What Should I Look For When Selecting a Veterinarian For My Bullmastiff? The first thing that most people look for when choosing a veterinarian for their bullmastiff is location. Obviously, a vet who is close by is ideal. However, while location is important, it is far from the only thing to consider. Barbara Bush wrote "Millie's Book", a book about her English Springer Spaniel, Millie. The book was an instant success. It was on the bestseller list for 29 weeks. Millie was the most popular "First Dog" in United States history. A good first step is to ask a friend with a pet to recommend a vet. Once they�ve done that, make sure that the vet�s credentials are valid. Another good tip is to show up for an inspection without calling. If you are planning to look into a particular vet, pack your pets up and take an unannounced ride to investigate the vet�s office. This way, you will see what the vet is actually like on an average day. Border collies are excellent at herding. But they don't descriminate between livestock and other things. This makes them great at things like fly-ball, obedience, tracking, fetching, Frisbee toss, and sheep herding. Sometimes they get out of hand though, several border collies have been known to try to herd small groups of children! It�s also a good idea to consider the hours that the veterinarian�s office is open. If it is not open all days of the week then, while it may be a good choice for general care, you may want to find an alternate emergency veterinarian ahead of time, in case you should ever need their services during off hours. The bichon frise breed is quite old. Originally they used to belong only to kings and queens. However, eventually they became known for their abilty to learn tricks and for their excellent sense of balance. As a result, they gained a reputation for being excellent as circus dogs. It is vital for both you and your bullmastiff to be comfortable at the vet, so be sure to meet the staff. Make a note of how all staff members treat you and your bullmastiff, as well as how they treat any other people and pets that may be there at the time. Also, ask whether or not the same vet will be treating your bullmastiff during every visit. In some larger clinics you may actually be dealing with several veterinarians. By following these steps, you should be able to find a wonderful veterinarian. There is a grammar debate about the Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound). The plural, "Borzois", may be found in dictionaries. However, the Borzoi Club of America asserts that "Borzoi" is the preferred form for both singular and plural.