| 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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BERNESE
MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB
