Choosing a Dog Breed
Choosing a dog breed is a very individual decision. There are over 150 different dog
breeds available to choose from. With such a large selection available you should be
able to find the type of dog you want. However before you even start considering a
dog breed you need to look at how a dog will fit in with your lifestyle.
This is where you need to be completely honest with yourself. Take a good look at
why you want a dog and what need a dog is going to fulfill in your life? This way you
can realistically be able to match your needs with your wants! Is your dog going to be
for the kids, a jogging buddy, a hunter, a couch potato, a show dog, for agility, or a
companion? Only you know why and what you want in of a dog.
Once you have determined why you want a dog and what you’re looking for in your
dog then you can start researching breeds. Individual dog breeds have very unique
qualities, characteristics, temperaments and different care requirements. Look at each
requirement carefully to find the kind of dog that matches what you want. Then you
can start narrowing down the different breeds and learning more about them.
What to Look for in a Dog Breed
The top characteristics to look for in each breed are:
* Friendliness with children or unsuitable for children
* Suitable for urban or nonurban living
* Suitable for hot, sunny climates or can suffer from excess heat
* Thrives in cold climates or poorly adapted for intense cold
* Requires a lot of grooming or requires minimal grooming
* Content to live and sleep outdoors or unsuitable for outdoor living
* Easy to obedience train or not easy to obedience train
* Gets along well with other dogs or may be trouble some with other dogs
* Needs lots of physical exercise or requires moderate exercise
* Good watchdog or not always a good watch dog
Dog Breeds
Now that you have a general background as to what to consider in each breed. The
best way to learn detailed information about the different breeds is to go to American
Kennel Club's website and take a look. They have a wealth of information on each
individual breed of dogs and can help you to determine what dog best matches your
needs.
Once you have decided on a breed that you want than your job turns to finding the
best dog breeder with the dog your want. NEVER, NEVER, make an impulse decision
to buy a dog from anyone including a breeder or pet store. Pet store dogs usually
come from puppy mills and have a multitude of problems. This is where you need to
slow down and take your time to find the right dog from the right breeder.
There can be a BIG difference in the health, temperament and quality of a dog from
different breeders and pet stores. Remember this dog is going to be with you for
perhaps 15 years and you don’t want to pick the wrong dog. The life of the dog and
your life will suffer the consequences of your mistake.
Choosing a dog breed is a very individual decision. There are over 150 different dog
breeds available to choose from. With such a large selection available you should be
able to find the type of dog you want. However before you even start considering a
dog breed you need to look at how a dog will fit in with your lifestyle.
This is where you need to be completely honest with yourself. Take a good look at
why you want a dog and what need a dog is going to fulfill in your life? This way you
can realistically be able to match your needs with your wants! Is your dog going to be
for the kids, a jogging buddy, a hunter, a couch potato, a show dog, for agility, or a
companion? Only you know why and what you want in of a dog.
Once you have determined why you want a dog and what you’re looking for in your
dog then you can start researching breeds. Individual dog breeds have very unique
qualities, characteristics, temperaments and different care requirements. Look at each
requirement carefully to find the kind of dog that matches what you want. Then you
can start narrowing down the different breeds and learning more about them.
What to Look for in a Dog Breed
The top characteristics to look for in each breed are:
* Friendliness with children or unsuitable for children
* Suitable for urban or nonurban living
* Suitable for hot, sunny climates or can suffer from excess heat
* Thrives in cold climates or poorly adapted for intense cold
* Requires a lot of grooming or requires minimal grooming
* Content to live and sleep outdoors or unsuitable for outdoor living
* Easy to obedience train or not easy to obedience train
* Gets along well with other dogs or may be trouble some with other dogs
* Needs lots of physical exercise or requires moderate exercise
* Good watchdog or not always a good watch dog
Dog Breeds
Now that you have a general background as to what to consider in each breed. The
best way to learn detailed information about the different breeds is to go to American
Kennel Club's website and take a look. They have a wealth of information on each
individual breed of dogs and can help you to determine what dog best matches your
needs.
Once you have decided on a breed that you want than your job turns to finding the
best dog breeder with the dog your want. NEVER, NEVER, make an impulse decision
to buy a dog from anyone including a breeder or pet store. Pet store dogs usually
come from puppy mills and have a multitude of problems. This is where you need to
slow down and take your time to find the right dog from the right breeder.
There can be a BIG difference in the health, temperament and quality of a dog from
different breeders and pet stores. Remember this dog is going to be with you for
perhaps 15 years and you don’t want to pick the wrong dog. The life of the dog and
your life will suffer the consequences of your mistake.
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