How do you find the right dog breed for your family? The first mistake you might make would be to go to the local pet shop/dog breeder/shelter and look at all the cute little puppies looking up at you with their adorable little eyes, pleading with you to take them home.
Don't do this because you will pick the first one you see.
You might get lucky and end up with the perfect dog to suit your family but more than likely that cute little puppy will grow up to be totally unsuitable for your family's needs.
The best way to start would be to do some research into the different dog breeds and what level of care each kind requires.
If you are away from home all day then do not choose a breed that needs a lot of walking & exercising.
This would not be fair to the dog.
If you want a companion on your daily runs, don't get a small little dog that would be unable to keep up with you.
Also, don't just pick a breed that is popular at the moment.
Carefully researching the different breeds and choosing one that will fit into your family's lifestyle will save you much heartache for both yourself and the dog.
When doing your research into finding the right dog breed for your family take the following points into consideration.
Where do you live? If you are going for a large breed, do you have the room for it? Is your garden or yard big enough for it to exercise & play? Is your garden or yard secure so that the dog cannot escape & run riot around your neighbourhood? The environment you live in is very important when choosing the right breed of dog.
Who lives in your house? Do you have children? Are they teenagers or toddlers? Some breeds get on really well with children and are ideal companions for them, whereas some breeds get nervous and uneasy around kids.
The same applies to other animals in the house, you have to consider which breeds will get on with any other pets you might have like cats, birds, rabbits & other dogs.
Take the time to look into all the different breeds of dog that are out there but don't get too caught up in the analysis.
Finding the right dog breed for your family does not need to be a struggle.
Don't do this because you will pick the first one you see.
You might get lucky and end up with the perfect dog to suit your family but more than likely that cute little puppy will grow up to be totally unsuitable for your family's needs.
The best way to start would be to do some research into the different dog breeds and what level of care each kind requires.
If you are away from home all day then do not choose a breed that needs a lot of walking & exercising.
This would not be fair to the dog.
If you want a companion on your daily runs, don't get a small little dog that would be unable to keep up with you.
Also, don't just pick a breed that is popular at the moment.
Carefully researching the different breeds and choosing one that will fit into your family's lifestyle will save you much heartache for both yourself and the dog.
When doing your research into finding the right dog breed for your family take the following points into consideration.
Where do you live? If you are going for a large breed, do you have the room for it? Is your garden or yard big enough for it to exercise & play? Is your garden or yard secure so that the dog cannot escape & run riot around your neighbourhood? The environment you live in is very important when choosing the right breed of dog.
Who lives in your house? Do you have children? Are they teenagers or toddlers? Some breeds get on really well with children and are ideal companions for them, whereas some breeds get nervous and uneasy around kids.
The same applies to other animals in the house, you have to consider which breeds will get on with any other pets you might have like cats, birds, rabbits & other dogs.
Take the time to look into all the different breeds of dog that are out there but don't get too caught up in the analysis.
Finding the right dog breed for your family does not need to be a struggle.