Finding The Right Dog Breed For You Quiz
Finding The Right Dog Breed For You Quiz

What you should know before you bring Fido Home

Adding a dog to your life can be one of the best experiences of the life – or an absolute nightmare – in Depending on how much thought and planning we have put into this decision.

You must consider your lifestyle and its surroundings, time and energy they have and how much money you want to spend.

So, before embarking in big brown eyes and wagging tail, make sure you know (or at least think) the answers to some basic questions.

QUESTION # 1 puppy or dog?

This is the first thing you really need to think. The puppies are cute and cuddly, but do not be so long – that you spend more time with the adult dog puppy who is adorable.

You should also know that it is very difficult to get a good reading on personality in the future (not to mention the size, coat and activity level) of the puppy adult dog. These adorable balls of fluff can also be playful, provocative and destructive, and go through a rebellious stage of adolescence they need almost constant monitoring. Also must take into account the cost and time of visits to the vet, house training, training and socialization behaviors.

In contrast, adult dogs have passed hence – what you see is what you get. There may be little information about life at the beginning of the puppy, but more than compensates for this with the attention span better than an adult dog (which facilitates the formation) and a more accurate reading of the size and amount of shedding.

Your veterinarian will be better able to diagnose health problems in adults – those who can not be predicted in a puppy. In addition, choosing an adult dog is a valuable service to the good animals that need a loving home. You'll find wonderful dogs in your local animal shelter or online at petfinder.com

Other good sources are your local pet classified column for a lot of good dogs, who are lovers of the "free good home. "

Question # 2: Purebred or mixed breed?

If you have your heart set on a particular issue or race, to take account allergies or other health problems, or who have a specific purpose (a hunting companion or guard dog) in mind, then a pure breed is probably the right choice. The American Kennel Club (akc.org / line) recognizes over 150 different breeds and offers a wealth of information on each.

Thoroughbreds come generations of breeding to strengthen and improve special abilities – and the capacity to recover and be followed much better than the general population of dogs. The next disadvantage is that without knowing it, you can spend on other characteristics, less desirable or serious health problems as well.

What breed is right for you and your family? Here's a quick test, which could easily contribute to reduce the number of options: www2.dogbreedinfo.com/search.htm

For many of us, a key factor behind our choice of races is the cost. purebred dogs are almost always more affordable than purebred, but make time and find the dirty work. You can start with your local animal shelter where dogs are used for a variety of different reasons and are examined by a veterinarian and care until they can be adopted – even shelter dogs display behavior problems.

To adopt a dog (puppy or adult) of housing generally asked to pay a small fee for examinations and the cost of sterilization.

rescue groups are another source for a potential best friend. Here, dogs are placed in foster care in a family with experience and love so that you know a lot about each animal temperament and level of training. If you go this route, you should expect to fill some sort of application process and submit to home visits and transform something along detection possible.

If all this seems too complicated for you, consider making regular checks on their section of the local newspaper classifieds. You must also run the word to family, friends and colleagues. The more people you are looking for the best.

Question # 3: large or small?

Since you age and race, it is necessary to think seriously about the size of the dog you plan to take home. Common sense might suggest a large dog in a small apartment is not the best option, but it is expected that these can be very successful if handled properly. Often, it is not the size of the animal Sell (or elsewhere), but rather his ability to command and control at any time that really counts.

In addition, the high caste tend to cost more – you have to buy more food, larger cages, beds and toys, plus a necklace and a strong lead. veterinary bills for surgery or drugs will be higher, and the groom will also more expensive.

Small breeds are more affordable, but a reputation (undeserved, but very popular) to be very nervous and nippy, and can easily get under your feet, not wanting to hurt or slip unnoticed in the hurly-burly of a house occupied.

Help or at least consider these issues and have a much better idea of what you're getting into. Not that you still can not be drawn by a pair of wide eyes or trust a pretty face, but when that time will have a much better chance of making the new long life.

About the Author

Valerie Slaughter is a veteran marathoner and author of
“You Want to Do What!?”
who used to train with her dog, Sam. For articles, tips and information about pet care, visit: http://doghealthynews.wordpress.com/

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