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ARTICLE / PET CARE & GROOMING
A DOG CALLED... ME
WRITTEN BY MS STEWARD
I
f you saw a biker dude walking
a Rottweiler with a spiked leather
collar, or a Coco Chanel clone
with a perfectly clipped Poodle on
a Shantung silk leash, you would
have little difficulty seeing how those
dogs were a good reflection of their
owners. But what about your own
dog? What kind of portrait of you
does your canine companion paint?
You may not have thought about it,
but the fact is that everything about
your dog-its breed, size, personality,
training, diet, grooming, and so onreveals a great deal about you, for
better or for worse.
PUPPY IMPULSIVE?
Let’s start with how you got your
dog. If you bought a puppy from a
pet store, chances are you’re new
to dogs, as most long-time dog
owners are aware that responsible
breeders will not sell dogs to pet
stores, making the origin and
breeding of a pet store pup rather
questionable. It could also mean
that you are impulsive (saw that
doggie in the window, had to have
it!), as opposed to someone who
methodically researches bloodlines,
show records, breeders’ reputations,
etc.
The more methodical person would
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probably buy from a breeder, so if
that’s what you did, we can assume
that you think before taking action,
and that you are a person who has
distinct preferences. And, since dogs
from breeders can fetch top dollar,
you are likely not in the poorhouse.
Then there are those people who
rescue strays or adopt dogs from
shelters. These folks tend to be
compassionate and are not afraid
to take chances or let their emotions
guide them in making decisions.
PUREBRED PLANNER?
There are also some general
differences between “purebred
people” and “mut Ё