the Low Shed Dogs, life.
including pluses and minuses for each
breed type. So, remember, look at your needs, take
your lifestyle into consideration and
2. Where should I get my puppy? use available resources to help you
choose your puppy accordingly. Once
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