Dog Breeds

After the previous two articles it is now time to think about ourselves and our life style to consider the breed of dog that will be best for us, personally. what is best for the one person is not necessarily the best for the other.

You have decided that you want a pet, and you have decided that pet will be a dog - a puppy to be more exact.  Now you have bigger decisions that you need to make.  One of them is deciding on the breed of puppy that will be best for you.

There are many things that you have to take into consideration when deciding on a breed.  First of all, a potential dog owner needs to think about their own personality as well as the personality of their new best friend.  Puppies and their owners should be compatible.

What you need to take into consideration when deciding on a breed

1. For an Active Person Or Family:

If you are an active, outgoing person, you’ll want a puppy who is the same way.  Choosing a breed of dog that is, for lack of a better word, lazy or likes to stay in the house would be an incompatible decision.  A few good choices for an active person are breeds like Retrievers or Collies.  These breeds of dog are loyal, like to run, and are friendly around other people.

2. Do You Have Small Children?

If your looking for a family friendly puppy, you may not want to start out with a large breed puppy if you have small children.  Large dogs can accidentally injure children and the elderly during play.  If the dog is territorial, like an Akita or a German Shepherd, they may make good guard dogs for your family, but will more than likely not be the best play companions for younger children.

Small breed puppies are more compatible with children and small living spaces.  They remain indoor dogs for the most part and as long as they get lots of love, attention and exercise, these smaller puppies do well.  Choose a breed like Bichon Frise, Boston Terrier, Beagle, or Pekingese.  They love the attention they get from people and are overall friendly companions.

3. Do You Need A companion?

Many people want a puppy companion, but don’t have the time or don’t want a puppy that will shed a lot.  If you or someone in your house has allergies to pet dander a long haired dog is probably out of the question as well.  The puppy for you will have short or smooth body hair that only sheds on occasion which will leave your home cleaner.  If you want a long-haired breed of puppy, be prepared for vacuuming often, maybe even every day in order to keep the hair under control.  Breeds like Weimaraner, Greyhound, Great Dane, Pug, and Dachshund have coats that are sleek and resist constant shedding and are probably the best choice for someone who wants a short haired breed of dog.

4. What Is The Best Sex For Your Family Dog?

You’ll also want to determine the sex of your new puppy.  While in most breeds, the male is more aggressive, this is not true of all breeds.  Males are thought to be more protective of the home and females as well as children, but both genders can have these characteristics.  The gender of your puppy is a choice that is up to you. 

To get an idea of what breeds of puppy other owners have chosen, here is a list that may come in handy.  Some of the most popular breeds on this list may be one or two that you have considered already, yourself.   

Ten of the most popular dog breeds:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. Golden Retriever
4. Beagle
5. Akita Inu
6. Poodle
7. Yorkshire Terrier
8. Brittany Spaniel
9. Boxer
10. Boston Terrier

You really have to give the breed of your puppy serious thought. Do not make and emotional decision on the "cutest" puppy you see. Take your time to think about all the aspects mentioned in this article. Making the right choice is essential. Puppy is going to become a very important member of your family. Make sure you have the right breed for your family and your circumstances.

Now that puppy is settled in, it is time to think about training puppy and about what is the best method. The most important, obviously, is "House Training" Puppy.  I can recommend "SitStayFetch" as this e-book cover everything you need to know. With "SitStayFetch" you will not have any problems with "House Training" Puppy.

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