Research the breed BEFORE getting the dog!

Take it from personal experience, you need to research the breed that you want before you get the dog. You'd be surprised how many people get a dog and end up knowing nothing about the breed itself, or how to take care of it

This can be bad for not only the owners, but the dogs as well.

Here are just a few topics to educate yourself on before getting your new dog:

1. Temperament/characteristics

2. Size and age

3. Exercise needs

4. Grooming

5. Health issues

6. History of the breed

Here are some resourceful links for researching your potential breed:

https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/ and https://www.akc.org/dog-breed-selector/. .

https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/search/breeds-a-to-z/.

https://www.purina.co.uk/find-a-pet/dog-breeds/breed-selector

https://www.iams.com/dog-breed-selector