A good place to start is to look in books or on the internet, go to dog shows or obedience clubs where you can talk to owners and see a number of breeds. Visit friends and relatives with dogs and ask them about their experiences. Find out about characteristics and attributes of various breeds by talking to breeders and contacting breed clubs.
Dog shows give prospective puppy owners an excellent opportunity to view the many breeds available and the chance to talk to breeders and exhibitors. It also allows you to see dogs of all ages, so you will get a good idea of what the adult will be like in size and temperament. Shows are scheduled each weekend that represent many breeds, a group of breeds or a single breed.
Details and dates are available from the Dogs NSW, as is written information on breeds, and contact details for breeders and breed clubs. To gain a heads up, check out the different descriptions of each of the breeds by clicking here. However, please be informed this will take you to another site.
Most breeds have some hereditary conditions.
Ensure you find out about these and any other potential health problems to be watched for.
Once you have narrowed down your field it is time to learn more specific details about your chosen breed and visit some breeders.
A responsible person will choose a pure bred dog because the behaviour, appearance and size of the dog are predictable!
Now that you have had an opportunity to find out which breed suits you, head back to our Puppy Corner area to investigate further options.
You could now visit our Breeders Gallery, which has a list of our registered breeders advertisements for your viewing. Many of the advertisements have pictures of their breed and new litters for sale.
Alternatively, to learn more about careing for your dog, check out our education page
