This week’s Sunday Telegraph includes a detailed feature about choosing a new dog, and Pete contributed to this with suggestions from a veterinary angle. You need to be a Telegraph subscriber to read this, but you can get the first month free, so if you are interested, take a look!
By the way, here in Ireland, my new website PetfixClub.com is a good place to gather information before taking on a new pet, whether a dog, a cat, or something else altogether.
Please note that I am unable to answer veterinary questions in comments. If you have questions or concerns about your pet's health it is always better to contact your vet.