"A Veterinarian's Way of Selecting a Proper Pet," Pamphlet, AVMA 

Choosing a Dog- A Guide to Picking the Perfect Breed, Nancy Baer (Berkley Books,     1995) 

The Chosen Puppy- How to Select and Raise a Great Puppy From an Animal Shelter, Carol Lea Benjamin (Howell Book House, 1990) 

Medical & Genetic Aspects of Purebred Dogs (2nd ed.), Ross D. Clark and Joan R.Stainer, eds. (Forum Publications, 1994) 

Medical, Genetic, and Behavioral Aspects of Purebred Cats, Ross D. Clark (Forum Publications, 1992) 

The Perfect Puppy- How to Choose Your Dog by Its Behavior, Benjamin L. Hart and Lynette A. Hart (W.H. Freeman Co., 1988) 

The Pet Connection- Its Influence on Our Health and Quality of Life, R.K. Anderson and Benjamin L. Hart (Center to Study Human-Animal Relationships and Environments), 1984, Chapter titled "Selecting the Best Companion Animal- Breed and Gender Specific Behavioral Profiles, by Benjamin L. Hart and Lynette A. Hart 

Your Purebred Puppy- A Buyer's Guide, Michele Lowell (H. Holt, 1990) 

Your Purebred Kitten- A Buyer's Guide, Michele Lowell (Henry Holt & Co., 1995)

Your Healthy Pet- A Practical Guide to Choosing and Raising Happier, Healthier Dogs and  Cats, Amy Marder (Rodale Press, 1994) 

The Right Dog for You, Daniel F. Tortora (Simon & Schuster, 1983)