Before You Adopt
Tips for finding the best cat or dog for you; plus: preparing for a puppy
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Use this scroller to find a dog breed (or type the first letter of a breed name to jump through the list) -- or browse dog breeds below.
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Despite his glamorous reputation, the Afghan hound is a hunter at heart, bred to chase down game over rugged terrain. While he ...
Read more about the Afghan Hound dog breed.
Among the most versatile of terriers, the Airedale is bold, playful and adventurous; he is a lively yet protective companion. He ...
Read more about the Airedale Terrier dog breed.
As befitting his spitz-like heritage, the Akita is bold, independent, stubborn and tenacious. Demonstrative to his family, he is ...
Read more about the Akita dog breed.
The Alaskan malamute is powerful, independent, strong-willed and fun-loving. She loves to run and roam. She is family-oriented, ...
Read more about the Alaskan Malamute dog breed.
This breed is known as the 'merry' Cocker, and the name is most fitting. He is playful, cheerful, amiable, sweet, sensitive, ...
Read more about the American Cocker Spaniel dog breed.
The American Eskimo is bright, eager to please, lively and fun-loving, in short, an enjoyable and generally obedient companion. ...
Read more about the American Eskimo Dog (Miniature) dog breed.
The American Eskimo is bright, eager to please, lively and fun-loving in short, an enjoyable and generally obedient companion. ...
Read more about the American Eskimo Dog (Standard) dog breed.
The American Eskimo is bright, eager to please, lively and fun-loving, in short, an enjoyable and generally obedient companion. ...
Read more about the American Eskimo Dog (Toy) dog breed.
The Foxhound is well-mannered in the home. He gets along best with human or canine companionship. He is a tolerant, amiable and ...
Read more about the American Foxhound dog breed.
Typically docile and playful with his family, the American Staffordshire terrier is also generally friendly toward strangers as ...
Read more about the American Staffordshire Terrier dog breed.
Tips for finding the best cat or dog for you; plus: preparing for a puppy
How to find the right dog for you and your family
Why adopting an older dog has many advantages
Prepare in advance to make sure your home is safe for your new pup
The pet adoption experience at different types of shelters can be vastly different, so take the time to visit the home page of your local groups to see which you might enjoy working with most.