
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. She has worked with conformation, obedience, agility and rescue organizations. Her expertise focuses on:
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Helping families choose the right dog breed for their lifestyle
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Understanding breed temperament, behavior, and care needs
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Educating owners on responsible dog ownership and long-term health
Through Dog-Breeds.net, Lisa’s mission is to provide accurate, experience-based, and trustworthy dog breed information so people can make informed decisions and build lifelong, rewarding relationships with their dogs.
Meet the Dogs
Lisa’s firsthand experience with dogs—from champions in the show ring to beloved family companions—directly informs the breed profiles and guidance found throughout Dog-Breeds.net.

Betty
Betty is a multiple Best in Show–winning Ibizan Hound. Her elegance and personality embody everything Lisa loves about the breed. Though a champion in the ring, Betty is first and foremost a pampered house pet, happily ruling the household with grace (and lots of treats).

Hunter
Hunter, Betty’s sire, is an accomplished Ibizan Hound with multiple Best in Show titles across several countries. His legacy and sweet personality continue through many generations and Lisa’s ongoing dedication to the breed.
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