[nagdu] Wanted: opinions about guide dogs

[Debby Phillips]

Michaela, you will probably get lots of opinions.  First of all, 
regarding which school to go to.  Those of us who have received 
dogs from particular schools will have our own biases, often 
thinking that the school we went to is the best.  (Smile).  There 
are approximately 13 schools in the U.S.  Some give ownership of 
the dog unconditionally upon graduation, some do not.  As far as 
breeds go, I'm not sure what to suggest.  You may want to go on 
the Internet and look at the various programs.  If you decide on 
a couple of schools, call them to see if they can give you 
current information, and also make sure that you find out  what 
breeds each program offers.  The schools themselves will be able 
to help you with determining the size of your dog.    Debby