Choosing a Dog

American Kennel Club - About Buying a Dog
The AKC recognizes over 150 different breeds of dog, and each of these breeds has its own unique temperament, appearance, activity level and set of needs. You should do some serious and careful research to determine which breed of dog is right for you and your family.
http://www.akc.org/future_dog_owner/about_buying_a_dog.cfm

Bull Dog Information Library: Is a Bulldog the Right Breed for You ?
Includes the traits, temperament and needs of the English Bulldog, to help people decide if the breed is right for them.
http://www.bulldoginformation.com/english-bulldogs-right-breed.html

Buying A Puppy: What to Look For
Written by a breeder. Includes warning signs to watch for and questions to ask when purchasing a puppy to avoid unscrupulous breeder tactics.
http://www.buyingapuppy.com

Cape Rose Toy Poodles: Choosing a Dog
Information specific to toy poodles from Cape Rose Toy Poodles, including how to choose, what to look for in a reputable breeder, care of the breed and links to rescue groups and clubs.
http://www.toypoodles.com

Chihuahua Care Tips
Information related to the care, feeding and temperament of chihuahuas. Includes chihuahua trivia and pictures.
http://www.chihuahuacaretips.com

Choosing a German Shepherd Puppy
About.com article, featuring tips and advice on choosing this top 10 US breed. Choosing the perfect German Shepherd puppy does require a great deal of time, effort and energy, but this investment will be well worth it before you acquire your dog.
http://dogs.about.com/od/beforeyougetadog/a/GSD_puppy.htm

Digital Dog: Choosing Your Dog
Article about the many considerations to think about before bringing a new dog into the household. Includes information about training, grooming, sleeping, feeding and activity levels.
http://www.digitaldog.com/choosing.html

Dog Breed Info Center: Before You Buy or Adopt
Article from "The Dog Breed Info Center," focusing on choosing the right dog based on personal lifestyle. Additional related articles also available. Breed specifics, a selection quiz and Rescue Organization contact information listed by breed and state.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/beforeyoubuy.htm

Dog Infomat: Researching Different Types of Dogs
Includes information on choosing a dog- mixed breed or purebred? Puppy or adult? Network listings for the best places to get your dog (shelters, rescues, breeders).
http://www.doginfomat.com/breedsintro.htm

Dog Obedience Training Review: Choosing a Dog Breed
Includes breed characteristics, health considerations and training information for the most popular American Kennel Club breeds.
http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/choosing-a-dog-breed.html

Dog Paw Print- Choosing a Dog For Your Family
Includes information about how individual breed group characteristics fit with family personalities, a selection quiz for choosing a dog, ideas for dog names and dog coloring pages.
http://www.dog-paw-print.com

Dogs in Depth: Choosing a Dog For Your Lifestyle
Encyclopedia of world dog breeds with photos, information about these breeds, and a guide to help select the best dog breed for one's lifestyle.
http://www.dogsindepth.com/choosing_a_dog.html

DogTime: Finding the Right Dog
Articles, a forum, and match-up tools to help individuals figure out which dog is best for them.
http://dogtime.com/find-dog

How To Do Things: How To Choose a Dog for an Apartment
Article that examines both the best types of dogs to choose for apartment living, as well as ones that are best to steer clear from if you live in a smaller living space in close proximity to other people.
http://www.howtodothings.com/pets-and-animals/a3886-how-to-choose-a-dog-for-an-apartment.html

The Humane Society of the United States: Choosing The Right Dog
Explains what to look for in both personal lifestyle and dog traits to ensure a good match.
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_adoption_information/choosing_the_right_dog.html

Just Dog Breeds
Articles include information about what to think about before getting a dog. Profiles of 155 AKC dog breeds are included, outlining temperament, grooming and health issues.
http://www.justdogbreeds.com

K9 Web: Selecting a Dog Breed
A collection of articles and FAQs regarding dog breed selection.
http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/selecting-a-dog.html

My Dog Breed: Buying a Dachshund- What to Look for
Learn all about what to look for in an Dachshund breeder and in the breed, including standards, health issues, and training and housebreaking concerns.
http://www.mydogbreed.com/dachshund/buying-dachshunds.php

PetFinder: Selecting the Family Dog
Article by Jacque Lynn Schultz, C.P.D.T., Companion Animal Programs Adviser. National Shelter Outreach, ASPCA. Discusses the many ways that individuals find a dog, along with their advantages and disadvantages, as well as caretaker considerations.
http://www.petfinder.com/journal/index.cgi?article=701

Pointing Labs: Choosing a Dog
Information about choosing a pointing lab, including characteristics of the breed, temperament, and their role as both a hunting dog and a family dog.
http://www.pointing-labs.net/

Puppy Mills: Learn How to Avoid Puppy Mills when Choosing a Dog
What to look for when purchasing a dog, and what not to do. How to find a good breeder. Includes relevant questions to ask a breeder to ensure that your dog will be healthy and well-adjusted.
http://www.puppymills.com/

PuppyFinder: Resources for Finding and Raising a Puppy
Puppy breed selector, puppy advice and tips, breeder directory and current dog news- resources for those who plan to buy a dog.
http://www.puppyfinder.com/

Purina - Find the Right Dog Breed
Articles related to choosing, welcoming, and what to expect at your first veterinarian appointment- important considerations to think about before you get a puppy.
http://www.purina.com/dogs/puppies/index.aspx

Raising Spot: How to Choose a Puppy or Dog
Information and advice about how to select a breed, choose from a litter, and how to administer the puppy aptitude test.
http://www.raisingspot.com/intro_choosing_puppy.php

SoYouWanna: Choose the Right Dog for You
This article gives advice on breed selection, where to look for a dog, and spay and neuter information.
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/rightdog/rightdog.html

The Springer Puppy Internet Search: Choosing a Dog
Advice specific to English Springer Spaniels, with information about how to locate a reputable breeder and what to look for in the breed when choosing a dog.
http://esspuppyhelp.com