PETCO: Where dogs breed online!











			Dogs are the most varied species in existence, ranging in size from the 6-pound Chihuahua to the 200-pound Mastiff, and from the sociable Golden Retriever to the aggressive Akita. Before selecting a breed for your new dog, carefully consider your own personality, what you expect of your dog, whether you live in a house with a fenced yard or in an apartment. Become acquainted with the 8 groups (Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding and Miscellaneous).
	The dominant pup will usually be the first to approach you and this pup will probably be difficult to train, so if you are inexperienced, beware. Avoid a pup that is extremely shy; it may be difficult to socialize.


Dogs are wonderful companions,but before you take the plunge and get a dog, remember, Dogs take time. Do you have the time every day to spend walking, feeding, playing with your dog? Dogs need space. Can you make suitable, realistic arrangements for your dog to get adequate exercise? Dogs cost money.They must be fed, need health care, need grooming. Your house will need more cleaning.
		Find a serious breeder. A serious hobby breeder will usually belong to a breed club, be involved in showing dogs, present a clean environment with healthy, well-socialized puppies, be at least as interested in your qualifications to be an owner as you are in the breeder, give you a record of dates and types of inoculations and worming and provide a pedigree and registration application form Avoid: pet shop or dealer puppies, who are poorly bred and raised and treated as merchandise; "backyard breeders", who own a dog but often are not knowledgeable and typically think it will be "fun" or "profitable" to have puppies.


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