Buying a puppy as a gift
	Lawrence Humane Society - help a homeless dog
	Are you ready for a dog?
	Pure-bred or mixed breed?
	What breed is right for you?
	"Designer" dog breeds (for example poodle mixes as a marketing ploy)
	Questions to ask your breeder
	What is a puppy mill or backyard breeder?
	Consider adopting a rescue dog
	AKC registration vs. Pet Registries -- the newest marketing ploy

	AKC, UKC, ARBA dog registries
	Breeding your purebred dog
	Code of Ethics concerning raising and selling purebred dogs

1st Step to Breeding: Health Testing of Parents

 

	Follow the recommended testing of parents as determined by your parent breed club.  (AKC)
	Canine Health Information Center
	VetGen  Veterinary Genetics Services
	OptiGen
	Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
	PennHIP
	CERF