Dog-Breeds.net

Meet Lisa Puskas

Lisa Puskas is a published author and lifelong dog expert with over 50 years of hands-on experience in dog care, training, and breed research. She is the founder of Dog-Breeds.net, one of the longest-running dog breed resources on the web, originally launched in 2002.

Lisa’s work has appeared in The American Kennel Club Gazette, as well as in dog breed books, magazines, newspapers, and trusted online publications. She also played a key role in the American Kennel Club’s full recognition of the Ibizan Hound in the United States, working closely with breeders and breed organizations to help preserve and promote the breed. In addition, she chaired the Ibizan Hound Breed Standard Committee that revised the breed’s judging standard for the AKC.

Over the decades, Lisa has lived with, trained, and researched a wide variety of dog breeds—from champions in the show ring to beloved family companions. Her experience spans conformation, obedience, agility, and hands-on work with rescue organizations.

Her work today focuses on:

• Helping families choose the right dog breed for their lifestyle
• Understanding breed temperament, behavior, and care needs
• Educating owners on responsible dog ownership and long-term health
• Supporting rescue organizations and adopters to improve long-term placement success
• Preserving the integrity and purpose of purebred dog breeds

Through Dog-Breeds.net, Lisa’s mission is to provide accurate, experience-based, and trustworthy dog breed information while also helping both breeders and rescue organizations place dogs into the right homes—creating lifelong, successful relationships between dogs and their owners.

Supporting Responsible Dog Adoption

Lisa is also dedicated to helping rescue organizations reduce returns and improve long-term success by providing practical guidance for new dog owners. If you are with a rescue organization, visit the Rescue Dog Support and Partnership Program page for helpful resources.