For a long time you have been thinking about buying a dog and the moment finally comes when you take the plunge and go out and buy one.Unfortunately which dog you buy is often governed by emotion rather than common sense.Women tend to choose a dog that looks`cute`,whereas men will choose a dog that is more fitting to their image and appearance.How many times have you noticed that a dog looks or behaves very similar to the owner.
Different dog breeds have different personalities and different needs so you really need to research the dog breeds that you are considering to make sure that the breed will be suitable for you and your family.
How do you decide then on what type of breed is suitable for you?
If you have children in your family then you really need to choose your breed carefully. Some dog breeds can be quite aggressive and are not at all suitable for children so please stay well away from these breeds if children are in the home
The next thing to consider when choosing the right dog breed is the maintenance of certain breeds. Some breeds are much higher in maintenance than others and you will need to consider how much expense you are willing to have with dog grooming and clipping and how much time you have for dog grooming. If you are a person that has no time for regular brushing and clipping then you should choose a short haired breed that need less maintenance.
Some dog breeds will need more exercise than others so also consider how much time you have to exercise your dog. If you are not able to walk your dog each day then you will want to choose a breed that doesn’t require as much exercise.
Lastly, you need to consider the size of the dog and the size of your home. Even though that cute little puppy in the pet store window is little, depending on the breed that little puppy may grow up into a large dog. If you have a small home then you may be better suited to a smaller dog breedLastly, you need to consider the size of the dog and the size of your home. Even though that cute little puppy in the pet store window is little, depending on the breed that little puppy may grow up into a large dog. If you have a small home then you may be better suited to a smaller dog breed.
There is an old saying that there are no bad dogs,just bad owners and this is very true,in the same way that children learn from their parents,dogs learn from their owners.
One vital difference should be added here though and it is that dogs even in this modern world are ruled by the`pack instinct`,this basically means there is a`pecking order`,size of dog and breed doesn`t mean much in this heirarchy.
It follows on from this that if you want to train your dog properly, as well as the many guides available,you must adopt the role of the pack leader and good results will happen.
by neil thomas
Different dog breeds have different personalities and different needs so you really need to research the dog breeds that you are considering to make sure that the breed will be suitable for you and your family.
How do you decide then on what type of breed is suitable for you?
If you have children in your family then you really need to choose your breed carefully. Some dog breeds can be quite aggressive and are not at all suitable for children so please stay well away from these breeds if children are in the home
The next thing to consider when choosing the right dog breed is the maintenance of certain breeds. Some breeds are much higher in maintenance than others and you will need to consider how much expense you are willing to have with dog grooming and clipping and how much time you have for dog grooming. If you are a person that has no time for regular brushing and clipping then you should choose a short haired breed that need less maintenance.
Some dog breeds will need more exercise than others so also consider how much time you have to exercise your dog. If you are not able to walk your dog each day then you will want to choose a breed that doesn’t require as much exercise.
Lastly, you need to consider the size of the dog and the size of your home. Even though that cute little puppy in the pet store window is little, depending on the breed that little puppy may grow up into a large dog. If you have a small home then you may be better suited to a smaller dog breedLastly, you need to consider the size of the dog and the size of your home. Even though that cute little puppy in the pet store window is little, depending on the breed that little puppy may grow up into a large dog. If you have a small home then you may be better suited to a smaller dog breed.
There is an old saying that there are no bad dogs,just bad owners and this is very true,in the same way that children learn from their parents,dogs learn from their owners.
One vital difference should be added here though and it is that dogs even in this modern world are ruled by the`pack instinct`,this basically means there is a`pecking order`,size of dog and breed doesn`t mean much in this heirarchy.
It follows on from this that if you want to train your dog properly, as well as the many guides available,you must adopt the role of the pack leader and good results will happen.
by neil thomas
