Dogs
Getting a new puppy is truly exciting for the family. Dogs are loyal and loving companions and they bring a lot of joy into your life. However, you should be selective while choosing the right pup for yourself. While selecting the puppy be sure you have enough knowledge of various dog breeds. You can choose from a large variety of dog breeds, ranging from tiny Chihuahuas to huge Great Danes. Each dog breed has its own distinct characteristics.
How to Choose the Perfect Pup for Yourself
You would first want to consider the available space at home before going in for pet adoption. If you live in an apartment you can go for small terrier breeds such as Yorkshire Terriers and the Miniature Schnauzer. If you have children, then avoid selecting the breeds of too small such as Maltese or Chihuahuas. These breeds are very delicate and may be accidentally injured by young children. On the other hand, very huge dogs such as Saint Bernards or Boxers can unexpectedly cause harm to your children. Hence, it is better to consider medium-sized breeds such as Lhasa Apsos or Fox Terriers.
The next factor you should consider while choosing the puppy is how much exercise you can give your dog. If your home has a fenced yard, then your dog can get some exercise on his own. Some dog breeds in the Herding, Hound or Sporting groups are highly energetic. You should spend enough time to provide them with more intense exercises.
Lastly, take into consideration the grooming needs of each dog breed. Some dog breeds need only a half hour grooming once in a week. Some breeds including Maltese or Poodle need an hourly grooming in a day. Breeds such as Whippets or Boston Terriers are a good choice for those who can't spend much time for dog grooming.
Once you have chosen the dog breed, consider its age. Many people opt for a cute, little puppy instead of an adult dog. The puppies quickly become housebroken and can be easily trained. Adult dogs are already housebroken and trained.
Different Dog Breeds
Dog breeds are categorized in different groups such as Hound, Working, Terrier, Gundogs, Utility, Toy and Pastoral. If you are planning on hunting with your dog, then you should consider the sporting breeds such as Golden Retriever or Labrador Retriever. These breeds can be easily trained and are perfect for a more active lifestyle. Many people prefer dogs from working group such as Siberian Husky, Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer or Akita. Nowadays, toy dogs such as Shih Tzu, Pug, Maltese and Pomeranian are very popular. These breeds are a perfect choice for the apartment dwellers. If you belong to a farm and livestock, then you can consider Australian Shepherd, Shetland Sheepdog, Border Collie or German Shepherd in the herding group.
Before choosing any dog breed, know about its specific characteristics. When you own a dog, you need to train it so that it adopts skillful habits. Some of the most difficult to train breeds are Shih Tzu, Borzoi, Bloodhound, Bulldog, Chow Chow and Basenji. Some of the most intelligent breeds are Poodle, Labrador Retriever, Rottweiller, Border Collie and Doberman Pinscher.
Take your own time while making your choice, and enjoy your pup's pleasurable company for years.
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Dogs
Choosing the Right Puppy
Getting a new puppy is truly exciting for the family. Dogs are loyal and loving companions and they bring a lot of joy into your life. However, you should be selective while choosing the right pup for yourself. While selecting the puppy be sure you have enough knowledge of various dog breeds. You can choose from a large variety of dog breeds, ranging from tiny Chihuahuas to huge Great Danes. Each dog breed has its own distinct characteristics.
How to Choose the Perfect Pup for Yourself
You would first want to consider the available space at home before going in for pet adoption. If you live in an apartment you can go for small terrier breeds such as Yorkshire Terriers and the Miniature Schnauzer. If you have children, then avoid selecting the breeds of too small such as Maltese or Chihuahuas. These breeds are very delicate and may be accidentally injured by young children. On the other hand, very huge dogs such as Saint Bernards or Boxers can unexpectedly cause harm to your children. Hence, it is better to consider medium-sized breeds such as Lhasa Apsos or Fox Terriers.
The next factor you should consider while choosing the puppy is how much exercise you can give your dog. If your home has a fenced yard, then your dog can get some exercise on his own. Some dog breeds in the Herding, Hound or Sporting groups are highly energetic. You should spend enough time to provide them with more intense exercises.
Lastly, take into consideration the grooming needs of each dog breed. Some dog breeds need only a half hour grooming once in a week. Some breeds including Maltese or Poodle need an hourly grooming in a day. Breeds such as Whippets or Boston Terriers are a good choice for those who can't spend much time for dog grooming.
Once you have chosen the dog breed, consider its age. Many people opt for a cute, little puppy instead of an adult dog. The puppies quickly become housebroken and can be easily trained. Adult dogs are already housebroken and trained.
Different Dog Breeds
Dog breeds are categorized in different groups such as Hound, Working, Terrier, Gundogs, Utility, Toy and Pastoral. If you are planning on hunting with your dog, then you should consider the sporting breeds such as Golden Retriever or Labrador Retriever. These breeds can be easily trained and are perfect for a more active lifestyle. Many people prefer dogs from working group such as Siberian Husky, Bullmastiff, Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer or Akita. Nowadays, toy dogs such as Shih Tzu, Pug, Maltese and Pomeranian are very popular. These breeds are a perfect choice for the apartment dwellers. If you belong to a farm and livestock, then you can consider Australian Shepherd, Shetland Sheepdog, Border Collie or German Shepherd in the herding group.
Before choosing any dog breed, know about its specific characteristics. When you own a dog, you need to train it so that it adopts skillful habits. Some of the most difficult to train breeds are Shih Tzu, Borzoi, Bloodhound, Bulldog, Chow Chow and Basenji. Some of the most intelligent breeds are Poodle, Labrador Retriever, Rottweiller, Border Collie and Doberman Pinscher.
Take your own time while making your choice, and enjoy your pup's pleasurable company for years.
- The Best Dogs For Apartment Living
By Ruthie Bently I have been in the retail pet industry for over twenty-five years now, and have seen many different dog breeds living with their owners in apartments. I have also seen many lists of dogs that are “suitable” for apartment living,...
- Best Dogs To Own
A family dog not only is the family pet but becomes a member of your family before you even know it. It is very important to do thorough research about the best dogs to own. This is because each dog breed is different and all dogs have different...
- Good Family Dogs
Dogs, as they say, are man's best friends. There are a number of dog breeds and choosing one as a pet can be confusing. Choosing a pet dog needs a lot of factors to be considered like size, looks, loyalty, maintenance of the dog, etc. Some dogs...
- Types Of Dogs
Before we think about adopting a dog, it is very important to understand the different types of dog breeds. This is because one needs to bring home a dog that suits their lifestyle, living space available and the dog's temperament should match...
- Medium-sized Dogs
For most of us today, a family is not complete without a pet. The pet is as good a part of the family as we are. Though there are various reasons why people want to adopt a dog, the main reasons are for company and for guarding. Nowadays, dogs really...