How
to you chose the right dog breed for your? With several hundred types
of dog breeds to pick from it can be a daunting task. We have a list of
several of the most popular dog breed here at our website. Here we will
give you a few simple steps to follow when trying to pick the best dog
breed for your family.
First you should figure out what size dog breed your are looking for,
how much available space do you have? If you live in an apartment it's
best not to get a larger dog, stay with the smaller breeds such as the
Jack Russell Terrier, Basset Hound, and Beagle. If you have the room
then the larger dog breeds are something that you may want to get more
information on. Some larger dogs to consider are, Doberman Pinscher,
German Shepherd, and the Golden Retriever.
Another thing to consider when choosing a dog breed is if you have
children. The Toy dog group may be too small for your children. They
can be very fragile and skittish around kids. And larger dogs usually
don't know there own size and can be overly excited and
accidentally knock your children over. A medium size dog like the
Cocker Spaniel, or Collie might be the best fit.
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The
next thing you need to know is how much exercise will you be able to
give to your pet. Just having a back yard with a fence may be good
enough for some dog breeds but some will need your to get them out and
take them on long walks. Dog breeds in the Hound, and Sporting groups
have a lot of energy they the need to burn off, so you need time to
take them to parks to let them burn all the extra energy off. This can
help your get some extra exercise for yourself as well.
One step that many owners never think of when choosing the correct dog
breed for them is grooming needs. Short hair dogs will not need as much
time to groom, while long hair dogs will need much more time, up to an
hour a day. Make sure you know what your in for before you chose the
dog for your family.
Now that you have figured out what dog breed your will be getting, you
have to consider what age dog to get. Some people will go for the puppy
because you can get them before they establish any bad habits, while
older dogs have been housebroken already. They choice is up to you,
they both have up and down sides.
If you plan on buying a puppy make sure you get a reputable dog breeder
to buy from. Most pet stores sell puppies from dog breeder that turns
out puppies like a factory and can have genetic health defects. If your
looking for an older dog check out the local rescue centers. They can
have a large selection of dogs and have done a health and temperament
screening of the dogs before they put them up for adoption.
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Quick Tip #1
Make
sure you can go to the dog breeders house or where they keep the
puppies. If they refuse, walk away from that breeder. They may have a
dirty place and the puppies are not properly cared for. Its better to
not take a chance then to have to deal with the heartbreak of a dog
that has health issues.
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Quick Tip #2
One
step that many owners never think of when choosing the correct dog
breed for them is grooming needs. Short hair dogs will not need as much
time to groom, while long hair dogs will need much more time, up to an
hour a day. Make sure you know what your in for before you chose the
dog for your family.
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Quick Tip #3
With
all larger dogs, they will need to eat more and do cost more to feed.
Always check with your vet to get a proper formulated dog food diet.
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