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What's
inside 1stChoiceDogs.com ...
1st Choice Dogs is a dog friendly web
site showcasing some of the World's finest canines. It
doesn't matter where you live you will find excellent resources
about dogs around the world. We invite you to explore all the areas
of our website and to support those individuals that help make
this website everything it can be. We encourage you to
visit often as we continue to grow.
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1st Choice Dogs has a database resource
of over 200 breeds of dogs.
We
also have other directories such as
Breeders, Clubs, Handlers, Groomers, Trainers, Kennels,
Rescue Groups, Show Time Listings, Top Dogs, Meet the Judge, Breeds
in Review and Veterinarian
Services. We feature articles on Canine Health,
Nutrition, Dog Training, Canine Behavior, Dog Sports such
as agility, flyball, herding, etc. We also feature other
articles of for your reading pleasure regardless of your area of
interest. Because our site is designed with some of the
latest technologies we also offer reviews from both Owner and
Breeds on a variety of topics, including breeds and dog sports.
If you are undecided as to what to think about a breed certainly
read some of the reviews listed. If you are looking for
information on dogs, you are definitely in the right place.
Our
Breeders Listing selection is
one of the largest on the internet today, but more importantly
one of the most current listings on the internet as our breeders
can make changes to their listing 24 hours a day 7 days a week
through their own personalized back office.
The purpose of our
breeders directory section is to provide the public with the
ability to find a Breeder that has a commitment to their
respective breed of choice. We believe that people should
purchase from breeders as they have a invested interest in the
long term viability of their breed. The way in which our
site is constructed makes our dog breeders directory very
searchable, which in turn gives breeders great visibility on
both an international and regional basis. Prospective
owners love the ability to find breeders close or far away.
When
it comes to finding resources clubs certainly provide a lot of
resources for their members, and when it comes to finding clubs
you'll find it easy to locate Clubs in
our Club
Directory. A club directory which is forever expanding to include more and more
clubs daily. The majority of the Clubs listed in our
directory are affiliate with the 3 largest dogs registries of
either the American Kennel Club, Canadian Kennel Club or the
United Kennel Club and also have events throughout the calendar
year. Our club members also have the ability to do fund
raising through our site whether they have a full club
listing or a show time listing.
In
addition to supporting clubs and their efforts we also support
rescue group efforts through our fund raising capabilities.
We feature all Breed and Specific Breed
Rescue Groups which have assisted 10's of
thousands of dogs live longer, happier, healthier lives.
In the relentless fight against abuse, abandonment, neglect and
owner surrenders the Rescue Groups stands alone. Rescue
Groups count on private donations for financial support and seek
to find loving forever homes for their precious charges.
Not
only do we have breeder, club and rescue group listings, we have a listing of
Professional Handlers for your
consideration. It takes a real special skill set and
experience with a lot of breeds to achieve success in the show
ring in today's competitive Dog Sport of conformation showing.
Many professional dog show handlers have dedicated their entire
lives to dogs and the pursuit of perfecting grooming techniques
and understanding canine structure and temperament. This
kind of dedication is the benchmark for all the successful
professional handlers.
Because
success in all areas of Dog Sports are important to the overall
evolution of dogs, we understand it takes real dedication and
a zeal for competition to compete in the various disciplines of
Dog Sports. Our Show Time
listings offer one place to find your favorite event.
Clubs or hosts of events can list their show events free of
charge and update there listings at any time. Show Time
listing may also include downloadable entry forms and links to
event websites. It doesn't get any easier to list an event
or to find one.
In support of those breeders and owners
that excel in the dog sport world in breeding or exhibiting the
cream of the crop in dog-dom we also have our
Top Dog Hall of Fame that depicts the elite canines in a
variety of disciplines. The dogs listed are being
recognized for their contribution to their respective breeds and
dog sports. They have earned the right to be called Top
Dogs in everyway. Dogs are nominated by the breeders
listed on our site for their accomplishments, and breeders can
only nominate one dog for the position which insures that only
the cream of the crop are presented.
Without
those individuals that are willing to put what they think on the
line, we would not have dog sports at all. Judges are often the un sung heroes
of dog dom. For most the pursuit of becoming a judge
in various disciplines means years of dedication and service
to canines and countless hours of studying and perfecting
their knowledge base. When judging people often loose
sight of the fact that judges are people too, thus we do
monthly interviews of judges in various disciplines of the
dog sport world. Let's ALL Meet The
Judge!
For
those individuals looking for a way to educate their dog and
themselves, our Dog Trainers directory will assist you in locating a Trainer for you and your
dog. Training your dog regardless of breed and size of dog
is essential to the overall well being of the dog.
Training also creates a bond between the owner and the dog that
lasts a lifetime. Training based on mutual respect and
understanding creates makes for a GREAT dog.
Greater understanding is achieved for effective communication
through consistent positive training and positive day to day
interactions.
Speaking
of positive interaction, a well groomed dog makes for very
positive interaction, because they look great, and smell great! The Professional
Dog Groomer is truly an artist, whether grooming pets or
show dogs. It takes a good eye and a steady hand to
transform what is sometimes an ugly duckling into a swan.
In addition grooming dogs means you have to have an
understanding of many breeds so that you can effectively present
each dog at its very best and work with them in a safe and
relaxed atmosphere causing the dog the least amount of stress
possible.
It
can be a very challenging event when it comes time to leave your
dog in someone else's care for any length of time. To
assist with that process Boarding
Kennels and Pet Sitters have come
to the aid of many owners that find they must temporarily place
their dog in some one else's care. No matter how long you
leave your dog the knowledge care and effectiveness of the staff
at either a boarding kennel or with a personalized pet sitter can make the
experience far less stressful for both you and your dog.
Your
dogs well being is at the forefront of your concerns, in keeping
with that Veterinary
Services are essential to your dogs well being. Having
a good relationship with your veterinarian means having peace of
mind. No one wants to need a veterinarian in an emergency
situation, but with a relationship built over time a
veterinarian can truly be a life saver and someone you
incorporate into the regular routine of your dogs life
throughout the year. In short we have
something for everyone!
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