YourPurebredPuppy.com was a popular online resource dedicated to helping dog owners make informed decisions about choosing, raising, and living with purebred dogs. The site, created by Michele Welton, a professional dog trainer, canine behavior specialist, and author, offered a wealth of information about hundreds of dog breeds, emphasizing responsible pet ownership and compatibility between pets and pet parents. Unfortunately, the website no longer exists.
A Treasure Trove of Breed-Specific Knowledge
One of the standout features of YourPurebredPuppy.com was its extensive database of dog breed information. Each breed was meticulously detailed, covering crucial aspects like temperament, physical characteristics, energy levels, trainability, health concerns, and grooming needs. The site’s goal was to match potential dog owners with the right breed for their lifestyle and preferences, ensuring a harmonious long-term relationship.
What set Your Purebred Puppy apart was its honest and no-nonsense approach to dog breed descriptions. Unlike some sources that might gloss over potential challenges, the site highlighted the realities of living with specific dog breeds. This included shedding amounts, barking tendencies, socialization needs, and potential health issues. This realistic approach empowered readers to make decisions that were not only based on appearances but also on practicality and compatibility.
A Resource for First-Time and Experienced Dog Owners
Your Purebred Puppy catered to a broad audience, from first-time pet owners to seasoned dog enthusiasts. In addition to breed profiles, the site offered practical advice on training, behavior modification, and understanding canine psychology. Welton’s expertise shone through in articles about managing common behavioral problems, tips for effective training, and strategies for fostering a strong bond with one’s dog.
For those uncertain about whether a purebred or mixed-breed dog was the right choice, the site provided thoughtful comparisons, encouraging potential owners to consider their lifestyle and the specific needs of each dog.
A Treasure Trove of Breed-Specific Knowledge
21 Responses
I LOVE THIS WEBSITE AND I'M SO SAD IT'S GONE!!!!
thank you so much for covering the loss of such a cool website.
Hello Barky,
thank you for your message. We agree, that the site was great, but we also wholeheartedly believe you will find all the useful and helpful information on Dogster.com!
Best wishes!
Thanks for clarifying what happened to that amazing website and why I couldn't find it anywhere! What your article doesn't cover is why in the world anyone would take that website down?! Can it be restored somehow?! Can we start a petition? It was the last honest site in a world of glossing over the important, realistically practicalities of breed specific ownership!
Hello Hannah,
you are most welcome! The website wasn't 'taken down' as such – it rather became the part of the Dogster website. But don't worry! You can still find all the useful info about virtually any known dog breed on Dogster. At the top of the page you can find the "Dog Breeds" section, where you will find the list of all the breeds in the alphabetical order and read detailed article about every one of them.
Hope this helps!
Thanks Radim, but it's seems to be another website putting a positive spin on every dog breed which isn't particularly helpful and creates a lot of heartache down the line.
I loved the "whats good about em/ whats bad about em" section of the previous website that clearly outlined what to expect with certain breeds. Unfortunately the Dogster website just doesn't compare. Maybe you could look to restructure the breed articles with the information that was on the previous website?
Thank you for your suggestion Hannah. I can ensure you that when writing about the dog breeds, our writers try to be as neutral as possible, mentioning both what is good and also what could be bad about individual breeds. For example, when some breed, such as Greyhound for example, is known to have a high prey drive and need for socialization, we make sure it is mentioned in the article. As you said, having correct information is very important and at Dogster, we try to provide our readers with the most helpful and informational content. In addition, many of our articles are vet-approved by our team of veterinarians.
The reason some articles may seem more positively written may be, that we try to not support various myths and prejudices about breeds such as Pit Bulls, Dobermans etc. Those breeds may have bad reputation, but when socialized and trained properly, they are some of the sweetest companions and they deserve a chance to have a good life.
If you would come across an article that you would feel is missing some information, or isn't reflecting on reality, please don't hesitate to reach out to us, either through the feedback form or comment section. I promise, we take a careful look at every comment and feedback we receive from our readers and improving our content continuously.
BARKY , HANNA, I AGREE WITH BOTH OF YOU. THAT WEBSITE WAS AWESOME. AND I HAD SENT IT TO SO MANY PEOPLE AND IT WAS THE TRUTH. AND THEY WANT TO JUST HIDE THE TRUTH, ANYTHING THAT'S GOOD AND PURE AND REAL PEOPLE WANT TO COVER UP, AND IT'S A SHAME . I'M GOING TO TRY WHATEVER I CAN TO GET A COPY. I'M NOT GOING TO STOP SEARCHING UNTIL I CAN ~
No. All the information is not here. It seems if you bought her out you would at least put all the information out there. In the meantime i got what i needed from the Internet archive.
What happened to it? I've been trying to find it because I used to read that all the time on deciding what dog breeds would be a right fit for me.
Hello Elaine,
Hello Hannah,
The website became the part of the Dogster. But don't worry! You can still find all the useful info about virtually any known dog breed on Dogster. At the top of the page you can find the "Dog Breeds" section, where you will find the list of all the breeds in the alphabetical order and read detailed article about each one of them.
Hope this helps!
Many important dog breeds are missing from Dogster. You don't even have poodles listed, standard or miniature. Miniature Australian shepherds are also missing. How is it those breeds aren't listed?
Hello Elaine,
Sorry to hear that you had trouble looking up these posts. Here are the breed posts you mentioned:
– Standard Poodle: https://www.dogster.com/dog-breeds/poodle
– Miniature Poodle: https://www.dogster.com/dog-breeds/miniature-poodle
– Miniature Australian Shepherd: https://www.dogster.com/dog-breeds/miniature-australian-shepherd
Let me please know if there are any other breed posts I could locate for you.
No, it doesn't help. You don't even have Poodle listed, standard or miniature poodle. You also don't have miniature Australian Shepherd listed. How do you explain that?
Hello Elaine,
I already sent you these posts, but to be sure here are they again:
– Standard Poodle: https://www.dogster.com/dog-breeds/poodle
– Miniature Poodle: https://www.dogster.com/dog-breeds/miniature-poodle
– Miniature Australian Shepherd: https://www.dogster.com/dog-breeds/miniature-australian-shepherd
Is there anything else I could help you with?
Also, this site doesn't say anything about specific health issues or problems that a particular breed is more prone to get. This is very important and shouldn't be left out. This is something people need to know when deciding on what breed would be a good fit for them. You have health listed for Australian Shepherd, but then there is nothing mentioned except a couple of general sentences that don't say much of anything.
Hello Elaine,
I am very sorry but I am not sure I understand your complaint. You claim that we don't say anything about specific health issues or problems that a particular breed is more prone to get, yet you talk about the "Health" section being included in the article about the Australian Shepherd. Then you say there are just couple of general sentences, however, following four paragraphs of text, there are these eight health issues rather clearly listed in the "Health" section:
– Eye problems
– Bladder or kidney stones
– Obesity
– Lymphoma
– Bleeding tumor
– Coagulopathy
– Multiple drug sensitivity
– Diabetes
Could you please be more clear about what you are considering to be an issue?
Thank you and have a great day!
The creator, Michele Welton, of yourpurebredpuppy.com has died. She was a dog show judge and dog breeder. That was a great website, it was her own thing and nothing to do with the current host.
Thanks for explaining why I can't find the website I wanted. Such a shame it was removed as this one is impossible to navigate; I can't find actual breeds because it's so bloated with pages on mixes. Which is redundant because any mixed breed is just a combination of the parent breeds anyway. Thankfully Wayback works just fine to view the old website. 🙂
I agree. Dogster doesn't have many of the dog breeds listed, and they don't have other important information about the breeds.
Hello Elaine,
since I already sent you the posts you claimed we don't have listed, what are the other important information you are looking for?
I agree with everything you said. Found what I needed on archive!