Your Purebreed Puppy (Paperback, 2nd)

The decision to buy a purebred dog may be made easily, but the question of which breed to buy is more complicated. What type of puppy will be most compatible with your family and lifestyle? What kind of dog gets along well with children, or will be happy in your tiny studio apartment? Are you looking for a pet that doesn't shed? or one that can act as a watchdog?

Your Purebred Puppy takes the guesswork out of choosing a dog. Long considered an invaluable resource -- and now updated to include 20 new breeds -- this authoritative guide profiles 200 breeds and varieties of dogs, complete with photographs of each, to help prospective buyers find the one with the physical and behavioral characteristics that will best suit them. Step by step, Michele Welton demonstrates how to decide on the right breed, locate a reputable breeder, and pick a healthy, good-looking, well-tempered companion. Also provided are simple tests that readers can use to determine a puppy's temperament before they buy him and bring him home.

Acquiring a dog is a big commitment, requiring time, patience, and money. Your Purebred Puppy is the essential guidebook to accompany you on the search for your new pet.