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Change:  Some Some shelters have begun to offer a “senior discount” for older dogs adopted by senior citizens.Pet StoresPet stores used to be the primary place to get a new dog. But with over-breeding, concerns about pet stores' use of puppy mills, and growing awareness of   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1157)

Change: However, if you decide to choose your new new pet from an animal shelter, you should also set some realistic expectations. Often times these dogs   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 920)

Change: speaking with people who have purchased dogs from the breeder, vets who have cared for dogs from the breeder, or the breed club where the breeder and the breeder's customers are members. Absent the ability to get some first hand information, you can research sources of mouth,the breed   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 679)

Change: ShepherdsShephards or Greyhounds, can make great pets and are worth considering for adoption.Pet storesPet stores used to be the primary place to get a new dog. With over breeding, concerns   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 449)

Change: [adoption – link dog glossary]. Also, retired working dogs, such as German Shepherds or Greyhounds,Greyhounds, can make great pets and are worth considering for adoption.Pet storesPet stores used to be the primary place to get a   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 452)

Change: Dogs can always be found in the classified ads and sometimes even in a box in front of the local supermarket. If you're not picky   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 471)