 Adopting?
I agree that adopting can be a good idea if you are able to find the dog you want.
I don't believe petfinder is bad, as most good rescues do put their dogs on that site, or in this area it is so. As for shelters, I have found that they are not helpful in selecting new parents nor do they give much info re the history. One good idea is to go to a good breeder and see if they have any pups they have held back for show etc and when they get older they do not work out. Here you can get a dog with history and get a good idea as to temperament and behavior.
Good luck, it is a hard task but one has to be patient and ask lots of questions! |