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Buying a Puppy

 
GENERAL INFORAMTION ABOUT BUYING A PUPPY
Before You Buy - Helpful Articles from Bark Bytes
Newpet.com
Positively Puppy (Part 1 of 7): Patterns For the First Days Home
Puppy Pointers (Part 2 of 7): First Weeks First
Puppy Pointers (Part 3 of 7): First Vet Visit Forges Healthy Life
Puppy Pointers (Part 4 of 7): Puppy Prep Kit
Puppy Pointers (Part 5 of 7): Ain't Misbehavin'---What's Normal, What's Not?
Puppy Pointers (Part 6 of 7): Introducing Kids & Pup
Puppy Pointer (Part 7 of 7): Puppy Proofing Your Home
rec.pets.dogs: Your New Puppy FAQ
rec.pets.dogs: Your New Dog FAQ
Puppy Selection Considerations by Lyn Richards

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STOP!!!-A FEW THOUGHTS BEFORE BUYING
Adding A New Animal To The Household...(Part 1): Considerations 
Before You Buy (or Adopt) by Karen Peak
Choosing the Right Dog for Your Family by Nipissing Kennel Club
Am I Ready??
Your Next Big Purchase: A Car, Washer/Dryer, Dog?

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SELECTING A BREED
AOL's Dog Match
Choosing the Breed That is Right of You. by Jill Swedlow
Tips on Choosing the Right Dog by Bonnie Dalzell & Jay Russell
What Breed of Dog?
Dog Breed Selector by Selectsmart.com 
Selectapet Dog Breed Selector
rec.pets.dogs: Selecting A Dog FAQ
Breed Search by The Dog Breed Info Center 
Dog Scene Breed Information

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CHOOSING WHERE TO GET YOUR PUPPY
Choosing a Breeder by Deb Jones
Buying From a Reputable Breeder By Linda Ward
Guidelines For Selecting a Reputable Breeder
Manual For Finding a Responsible Breeder
Tips For Selecting a Quality Breeder
Finding A Reputable Breeder 
Is This Breeder Reputable?
Finding a Reputable Breeder by the Minnesota Purebred Dog Breeders Assoc
How to Find a Quality Puppy and Reputable Breeder by Jill Swedlow
How to find a Responsible Breeder by Nipissing Kennel Club
Questions to Ask a Breeder by Nipissing Kennel Club
Buying a Puppy? How to Select a Breeder
Types of Breeders
What is a Breeder?
Where to Buy a Puppy by Chris Walkowicz
Reading Those Classified Ads For Puppies
Don't Buy That Puppy in the Window
Buying Pet Store Dogs
Just What is a Puppy Mill?

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PUPPY CONTRACTS AND QUESTIONNAIRES
Contract Information for Buyers
Contracts & Clauses by Chris Walkowicz
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THE PEDIGREE
The Pedigree Maze
Pedigree Central - A Good Source of Pedigree Information
Reading a Pedigree and Understanding It by Stephanie Hedgepath
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CHOOSING A PUPPY
On Choosing A Dog: "Narrowing the Field" by Gina Spadafori
Choosing the Right Pup (And Other Gambling Advice)
Picking a Puppy
Selecting a Dog
Choosing the Puppy From the Litter
Male Vs Female by Yourpurebredpuppy.com
American Temperament Test Society - Temperament Testing Info
Testing & Choosing Puppies by Yourpurebredpuppy.com
Puppy Testing by Mike Schragel
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NAMING & REGISTERING YOUR NEW PUPPY
AKC Registration Information
2000 Dog Names -Naming Your Puppy
Dog Mania - Dog Names
A Zillion Dog Names
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PREPARING FOR THE NEW ADDITION
Preparing for Puppy by Linda Monroe
Bringing Bowser home from Dog Owners Guide
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INTRODUCTION TO NEW HOME
How To "Build The Bond" With Your Dog! by Adam G. Katz
Introducing a Puppy to It's New Home
Introducing a New Dog to Your Existing Dog
Introducing a New Dog to a Cat
Introducing An Adult Dog to a New Home
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MEETING OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS
Introducing Your Pet and New Baby
Adding a New Baby to the Pet Household by Diana Guerrero
Preparing a Dog for a New Baby by King County (WA) Animal Services
New Pets and Elderly People by Merle F. Marks
Kids And Dogs: Safety First  from Dog Owners Guide
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INTRODUCING YOUR NEW PUPPY TO OTHER PETS
Adding A New Animal To The Household...(Part 2):Integrating with Other Dogs
Adding A New Animal To The Household...(Part 3):Integrating with Other Pets
Making Peace Between Dogs and Cats by the Dog Owners Guide
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PURPOSE AS GIFTS
Puppies as Christmas Presents? by Lexiann Grant
Pets as Gifts
Avoiding the Christmas Rush
Merry Christmas From Ye Olde Puppy Shoppe !!!
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RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF PET OWNERSHIP
Responsibility of Canine Ownership by Jill Swedlow
Problems & Privileges: The Truth About Owning a Dog by Lexiann Grant
Are You Ready for a Dog? 
Is a Dog The Pet For You?
Why Train Your Dog?
Ten Commandments For Responsible Dog Ownership
Responsible Dog Ownership What does it mean? Where does it start?
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OTHER INTERESTING SITES
Students Should Think Twice Before Buying a Pet
Military Members & Their Dogs
Puppy Training
Playing With Your Puppy
Long-Distance Buying by Chris Walkowicz
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Last Updated: October 19, 2006