President-elect Barack Obama began his first post-election speech with a big promise. Not just to the nation, but to his two young daughters. He promised them a new dog. So how do you pick a "first ...

How to pick a puppy Do your homework before leaping into dog ownership. Ask yourself these questions:* Why do you want a puppy? Is this an impulse buy? Remember that puppies rapidly grow into adults ...

Picking a great puppy starts by finding dedicated, knowledgeable breeders and a whelping box filled with promising pups from a solid pedigree. Clyde and Marilyn Vetter, owners of Sharp Shooter’s ...