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AKC Reminds Potential Dog Owners Not To Get Star-Struck By Dogs Depicted In
Movies.
In anticipation of the family film �Good Boy!� being released next
week by MGM Pictures and Jim Henson Pictures, the American Kennel Club wants
to remind moviegoers about the importance of making careful, educated decisions
when considering adding a dog to their home.
The AKC hopes to reiterate the message, which MGM responsibly included on the
film�s web site, that potential puppy owners should carefully research
when buying a dog and should only buy from reputable breeders.
�No one should make a decision on getting a dog from the way it�s
depicted in a film,� said Gina Lash, AKC�s Director of Club Communications.
�A popular film can create sudden interest in a breed and this may lead
people to purchase the breed without having properly researched its temperament,
grooming and exercise needs. Finding a responsible breeder to help you choose
the right dog for you should be a priority for any potential new dog owner."
�Good Boy!� features numerous purebred dogs including the well-known
Boxer and Standard Poodle, but also lesser-known breeds such as the Border Terrier,
Italian Greyhound and Bernese Mountain Dog. More information and breeder referral
on each of these � as well as for all the 150 AKC recognized breeds �
is available on the AKC website at www.akc.org. National breed clubs are also
an important resource and can be contacted through their web sites:
�This film and the general increase in dogs shown on TV and in the movies
is a testament to how much the public loves dogs,� adds Lash. �It
is crucial to understand the commitment involved in owning a dog. We want each
family to choose the right breed of dog for them � not every dog will
easily fit into every family's lifestyle. Learn as much as you can about the
different breeds and about how to be a conscientious dog owner before you get
your dog."
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