Pet Checklist - 12 Points To Consider When Buying A Pet

Article Title: Pet Checklist - 12 Points To Consider When
Buying A Pet
Author: Derek Rogers

When you and your family are making the decision to purchase a
pet, you will want to go through a checklist in order to make
sure that it is the right decision for everyone involved. It is
a major life event when bringing a pet into the home and the
decision should not be taken lightly.

With a set guideline or checklist ahead of time, you will
ensure that you are making the correct choice and there will be
no anxiety once your pet comes home to meet his new family.
Nothing can be more gratifying than having a family pet grow and
thrive with you and your family over the years.

1- Room: Is there space for a pet in your home? Larger animals
need space for exercise each day while smaller caged animals
need just a small desk or counter-top. Depending on the type of
ample space you have will portray what type of pet you will be
able to house.

2 – Lifestyle: Does a pet fit your lifestyle? For many busy
families a pet will not fit into their schedule. You will need
to be sure that there is time for a new companion in your home
that may need walking each day, or just a few minutes of simple
contact in order to thrive in your home.

3 – Cost: How much are you willing to spend on a pet? Are you
financially able to maintain that pet if such things as vet
bills become high? Determining your budget will show if you can
really afford the maintenance such as yearly exams, periodic vet
bills in the event of illness, etc.

4 – Regulations: Are you able to legally own a pet? Some
families who rent are not able to have animals in various
apartment buildings or condominiums, while some town homes and
condominium associations have stipulations on what size of
animal is allowed on the premises. Checking out all the
necessary rules before purchasing your new family member.

5 – Pet Supplier: Will you be choosing a pet shop or local
breeder for your pet? Some people decide on animals that are at
local animal shelters. Be sure to do extensive checks on where
your pet comes from, especially if they claim to be purebred.

6 – Traveling: Do you travel a lot? Are you able to travel with
your pet or would you have to find alternative arrangements for
your pet while you are gone.

7 – Veterinarians: Do you have a vet close by that you can
consult in times of need? If you do not have a licensed animal
care provider it may discourage you from choosing an animal that
needs regular care.

8 – Activities: What type of activities do you enjoy doing as a
family? Are these activities the type that you will be taking
your pet with you? A pet is a member of your family and should
not be left at home if you are enjoying time outside where they
could be as well.

9 – Allergies: Do you know anyone with pet allergies? This can
have a direct result on the type of pet you decide on if you get
one at all. Some may find that it is not feasible since their
mother visits each year for 2 weeks in the summer and is highly
allergic to animals.

10 – Other pets: Do you have other pets that need to adapt to a
new member? If so, this can be a very touchy situation when
bringing in other animals into a `1 pet home'.

11 – Previous Pet Experience: Do you have any experience with
owning a pet? If not, are you willing to do the necessary
research in order to know how to take care of your pet properly?

12 – Responsibility: Is the responsibility of this new pet
yours alone or will it be a shared family task? Be sure to set
ground rules with everyone in the family so that it is a
decision everyone is happy with.

If you are still considering a family pet even after going
through this simple checklist and finding out that what you are
looking for is a companion and a friend then you are ready to go
out and purchase your new pet. After going through this list you
will be well equipped with some basic knowledge about what you
need to know when purchasing a new animal for your home.

About The Author: Derek Rogers is a freelance writer who
represents a number of UK businesses. For advice on buying a
pet, he recommends Seapets, one of the UK's leading suppliers of
http://www.seapets.co.uk/ pet supplies.

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Finding Proper Bichon Frise Breeders

Article Title: Finding Proper Bichon Frise Breeders
Author: Mary A Stevenson

Know that once you have finally decided it is time to start
looking for Bichon Frise breeders, there are generally two ways
to going about doing it. The world wide web is probably the most
often used because of the speed and the fact that it will give
you information for Bichon Frise breeders from all over the
country and world. By looking through your newspapers you can
find many local Bichon Frise breeders and this way you are able
to see in person where you will be spending your hard earned
money.

You have already spent months, or maybe just days, in trying to
figure out which of the many breeds of dogs is the cutest and
the kind that would work the best inside your home and your
lifestyle. So now you are all ready to go but you are having a
little trouble in finding Bichon Frise breeders. Before you made
the decision to get that particular breed you saw them
everywhere but now that you need one, they are nowhere in site
and you do not know where to look.

Do not panic, there are always a lot of Bichon Frise breeders
around and it may just be your excitement getting to the best of
you. With a little luck, patience, and dedication you will soon
be on your way to bringing your new pet home with you. It is
easy to find a breeder and it will not take as long as you may
think.

With the way our world is beginning to function, we are relying
on technology such as the Internet for everything from getting
ours news, our mail and even for shopping and that includes
shopping for a dog. You can easily find a lot of Bichon Frise
breeders on the Internet but the problem is that even if they
all sound wonderful, without seeing the dog in person, you
really do not know what you are getting until the puppy is
delivered to the airport.

But, on the bright side, you can always take advantage of the
Internet and search for local Bichon Frise breeders and this
way, you are getting the convenience of the Internet search but
are still able to drive to the location of the breeders and
check out the puppies for yourself. All in all, using the
Internet can be an excellent tool in trying to find the puppy
that you have been waiting for.

Another way to go about trying to find Bichon Frise breeders is
by looking through your local newspapers. This will generally
take a lot more time then searching the Internet but you will
know at least that these are breeders that have the dogs on site
and that you can go visit their home environment in order to
make sure that you really want a puppy from that breeder.

Depending on where you live and depending on sheer luck, you
may have to wait a few months before finding any Bichon Frise
breeders, but then again with luck on your side, you may find
one the next time you flip open your paper. Also, if you are
having troubles finding Bichon Frise breeders, you may want to
put a want ad in the paper letting people know the type of dog
you are seeking and you never know, you may end up lucky.

About The Author: Mary Stevenson's extensive love and knowledge
of this breed has spurred a love of teaching other dog lovers.
Many
http://www.bichonfriseguide.com/Bichon_Frise_Breeders/index.php
Bichon Frise breeders are found through searching the Internet
but if you wan to find those that are close to you that you want
you may want to use another search option. A lot of
http://www.bichonfriseguide.com/About_The_Bichon_Frise/index.php
Bichon Frise information points to using the newspaper as a
means of finding many local and trustworthy breeders.

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All About The Standard Poodle

Article Title: All About The Standard Poodle
Author: Lisa B Collins

If you want a confident, intelligent dog that enjoys an active
life, a Poodle may be the best breed for you. Poodles are full
of life and energy; inquisitive, dignified; and loyal. For at
least the last ten years, the American Kennel Club of the United
States has listed the Poodle as one of its ten most popular
breeds. One reason Poodles are so popular is that they come in a
variety of size like small, medium and large, known in the dog
world as Toy, Miniature and Standard Poodles.

To measure a Poodle's height against the standard of the breed,
measure the dog at the highest point of the shoulder. A Standard
Poodle measures more than fifteen inches at the shoulder. A
Miniature Poodle measures fifteen inches or less at the
shoulder, and a Toy Poodle measures less than ten inches.

The Poodle's coat is always naturally curly and dense in
texture. Several colors are allowed, including black, white,
apricot, brown, blue, gray and silver. Within each solid color,
slight variations in hue are also allowed.
The origins of the Poodle breed are uncertain, although
Germany, Denmark and France have all claimed credit for
developing the breed. Over the years, France has come to be
recognized as the Poodle's place of origin, and the French hold
a special place in their hearts and in their culture for what
they call the Caniche.

The Standard Poodle is thought to have descended from a mix
between the Barbet, a French water dog and a Hungarian Water
Hound. The Miniature and Toy varieties were bred down from the
Standard Poodle. Once used as a sporting dog, Poodles retrieved
waterfowl during gun hunts. The traditional Poodle cut, with
extra hair at the joints, was meant to insulate the dogs' joints
against the cold water. Poodles also worked as truffle hunters,
and circus performers. In fact, they remain familiar icons in
popular culture, and they continue to perform in the modern
entertainment industry.

Standard Poodle can become famous as a performer, while others
derive their fame from their celebrity owners. Gertrude Stein
and Alice B. Toklas loved their first Poodle, Basket, so much
that they got two more Poodles, named Basket II and Basket III.

Performer "Weird Al" Yankovic has a Toy Poodle named Bela, whom
he on top of his head for the cover of his album "Poodle Hat".
Wrestling star Rene Dupree, who know uses the professional name
"Rene Bonaparte", often refers to his Poodle Fifi.

Poodles are well known as characters in literature, film and
television. The late Jacqueline Susann, the darling of the
1960s, wrote a best-selling novel, Every Night Josephine, about
her Poodle, Josephine. One of many examples of Poodles in film
is the 2000 film Best In Show, which featured a Poodle named
Rhapsody in White as the canine character "Butch". The TV family
in the animated series Rugrats has a Poodle named Fifi as a pet.
Although most Standard Poodles will never appear on the pages of
a novel or on the big screen, their owners consider them
superstars of the highest magnitude.

About The Author: Lisa Collins is a Poodle breeder and
freelance writer who has written four books on Poodles. The
Standard http://www.officialpoodleguide.com/ Poodle is a popular
breed because of its superior intelligence and pleasant
personality. More http://www.officialpoodleguide.com/Poodle.php
Poodle information about getting your dog into show business can
be obtained from a theatrical agency.

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