Choosing Your Dog

Choosing Your Cat

Select a Pet

Choosing Your Dog

There are approximately 165 breeds of dogs available to prospective dog owners in Australia. So, how do you choose? A good place to start is a dog obedience training school or a visit to a dog show so you can see different breeds in action. Dogs can be a great source of pleasure, companionship and security, but you need to choose one that fits in with your, and your family's, lifestyle.

Here are a few things you will need to consider before you buy a dog:

• Why do I want a dog?
• Do I want a big or small dog?
• Do I want a male or female dog?
• Do I want a lap dog, or an active dog?
• Do I have the time to walk and exercise a dog?
• Do I have sufficient space for a dog?
• Can I afford to feed a dog and provide appropriate bedding?
• Can I afford the registration and veterinarian fees?
• Do I want to spend time grooming a long-haired dog?

Choosing Your Cat

So you want to buy a cat? There are a few decisions to make before you go looking for your new companion.

Here are a few things you will need to consider before you buy a cat:

• Why do I want a cat?
• Do I want a pedigree cat or a moggie?
• Do I want a male or female cat?
• Do I have the time and space for a cat?
• Can I afford to feed and care for a cat?

Select a Pet

The Select a Pet website (http://www.petnet.com.au/selectapet/selectapet.html) allows you to go through a series of questions to assist you in buying a pet that suits your lifestyle., there is a seperate section for dogs and cats.