National & Local Information
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DISCLAIMER: Some of our members have offered to share information about the various breeds of dogs. The name of each breed is a link to the AKC National Club for that particular breed, and may be followed by a member's website, and other information. ICCKC cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information contained, nor accept responsibility for any animal found through this information.
Take your time to be sure of
the basic personality and temperament of a particular breed - some dogs
are very active, some are couch potatoes, some dogs are very strong willed,
others are laid back. Ask about basic characteristics that can be predicted
about the breed, eventual
adult
size,
grooming needs, activity level and exercise requirements, whether they
tend to be good with small children, how sociable they are with strangers,
and so on. One major cause of problems is choosing a type of dog
that isn't compatible with your needs or your situation. Remember
too, both puppies and adult dogs take time and patience, and they need
to be taught appropriate behavior - plan on finding a good puppy kindergarten
or beginning obedience class.
Choosing the Right
Dog for You
Before you buy Questions
to Ask
Click here for links to all Parent
Clubs -- Excellent
source of information !!
Here a very good website
with "no
punches pulled" information by Michelle
Welton.
She
has written a good reference book
too, to help you narrow down your choices, "Your
Purebred Puppy, a Buyers Guide".
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