STEP 1: Get the breed that is right for you.
Sharing your life with a
dog can be the most wonderful thing in your life, or frustrate you to
no end. Choosing the right breed for you is the first step toward having
the world's most wonderful dog!! The second step is accepting and taking
care of his needs. Look into the special needs of a breed and consider
whether or not your home environment meets that breeds need.
Consider these questions...
- Does the dog/breed get along with children?
- Does the dog/breed get along with other pets you might have?
- How often does the dog/breed need to be exercised?
- Are you willing to exercise your dog that often?
- How often does the dog/breed need to be groomed?
- Are you willing to groom your dog that often?
- How much does the dog/breed shed?
- Are you willing to have hair all over everything?
- Are you willing to train the dog?
- Is the dog/breed to strong for you to handle?
- Is the dog/breed to frail for kids?
- Are you will to accept the breed's natural insticts? (barking at stranger, digging, hunting)
Places to find information on different breeds ...