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It can be hard to know if the dog breeder you've chosen is a good one. The following traits provide a basic guide to help you figure out if Fido's breeder is up-to-snuff.

Every Christmas concerned animal agencies plead with consumers to delay purchasing puppies until the Holiday Season is over. Sadly, many people don't listen.

Extremely alert, smart, and loyal, the boxer makes an excellent pet.

Behavior problems and health issues often accompany a puppy mill purchase. Make sure your dog comes from a reputable source such as a rescue or shelter.

You see the ad in the newspaper: "For Sale: Purebred puppies, with papers." But do you know what those papers are?

Choosing a new dog is a big decision that needs to be carefully thought out so the dog is compatible with your own temperament and lifestyle. Here are some useful tips.

Instead of giving a puppy as a Christmas gift, provide everything needed for a puppy and get the dog after the holidays are over.

Unscrupulous dog breeders and puppy mills are selling mixed breed "designer dogs" that are supposedly worth more than a regular purebred puppy.

You go into a pet shop and see the cutest puppy, and make a sudden decision to buy him. He's expensive, but he comes with "papers" showing he's a purebred.

Puppy adoption is a process that deserves time and research. Whether the search is for a purebred or a mix, follow these important guidelines.

Before you buy a puppy, make sure you know everything about where the puppy came from. There are many dangers to purchasing a dog from a puppy mill.

Bonding with a puppy is important, but being prepared can make getting a new puppy more rewarding and help the transition to a new home go much more smoothly.

An eight month investigation has led to the discovery of puppy mill dogs being sold through chain store retailer Petland. Demonstrators gather to rally on May 9th.

Adopting a puppy is a big decision. Before taking the plunge, it is a good idea to research breeds, training techniques, breeders, and shelters.

Oprah Winfrey, Vanessa Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, and Paris Hilton all went through some good and bad times with their pets in 2007.

For some, choosing a puppy is straightforward but, for others, it's a minefield. Some common Basset traits and tips on how to choose that pup are covered in this article.

Puggles make great pets but most buyers are simple attracted to the adorable face. There are good and bad traits that would-be owners should know before buying.

A pregnant dogs body is going through many changes as the puppies are growing inside her therefore her needs are going to increase.

Puppies are popular presents at Christmas time, but should not be purchased on a whim. It takes careful planning, time, money, and commitment to add a dog to a family.

Puppy mills have been around for decades; find out how they first got started, how they operate and how pet lovers can help put puppy mills out of business.

Amid the foreclosures and cutbacks affecting many middle-class families, another ideal of family life has been taking a hit - the family pet.

Having a dog door and training a puppy to go outside to use the bathroom can be difficult. Dog training pads and litter boxes can make training a puppy much easier.

A look at how two of the greatest literary voices in modern American fiction wrote the stories of boys in the early 20th century.

German Shorthaired Pointers are fast becoming a family favourite for dog lovers. Would they be a good choice for your family too?

There are 10,000 puppy mills in the United States alone. With the growing trend of wanting to have the cutest puppy, this number could easily double by next year.