This seems to be even truer when the purchase is by a family with children. Buying a dog is like buying anything else; the more you know before you buy, the better off you will be. This advice applies to all aspects of buying your dog, from selecting the breed to deciding where to obtain the puppy. We strongly recommend that you spend enough time investigating before buying.
Remember, dogs are for life.
你利用AKC"s 的完全养狗手册的照片和关于被 AKC 承认的每个品种的描述开始你的研究。你的研究将会帮助你缩小选择适合你及你的生活方式的狗的范围。别忘了也考虑你的狗生活方式。至于进一步的研究,你应该在你的地方图书馆查找相关资料。 The AKC"s Complete Dog Book can help you begin your research with its pictures and descriptions of each breed recognized by the AKC. Your initial research will help you narrow the field when it comes to selecting the breed for you and your lifestyle.