Are you thinking about adding a dog to your family? Do you know which breed of dog is best for your lifestyle? A seven step process and a list of 164 breeds of dogs will help you find the right breed for your family. It will also help you decide if you are ready to take on the responsibility of a dog. The book will help you select the best puppy by explaining what to look for when choosing a dog. You will also learn what you need to buy before bringing home a puppy, how to transport your new dog, what your dog should be eating, what veterinarian care will be routinely needed, how to puppy-proof your home, how to groom your dog, how to housebreak your puppy, how to obedient train your dog and much more. This is the all -in -one book that takes you from thinking about getting a puppy to the senior dog.About the Author: Kathryn graduated from Purdue Unversity with a degree in Animal Science. She has raised and trained AKC collies, trained and showed quarter horses and is now retired. Kathryn has three grown sons and lives in Indiana with her husband, Bill and son, Christopher. She spends most of her time training her German SHepherd, Shoes and enjoying life.