Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
1. Panic!
2. Are You Ready for a Dog?
3. Saying No to Your Child.
4. What Type of Dog Should You Get?
5. Where Will You Find Your Dog?
6. The Breeder and You.
7. Bringing Your Dog Home.
8. Career Corner for Your Child.
Appendix A: Registries and the Breeds They Recognize.
Appendix B: Web Sites of the National Breed Clubs.
Picture Credits.
Index.