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Below are some interesting articles on selecting a breed. We offer these only as a resource and point of interest.
"Children and Dogs", Dog Behavior, Denver Dumb Friends League
Since many potential adopters will have children, this article provides excellent information on what types of dogs are "children friendly." It discusses whether getting a puppy is a good idea when a family has small children, and provides rules parents should follow when dogs are present with children.
Gina Spadafori, "On Choosing a Dog, Narrowing the Field", Dogproblems.com
This article specifically addresses shelter and rescue dogs. On a recent morning show, a veterinarian stated that 67% of dogs owned are purebreds. This article debunks some of the myths about mutts and encourages people to adopt from rescue organizations that spend time with and understand the temperament of the dogs.
DogBreedInfo.com
This Website gives information on about two hundred breeds. Essays of each breed contain a picture of the breed, physical description, temperament analysis, height and weight dimensions, any noted health problems, living conditions best suited for the dog, how much exercise the dog needs, the life expectancy, how much grooming to expect, the origin of the dog, what group the dog represents, and what recognition the breed has obtained.
For mixed breeds, the dogs comprising the mix can provide an idea of what the dog would be like. This site is an excellent all encompassing Website for dog breed information which should help potential adopters decide if a breed or breed mix is the right dog for them.
"Breed Selection Tool", K-9 Country
This site provides a tool in which the user answers a series of questions on acceptable dog characteristics such as grooming, exercise, socialization skills, and size. It also intermingles questions about the owner's personality to determine a matching dog. At the end of the questions, it presents dogs that would be compatible.
"Selecting the Family Dog: How to Find the Dog of Your Dreams", Petfinder.com
A good general article on how to select the right dog for ones' family. This article addresses the pros and cons of dog purchase and adoption options. The article adamantly discourages buying from large commercial breeders such as puppy mills and suggests looking at shelters and rescue organizations.
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