Research before you shop.

You've seen an adorable Shih Tzu puppy for sale in your local pet store or advertised local rag. But first, take time to read up on what kind of breed this is and if it will suit you, your lifestyle, and your home. Each breed has its own special attributes and personality. Some breeds are better suited for apartment living, others should really have a large open yard to run around in all day. What can you offer? Do you work long hours? Dogs are such social animals that they really do suffer from loneliness if they are alone. Other pets don't mind solitude so much.

Forget pet store. Visit Animal Rescue.

Because puppies for sale are often bought impulsively only to have owners regret their purchase and give their puppy up, Animal Shelters, Humane Society and similar organizations are full of puppies in need of a home. It's better to save one of these than go and buy another one, which doesn't solve problem. These puppies are just as great as ones in stores. In fact, they were probably once once of many puppies for sale in a pet store.

The most popular shorthair variety is Siamese. The Siamese has blue eyes and colored ears, face, tail and paws in contrast to rest of body. This breed has a long and slender body.

How to choose breed you want?

Although all kittens and cats can have very different personalities, breed specific characteristics can aid in making your decision. Attending a cat show is an excellent way to get a real life idea of what you may expect and to find out what you are really looking for.

Consider length of coat, size of adult cat, what some of breed traits are. Does this breed of cat generally need a lot of grooming, are they a family oriented breed or do they bond better with one person? Is breed more active as an adult or more of a lap cat?

Every different breed of cat has its own personal needs, but generally they are flexible and can be accommodated in various homes and apartments and don't mind being left alone. That's what makes cat all-time favorite pet for people with demanding lifestyles and long work hours.