Dog Adoption & Purchasing

An AKC Breeder of Merit's guide to finding a reputable dog breeder for your new family member with tips on where to look, red flags to watch out for, and typical breeder and puppy buyer obligations.

Giving a new opportunity in life to an animal is a unique and rewarding experience, but not a perfect one. If you are still on the fence about adoption, here are some things that might help you make up your mind.

So many dogs out there are in need of being rescued. Ask yourself these questions to decide if you are ready to take on a rescue pet.

Read about different steps you can take to prepare yourself and your home for a new rescue dog.

Learn how to choose a shelter dog with tips and advice from someone who worked in a dog shelter. You'll find out what to look for and what questions to ask to help you pick the best dog or puppy for you, your family and your lifestyle.

Getting a puppy is surely a super exciting event in your life, but don't be caught unprepared! Make sure you have all you will need when getting a puppy with this helpful puppy checklist! The list includes all of the essentials to make life with your new puppy a breeze.

Do you plan on getting a German Shepherd puppy or already have a new friend at home? Here we provide a guide on how to handle the first couple of months.

Most dogs end up in animal shelters through no fault of their own. They only know what we teach them. Rescue dogs may not be cute, fluffy puppies, but they have just as much to offer. With a few helpful hints and a lot of patience, your rescue dog will be an amazing companion in no time.

Puppy scams are rife. Frankly, they apply to any purebred puppy, kitten, and even other species. The popularity and priceyness of the Bull Terrier make this breed a natural target.

When looking for a pet, you can buy or you can adopt. Here are some reasons to choose adoption and my story.

Dogs are social creatures. They like to be with their families and included in activities and daily life. Being a responsible dog owner means teaching your dog to be a good house pet and a good canine citizen.

Are you thinking about buying a German Shepherd puppy? You should definitely consider a rescue before going to a breeder. There are too many great dogs that need a nice family home.

If you are considering adopting a puppy mill dog, it's important to know what to expect considering that puppy mill dogs are not the average dogs most people are accustomed to. Adopting a puppy mill dog can come with many challenges, but forewarned is forearmed.

All kids should be allowed to have a dog, so make it easy for your parents to say yes. Find out five things you should do, and take a look at a bunch of great puppy pictures!

You've probably read that getting a puppy for Christmas is a bad idea. In many circumstances, that's true. But getting a puppy for Christmas isn't automatically a bad idea if you're ready for puppy and dog ownership.

Four and a half years ago, I was devastated when my application to rescue a dog was denied. The reason? I lived alone and worked away from home. After that, I found a chocolate lab pup and the rest is history. This article will tell my story and argue that single-parented dogs don't have it bad.