Here are some important thoughts and/or questions you should have in
your mind before you go out & bring home your new dog, first off I
will pull no punches in this regard of owning a new dog. It is a lot
of work at first; here is an example, every time the new pup wakes up
from a nap he or she will need to go pee and off you go outside. This
new dog will be with you for the next 10 to 15 years at least. Also,
this new dog can and will be a loyal, faithful and devoted companion.
Bringing a dog into your home is an important step for you and/or your
family. There are many breeds to choose from, how do you manage to
make a decision on which one breed is best suited for you? With a
little thought, you can nail down the selections & find the best-
suited dog breed by following a few simple steps.
Foremost, how much space do you have. Many people tend to forget this
factor. Ask yourself how much space do you have in your home. It
should be the primary factor to consider before picking the dog breed.
If you and/or your family live in a tiny apartment, you will want to
refrain from getting a large dog. Look for dogs in the Toy group, such
as Yorkshire Terriers, or Some of the smaller dogs in the Terrier
group, like the Miniature Schnauzer.
With that said, if you have children, you have to think about the size
of the dog, as well. Very small dogs, such as Chihuahuas or Maltese,
can be very frail & are occasionally accidentally injured by very tiny
children. But then, very prominent dogs, such as Boxers or the Saint
Bernard, can be overly rumbustious as puppies & can inadvertently turn
your infant into a human bowling pin. Consider average sized breeds,
such as Fox Terriers or Lhasa Apsos, as an alternative. It's best to
consider the children rather than your own preference.
The next thing is, can you give your new dog any exercise. If you have
a residence with a fenced yard, your domestic dog will be able to get
some physical exercise on his own. But, dog breeds in the Sporting,
Hound, & Herding groupings are very high-energy animals & you will
need to have enough time to provide them with more intensive
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