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[xxMelania4uxx]

Hey every1 i want a puppy, i havent decided what type breed, color, nothing lol, but i was wondering if any1 had any info on breeders or a good place 2 buy 1.... what i have in mind is a little Toy dog, but i always like big dog. Any Suggestions?

[GlenAz]

If you are looking for a AKC regogized breed, I would go to a breed information site and do some research to make sure the dog's temperment is a good fit for your lifestyle. All too often people get dogs they think are cute and don't stop to consider whether that breed of dog would would fit in with their living situation/lifestyle. I know a lot of people who have learned that lesson the hard way. People get Aussi Sheepdogs (for example) and then wonder why the dog destroys everything in their apt. while they were away (that breed is high energy and highly intelligent, they need a job to do!).

Once you have narrowed down the kind of dog you would like, I would google that breed's national or local club. You can find breed specific clubs for most AKC breeds out there and they are usually happy to pass on the names of good breeders in your area. These are usually high quality breeders meaning that they check bloodlines for desease and gentitic defects that can be prominent in that breed ensuring youa healthy dog. Remember, anyone can get a male and female dog and become a breeder, some are better than others and some are REALLLY BAD!. Best to do some homework and get recomendations to rule out the latter. This will help ensure you don't end up being one of the poor souls I meet occasionally that paid $1,8000 for a dog that ended getting cancer at three years old or some other crippling desease.

As someone that does Great Pyrenees rescue I would hate to end this post without mentioning the benefits of adopting via a rescue organization. Depending on the breed of dog you are looking for, you can find some great looking dogs for far less expense than if you bought from a breeder. There are usually not puppies, some have heath problems to one degree or another, but many others are great looking, healthy dogs that simply were purchased by people that did not understand the needs of that specific breed or had to give them up due to life altering circumstances (divorce, loss of income, relocation, etc). We have had beautuful Pyrs come in to rescue that came from respected breeders for unknown reasons (dog was healthy, good looking, and had no personality flaws we could find). A great resource for rescue dogs would be http://www.petfinder.com . You can search for available dogs by breed, in your area and beyond. Terrific resource if you are looking for a specific breed or a mixed breed.

Hope this long winded post helps you in your search.

[Jamie Michelle]

Hey every1 i want a puppy, i havent decided what type breed, color, nothing lol, but i was wondering if any1 had any info on breeders or a good place 2 buy 1.... what i have in mind is a little Toy dog, but i always like big dog. Any Suggestions?

My recommendation is to get a black Labrador Retriever.

Labrador Retriever:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labrador_Retriever

[ChicagoDave]

Rhodesian Ridgeback

http://www.ridgebackrescue.org/


youll fall in love with a Ridgie

[xxMelania4uxx]

Thanks for the info....it really helped, i'm going 2 get a Small puppy , a toy dog. Not sure which 1 yet....... Any Suggestions?

[GlenAz]

Here's a link to Animal Planet's Toy Group breed listing; http://animal.discovery.com/guides/d...ector/toy.html

Happy Hunting,

[apocarm]

I love my Min Pin

[ohiodude]

get a Shiba Inu

[xxMelania4uxx]

I love my Min Pin

OOOO Hes Soooo cute!! what breed is he??? OMG

u know i might look in2 a maltese never thought of it...ty

[xxMelania4uxx]

get a Shiba Inu

OOO hes cute 2 How big do they get?