What breed of puppy should i get ?
Go to the library or the book store and look for books on choosing the right breed. A sample would be THE PERFECT MATCH: A DOG BUYER’S GUIDE by Chris Walkowicz, but there are more than a few of these. Read each one with a pad and a pen, write down breeds that interest you and why. With the next book, check those breeds when you get to them and make sure any new information is incorporated. Breeds will fall off and rejoin the list, but eventually you’ll have a “short list.” Go to www.akc.org and click through to the national breed clubs and read up on your breeds in more detail. Libraries and bookstores also carry single breed books, such as Paul Stang’s COMPLETE BOOK OF THE GREAT PYRENEES. Read up on your breeds. Eventually, you’ll shorten your list a bit more. Go back to www.akc.org and search the events calendar for shows you can attend. There is no substitute for meeting the dogs in person. Speak to the owners about their dogs. I’ve found that asking a fancier to talk you out of the
