#dog reference

Contented Creature - Made my friend’s dog into a dragon. Capturing her fabulousness was a challenge!

Canine Studies

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-Nose

-Teeth

-Head

-Paw

I have decided to make these photos available as free stock. No credit is necessary. More will come. 

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I am not currently in a position to get my own dog as I don't live in my own place, but I want to be very prepared when that time comes, and would like some advice about choosing the dog you want and preparing for it

I am specifically interested in a dog who I can do dog sport with. I don't have previous experience but have done lots of research and been interested for a long time. I would probably start with agility and rally, and then I would like to possibly try barn hunt and or dock diving. Ofc all of this is just ideas and can/will change based on what my dog enjoys and our trainer(s) recommend. For lifelong work/sport I am very interested in both Schutzhund and Cadaver work. 

There are so so many great dogs and dog breeds out there, and I feel like every time I take a “match with a breed” type quiz I get something new. I am very very interested in the Cane Corso, but my complete list of interesting breeds is: Kishu ken, Akita, Border Collie, Ibizan Hound, Belgian Teruvian, German Shepherd, in no particular order. 

I would be looking for a puppy from a responsible breeder, as I believe for my first solo companion and working dog the health, support, and knowledge I would gain from a breeder would set me up for the most success.

Does anybody have experience having or choosing between any of these dogs? How did you choose your dog(s)? Any advice on preparing for a specific breed and how it is different than just general prep for a new dog?