Companion Pet Breed Profiles

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:

• 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.

• 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!