Our
breed profiles include loads of details
and pictures about the most common dog,
cat, rabbit and horse breeds. Make sure to
add to this resource and tell us about your breed
- browse to the breed of your choice and then go to
its Comments page for more details. Every week we
highlight one specific breed from each section
(featured on the right menu).
Choosing
a Breed - Dos and Don'ts
It
is possibly one of the most important
choices you will ever make.
It is a choice
that will affect the lifestyle of you and
your family for over a decade of your
lives, and a choice that will directly
affect the welfare of the animal you
choose. Here are some tips:
What to
Do:
Make a responsible choice! Be honest with yourself about how much grooming,
training, and exercise you really want to take on. Learn about
the behavior and personality, appearance and size, grooming and exercise needs,
and health of the breeds you are considering.
What NOT
to Do:
Don't choose a breed based solely on
appearance Don't choose a breed which requires you to
change your lifestyle too much - are you
really likely to make these changes? Don't make a choice based on assumptions -
e.g. My friend says this breed would be
ideal Don't disregard your financial situation -
pets can be expensive!
Make a responsible choice!
