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Sherri
There are many ways to choose a breed of your choice.

Please post links on how to research the right breed for your life style.


Sherri
THE BREED SELECTOR


How to use the Breed Selector:
Answer the questions on each page, and then use the pulldown menu below to rate how important the entire category of questions (coat, compatibility, etc.) is to you in selecting a pet. When you have answered all the questions, click "Get Results" to see the breeds that best match your choices. Don't feel like answering everything? You can see your matches at any time by clicking "Get Results." Have fun!

To change your selections at any time, click on the category tabs and adjust your choices. (Note: clicking "back", instead of a tab, will clear all your previous choices.)
Sherri
Choosing a Dog


This site has many good reads on choosing the right puppy..or dog

*Choosing A Dog

Ladies and Gentlemen, Start your Research!!

So You Think You Want A...
A breed MUCH is more than looks
Pets for Presents

How To Love Your Dog (For Kids)*

Dogs and Kids

Picking The Perfect Puppy

Are You Ready for a Puppy?

Thinking Of Getting A Puppy?

Thinking Of Getting A Dog?

Definition of Responsible Ownership

Students Should Think Twice

Military Members and Their Dogs

Questions To Ask Yourself Before Getting A Dog

Are You Ready for a Dog? *
For Kids

Is This the Best Time To Adopt a Pet?

Do You Really Want A Puppy?

Should I get a Puppy? *

Am I Ready Emotionlly (for a dog)

How to Select a Pup

Selecting a Pet

Dog Owner's Guide's Articles On Choosing The Right Dog

Choosing the Perfect Dog
Doesn't work well in Netscape, use MSIE

Choosing Your Best Friend

Northbay Canine Rescue's Articles on Choosing a Dog

Getting a Second Dog

Help with Finding a Dog

Getting A Dog (1)

Getting a Dog (2)

Adopting a Dog *

Your New Dog

Dr. P's Basic Testing and Selecting Links

Dalmatian Plantation - Things to Consider*

10 Tips to Successful Dog Ownership

101 Ways to Be A Sucessful Dog Owner

Find a Pet on the Net



Editor's note on Questionnaires:
These questionnaires can only point you in certain directions based on your answers. Their suggestions might NOT be the best choice for you in the end, be sure to research any breed further.
AOL Dog Match *
Questionnaire

Pet Net - Selecting a Dog
Questionnaire

Canadian Kennel Club Survey Questionnaire

Dog Smart Breed Selector
Questionnaire

Great Pets Dog Profiler
Scroll down a bit to link for questionnaire

Dog Decision Guide
Questionnaire

Best Dog
Questionnaire

Pets Channel Breed Selector
Questionnaire

The Puppy Aptitude Test - Choosing The Right Individual Puppy

The Puppy Personality Test

Baron & Nevar's Index of Small Dog Breeds

Why Not a Boy Dog

Good Child Companions

10 Reasons To Adopt An Older Dog

Adopting an Older Pet

Adopting an Older Dog

Older might be better

Considering the Older Dog

Pre-owned Dogs

Finding an Older Dog

The $600 puppy vs the $300 puppy

Guide to Classified Ads

Reading Classified Ads *

Why You Shouldn't Buy That Puppy In The Window

Pedigree vs Mixed Breed

Much Ado About Poo (as in Cocka-poo, Peke-a-poo, etc.)

AKC
Be sure to read the standard and look at the breed club website of any breed you consider

Breeder Information
Info on finding a purebred dog and not getting ripped off. Includes info on pet stores too.

Rescue And Adoption Links General Info too, about older dogs, purebred rescues...




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Pets as Presents
Written about Christmas, but applies to any occasion
Pets as Gifts (1)

Pets as Gifts (2)

All I Want For Christmas...Is A Puppy!

A Canine Christmas - articles on Christmas Puppies

Responsible Pet Giving During the Holidays

When a Puppy Makes A Perfect Gift

Avoiding the Christmas Rush

Christmas Puppies? Hannukah Kittens?

No Christmas Puppies, Please

Puppies as Christmas Presents?

Merry Christmas from Ye Olde Puppy Shoppe






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So You Think You Want A.....
A breed is more than it looks. Get the real story!

AKC, UKC
Be sure to read the standard and look at the breed club website of any breed you consider
Akita?
Anatolian Shepherd? *

Australian Shepherd?

Basenji?

Beagle?

Bearded Collie?

Bichon Frise? (1)

Bichon Frise? (2)

Border Collie?

Bouvier?

Boxer?

Brussels Griffon?

Bull Terrier?

Chesapeake Bay Retriever?

Chow? *

Dalmatian?

French Bulldog?

German Shepherd?

Golden Retriever

Great Dane?

Kuvasz?

Labrador Retriever?



Miniature Pinscher?
Newfoundland?

Neopolitan Mastiff?

Poodle?

Poodle Mix? (Cock-a-poo, etc.)?

Rhodesian Ridgeback?

Rottweiler?

Schnauzer?
all types

Shar-Pei? (1)

Shar-Pei? (2)

Shiba-Inu?

Siberian Husky? (1)

Siberian Husky? (2)

Toy Munchkin?

Weimaraner?

Wolf? or Wolf/Dog Mix?

Wolf Hybrid?

Wolf Dog?

Vizsla?

Vizagle?
This one's just for fun, folks!






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