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List Dog Breed Choosing a dog for you.
Breeds of dog differ in many ways: body size – Chihuahua to Bernese
Mountain Dog. They differ in proportion like the Pit Bull to the Greyhound.
They differ in head shape, ear shape, coat length and texture and in
colour. Get a book and study a list dog breeds.
Getting a new puppy dog
The
very first step and probably the most important step is to determine the type
of breed that best suits your household and family.
Your dog will be a
part of your family for 10-16 years bringing you a lot of love and companionship
and friendship. First you need to do research before you buy that cute little
puppy dog. This puppy will not stay a puppy for very long.
Your dog
will be a long term commitment. A dog is a living creature that requires
care, and attention. It is not a toy that you can put in the corner when
you are tired, grumpy, or even sick. There are many books or internet websites
that can help you make the right choice.
Some of the issues to take into
consideration are:
-time available to spend with the dog
-money available
to care for the dog
-do you have children? What are the ages? How many do you
have?
-are you a young family or an older couple?
-do you have a large,
medium, or small property?
-will you have lots of time for exercise, walks
and play? Or, do you prefer a “couch potato” dog?
-can you handle housetraining
or would you even prefer a mature dog instead
-is everyone in the household
in agreement with getting a dog?
-do you want a pet that is friendly to all
who come and visit you; or, do you want a guard dog for the family?
There
are many different issues to consider.
Once all of you decide on
what breed of dog you want you need to research from where to purchase your dog.
One of the best ways to purchase a dog is to get references from people you know,
or know of.
And, before you even buy your dog...find a veterinarian close
to your home. Introduce yourself and discuss your choice of dog breed with
your new vet. It is always best to know your vet before you bring your puppy
home.
Next Article: Your new puppy comes home.