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Puppy Consultations

How to Choose

Everyone has seen that cute puppy you just ached to have, but was it the right one for you? That alpha Wiemaraner pup was adorable, but was it the best choice to give to your grandmother who lives in a small apartment? No fruit cake for you this Christmas!

Northstar Canine Consulting can help you decide what is the right breed for your lifestyle or help you decide if that particular shelter puppy is the right one for you.

What will your pup grow up to be?

“That little black and white ball of fuzz was adorable, but now he’s a full grown Border Collie that is in to to everything”. Don’t get us wrong, we love this breed but in the wrong household this overachiever can drive some families crazy, while with others he’s the perfect dog.

“I had no idea that shelter dog was going to get so big. He eats more than the rest of the family!”.

Northstar Canine Consulting can help you to better understand what your dog will be like when he gets grown to better prepare you for the next eight to fifteen years.

What pup for what job?

Contrary to popular belief, all pups are the pick of the litter. It just depends on who is doing the picking and what they want their pup to do or be.

That runt may have the heart to be a great police dog, but not nessasarily a good pet for a young family. Likewise that big lab puppy from champion lines may not have what it takes to be a field trial champion but he would make a wonderful therapy dog. However, his smaller sister would make an excellent field champion.

Just as human siblings have different genetic personalities , so do puppies. These traits in humans may be seen as a doctor, soldier, and accountant from the same family that are all suited to and enjoy their jobs. The concept is true with puppies as well. Northstar Canine Consulting can help you choose that one dog out of the litter that would be perfect for you and the role you have chosen for him, be it working or just the family pet.