There are three ways to get a dog of your own, from a breeder, from a shelter or through a rescue organisation abroad.
A dog stays in your household for 10 to 15 years. When buying a dog, three paths are available:
A puppy brings at least a year of everyday chaos, two to three years of intensive training – and potentially 12 to …
The first 12 weeks determine whether a dog later reacts fearfully or calmly to environmental stimuli.
A puppy turns your home and daily routine upside down. Without preparation, avoidable problems arise:
You are standing in the puppy run and they are all cute. Choosing rationally is still necessary:
The demand for dogs has been high for years – and with it, the market surrounding breeding, sales and online trade is …
In times of social media, puppies are increasingly used as content objects: staged cutely, for clicks and likes.
The Chow Chow comes with some health risks that are linked to its breeding history and its distinctive physical characteristics.
With its short muzzle, large bulging eyes and long, dense coat, the Shih Tzu is one of the most striking small dog …
Dog breeds change – and not always for the better.
Author: Dr Anja Geretschläger, CEO and Scientific Director FERAGEN GmbH, Strubergasse 26, 5020 Salzburg Purebred dog breeding is facing a real upheaval.
Cute puppy pictures on the internet can be deceptive – behind them often lies organised animal suffering.
There are three ways to get a dog of your own, from a breeder, from a shelter or through a rescue organisation abroad. All three can be the right choice, and each has its share of disreputable operators. How to spot them is explained in the articles on finding a breeder and on adoption.
